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margewest replied to a thread
4 years ago
ussvalor

Does Belize Rural South (offshore islands) have beggers or hustlers? by ussvalor

Do the offshore islands of Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, etc. have any people begging or hustling foreigners for money?

margewest

I live in ambergris caye and yes to both. Worse since covid. Read More

margewest replied to a thread
6 years ago
Reggiie

Belizean (born and raised and here to help) by Reggiie

I simply want to offer help in any way I can to anyone who needs it. My name is Reggie and As mentioned I am a belizean. My family and I have had many experiences with working with and helping people who come from foreign countries including ...

margewest

Wer are moving to Ambergris caye on the spring. Thanks for reaching out. Read More

margewest replied to a thread
6 years ago
Reggiie

Belizean (born and raised and here to help) by Reggiie

I simply want to offer help in any way I can to anyone who needs it. My name is Reggie and As mentioned I am a belizean. My family and I have had many experiences with working with and helping people who come from foreign countries including ...

margewest

Thanks Reggie. Where in belize do you live? Read More

margewest replied to a thread
6 years ago
KeriMeHome314

Mosquitos, sand flies, doctor flies... oh my by KeriMeHome314

If it bites, it’s gonna get me and I know that slathering myself in deet several times a day can’t be good for me. My amazing community has pointed out several plants growing around my home that I can use to relieve the itching or ...

margewest

love your essential oil approach. Amy particular recipe of how many drops of what to coconut oil? Read More

margewest replied to a thread
6 years ago
findsallyw

Opening a bed in breakfast in Belize by findsallyw

My husband and I are looking at Ambergris Caye as a possible location to live and open a bed and breakfast. It looks like you need to be a permanent resident or have a Belizean partner to start a business in Belize. Is this correct? As it looks ...

margewest

where are you now? Read More

margewest replied to a thread
6 years ago
findsallyw

Opening a bed in breakfast in Belize by findsallyw

My husband and I are looking at Ambergris Caye as a possible location to live and open a bed and breakfast. It looks like you need to be a permanent resident or have a Belizean partner to start a business in Belize. Is this correct? As it looks ...

margewest

I wish you the best! Good luck! I mean that in a good way! Read More

margewest replied to a thread
6 years ago
tisho213

Moving to Ambergris Caye by tisho213

Looking to retire and move by years end to Ambergris, is it possible to purchase property (a decent Condo/House) for under a $100k ? I know the question is vague but any and all information and help would be greatly appreciated.

margewest

No link Read More

margewest replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Paying bills in Belize by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Belize? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...

margewest

Thanks so much! Read More

margewest replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Paying bills in Belize by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Belize? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...

margewest

Can anyone recommend a good resit card company that does not have foreign transaction fees to use when we move to belize? Read More

margewest replied to a thread
7 years ago
margewest

Volunteering by margewest

My husband and are planning to move to Ambergris Caye in a few months. We are retired. My hope was to volunteer and help where needed. I just heard that to volunteer you need a work permit for $1,000.00. And unless you prove a real need they may ...

margewest

Thanks so much for your insight. Your analogy really helps! Saga was one place I had in mind. Life is a huge learning curve. I will tread lightly and respectfully. Read More

margewest created a thread
7 years ago

Volunteering

My husband and are planning to move to Ambergris Caye in a few months. We are retired. My hope was to volunteer and help where needed. I just heard that to volunteer you need a work permit for $1,000.00. And unless you prove a real need they may ... Read More

margewest replied to a thread
7 years ago
BunnieMarie

Re: Breaking Belize News ( NOT Good News) by BunnieMarie

My husband and I were seriously thinking of moving to Belize until we read about all the corruption which involves politicians, police etc. When the very people that are there to protect us have fingers pointed at them as being corrupt and involved ...

margewest

LOL! TELL me about the insects! Read More

margewest replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Paying bills in Belize by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Belize? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...

margewest

My husband and I are selling everything and moving to. Ambergris Caye in a few months. How do we get our money there to pay rent and buy gold cart and build a house? It all seems so daunting.Thanks Read More

margewest replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Belize's most expensive cities by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Belize? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are the ...

margewest

And I know everything about America because my husband is American. Read More

margewest replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

margewest

Where in Belize wi you be? Where did you order your home from? Sounds all so exciting! Read More