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Canadian expat in Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Lives in Frigate Bay

Registration: 29 March 2013

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informus replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Speaking Saint Kitts Creole in Saint Kitts and Nevis by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Saint Kitts Creole is essential for a successful integration in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Saint Kitts Creole? If so, where did you learn this ...

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Define "successful integration". The British derived education system, typical to most of their former Caribbean colonies, turns out extremely literate, citizens who would probably be offended at the suggestion that they can not speak ... Read More

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8 years ago
Julien

New members of the Saint Kitts and Nevis forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 ...

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I have been concerned that I was going to have a problem locating the health food that I am now restricted to e.g. sprouted wheat bread, brown rice, sweet potato pasta, non dairy, no sugar, unsalted, etc. I have been traveling back and forth ... Read More

informus replied to a thread
9 years ago
Bda Boy

Checking in - planning to relocate to St. Kitts by Bda Boy

Hi all Just joined the blog. I was Born in St. Kitts but never lived there. left with my Family way back in 63. Odd situation for membership on an Expat.com but cant help but feel that I would be seen as an expat having never lived there. Have ...

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Hi Owen: Hi Owen: St. Kitts needs electricians. Unlike Bermuda there is a lot of new construction going on in the island and more planned. Their economic citizenship program has been successful in creating economic opportunities in the ... Read More

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9 years ago
Bda Boy

Checking in - planning to relocate to St. Kitts by Bda Boy

Hi all Just joined the blog. I was Born in St. Kitts but never lived there. left with my Family way back in 63. Odd situation for membership on an Expat.com but cant help but feel that I would be seen as an expat having never lived there. Have ...

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As you probably know a large percentage of Bermudians trace their roots to St. Kitts and several that I know have claimed St. Kitt's citizenship through their parents who had were St. Kitts citizens back when it was a British colony. They have ... Read More

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9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Saint Kitts and Nevis ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Saint Kitts and ...

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St. Kitts is a small island with a population in the area of 50,000 with limited facilities. I was quite sick there last year (for about six months) with what turned out to be an e-coli infection that I presume I got there. I was never sick enough ... Read More

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9 years ago
Julien

The other side of the Kittitian postcard by Julien

Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...

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First, St. Kitts is a small island nation with a small population of less than 50,000 people. There is not one traffic light on the island. They do have traffic circles. You do not have the traffic jams and pollution you get in Thailand. The ... Read More

informus replied to a thread
10 years ago
studentaffairslady

Moving to St Kitts in December. Needing info. Please help! by studentaffairslady

Hi all! I'll be moving to St. Kitts to start a new job in December. I don't have a place yet and I've been trying to look up places online, but there are limited resources. Can anyone recommend any reputable realtors that can help? ...

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I think I saw that you will be working with one of the post secondary schools, They run buses into Frigate Bay every day for the students which perhaps you can use as you probably will not have a car, at least initially. This means you would want ... Read More

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10 years ago
studentaffairslady

Moving to St Kitts in December. Needing info. Please help! by studentaffairslady

Hi all! I'll be moving to St. Kitts to start a new job in December. I don't have a place yet and I've been trying to look up places online, but there are limited resources. Can anyone recommend any reputable realtors that can help? ...

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It is hard to give you direction without having some idea of what you could afford and what you are looking for. For example, hundreds of foreign students arrive in St Kitts each year who need accommodation and a whole infrastructure has been ... Read More

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11 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in Saint Kitts and Nevis by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

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It was my understanding, from talking to various foreign owners who opened new businesses in St. Kitts, who told me that for an initial period there were paying no corporate taxes on profits. Is this not true? How long would the no tax period last. Read More

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11 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in Saint Kitts and Nevis by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

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1) It is safe and the people are friendly, laid back. 2) The winter weather is perfect 24 C at night 28 C in the day. 3) Many services are a fraction of the cost of the US or Canada 4) Getting permanent residency status is relatively inexpensive. 5) ... Read More