Barbados in a Nutshell - 2022 - EBook

94 Property Sandy Cove, St. James Courtesy Realtors Ltd. Investing in the Good Life With Barbados faring relatively well during the pandemic, when the Prime Minister, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley M.P. Q.C., introduced the innovative Barbados Welcome Stamp, the island’s property sector benefitted significantly. The world’s most successful entrepreneurs can make money anywhere and live anywhere, yet many of them have chosen to invest in a home in Barbados. That vote of confidence in Barbados indicates that they can enjoy a lifestyle in this island that is at least as comfortable as in their homeland – possibly even more so - due to the intangible but invaluable attributes of enjoying a more relaxed frame of mind and improved health and well-being. The ability to spend so much time out in the fresh open-air of our benign climate took on a whole new importance. Over 3,000 people applied to live and work remotely in Barbados. Many not only rented properties, they bought properties and renewed their Welcome Stamp. There are other reasons why Barbados’ real estate is thriving. This small tropical island is easy to get to from the UK, the USA and Canada. Barbadians are generally well-educated and helpful people who are happy to welcome visitors into their life. Barbados is peaceful and safe. Children grow up happy here. The island is blessed with remarkable natural beauty, spectacular beaches