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skip84

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Lives in Provo

Registration: 24 March 2016

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6 months ago
Kazakfricans

Grand Turk Information by Kazakfricans

Hi allMy family and I have a possibility that we may be moving to GT soon. Could anyone advise regarding the following?Pets, we will need to relocate 2 dogs and 2 cats. Where would be the best to find accommodation that we could have them?Schools, ...

skip84

@Kazakfricansprobably not. its a sleepy little island. that being said to take your pets depending on where you're coming from could be quite expensive Read More

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6 months ago
Kazakfricans

Grand Turk Information by Kazakfricans

Hi allMy family and I have a possibility that we may be moving to GT soon. Could anyone advise regarding the following?Pets, we will need to relocate 2 dogs and 2 cats. Where would be the best to find accommodation that we could have them?Schools, ...

skip84

@Kazakfricanshave you ever visited GT? its a very small island of about 4,000 people, most of the streets are dirt or unkept / rocky.. there isn't even much of a skateboarding community in Providenciales where i live.... Read More

skip84 replied to a thread
6 months ago
Kazakfricans

Grand Turk Information by Kazakfricans

Hi allMy family and I have a possibility that we may be moving to GT soon. Could anyone advise regarding the following?Pets, we will need to relocate 2 dogs and 2 cats. Where would be the best to find accommodation that we could have them?Schools, ...

skip84

pets, use bark n bliss the provo vet to help coordinate clearing etc. into turks and caicoson accommodation , ask you employer to assist in finding something, word of mouth or facebook is the only way you'll find something i cant comments on kids as ... Read More

skip84 replied to a thread
8 months ago
Gio

living in turks and caicos by Gio

Good day all! i would like to get some info on life in the t/c islands. If anyone has lived there or is living there now, please tell me how life is over there. I.e. Is it expensive, how are the people ( I herad the were great) what kind of place ...

skip84

unless you get married i dont believe you can be endorsed on his work permit so you would need to leave every X amount of weeks (i say X because technically its 180 days but they usually give less) your other option is to get a temporary residency ... Read More

skip84 replied to a thread
9 months ago
Cathco

Job opportunities in medical field in Turks and Caicos by Cathco

Hi i am interested in relocating to TCI i am a theatre nurse from the Uk are there any nursing positions that i can apply to.

skip84

contact interhealth canada the one hospital on island, or contact the GP surgeries direct Read More

skip84 replied to a thread
9 months ago
asianeyes19

Purchasing A Car by asianeyes19

I hope to order car from a japanese site as opposed to buying one on the island. has anyone done this before? is it a crazy cost to clear the vehicle through customs?Thanks

skip84

done it before, you need a customs broker to clear it through customs.its like $550 to clear but you'll get stung in shipping and duty so do the maths to see if it makes sense as there were a load of cars just imported which should be priced ... Read More

skip84 replied to a thread
10 months ago
deniselhenley

RN jobs in Turks and Caicos by deniselhenley

I am very interested in moving to Provo. I would love leads on nursing jobs.

skip84

contact the hospital and some of the clinics on island.have you ever visited? because living is different to visiting :) Read More

skip84 replied to a thread
10 months ago
asianeyes19

Bringing pet dog to turks from BvI? by asianeyes19

Hi, has anyone ever transported their dog over? is it a very challenging process?

skip84

contact a vet on island, they have travel consultants Read More

skip84 replied to a thread
11 months ago
Fotaras8

Long term rentals and salaries by Fotaras8

Hello everyone, My name is Fotis and from Greece. Me my wife and my 3 years old son we will move to TCI in a couple of months.I would like to ask you if the are any site with long term renthal houses in TCI because the only that i found are some ...

skip84

@Fotaras8 - the only place to find long term rentals is through the facebook groups or word of mouth unfortunately. The options that are good are snapped up quickly as majority of landlords rent short term.on average salary, your request is too ... Read More

skip84 replied to a thread
11 months ago
Jennifer and Max

Sending mail (paper documents) recommendation by Jennifer and Max

Hi everyone - I'm new to the islands staying in a long-term rental until construction is complete on a home. I see there is FedEx, UPS, DHL and the gov. post offices - does anyone have a recommendation on which is easiest to get a piece of mail (a ...

skip84

Hi Jennifer,I use FedEx, UPS and DHL regularly. Usually they will send you a message or call you saying the document is ready to be picked up at their offices.thanks Read More

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last year
TonyRoss

Websites to advertise my home by TonyRoss

Hello,My name is Anthony, and I recently purchased a home in Providenciales.I live on island, though travel for extended periods of time throughout the year. My intent is to rent my home out monthly while traveling.Does anyone have recommendations ...

skip84

@TonyRoss depends how you're renting it and how many bedrooms it has. if you're using airbnb or vrbo you need to make sure you pay the tourism tax to the government and also that you have a business licence and the necessary paperwork. otherwise try ... Read More

skip84 replied to a thread
last year
David Baulk

Rental Accommodation - that isn't for tourists :-) by David Baulk

Hi all, Potentially moving to Turks and need to find a long term rental plan for a few years. However when I look it seems the whole island is catered for tourists. Any ideas where I can view? Thanks David

skip84

Turks and Caicos is the wrong place to look for cheap accomodation.long term rental accommodation is highly sought after and has a big market, there are not many places for rent and lots of people looking. check on TCI APARTMENTS/HOMES FOR RENT , ... Read More

skip84 replied to a thread
2 years ago
skimbles31

Nursing in TCI by skimbles31

Hi I’m just going through the visa process as I have been offered a job at Cheshire hall as a registered nurse. I’m hoping to be moving over from the UK around mid August this year. Has anyone else on here done this or in the process ...

skip84

@Cricri45 no i am not Read More

skip84 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Gio

living in turks and caicos by Gio

Good day all! i would like to get some info on life in the t/c islands. If anyone has lived there or is living there now, please tell me how life is over there. I.e. Is it expensive, how are the people ( I herad the were great) what kind of place ...

skip84

@lisa eisele not a problem! is this a new company or an existing company? i would highly advise that you come out for a visit to make sure you think your horses would be able to cope with the heat.. Read More

skip84 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Gio

living in turks and caicos by Gio

Good day all! i would like to get some info on life in the t/c islands. If anyone has lived there or is living there now, please tell me how life is over there. I.e. Is it expensive, how are the people ( I herad the were great) what kind of place ...

skip84

Hi Lisa, cant comment on the kids but on the horses if you were looking to relocate them to TCI there upkeep would be pretty costly as there arent any equestrian shops to get feed etc, it all has to get shipped in. we don't really have any edible ... Read More