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Bahamas: Starting a small home-based business in Nassau:

I am a UK expat and have been living in Nassau for around 4 years. My British husband is employed by the Bahamian government. Before living here I had a small design business, but have not worked since I came here. My husbands contract specifies that if I were to apply for a work permit, my request would be 'seen favourably'. I would now like to start my business again. But starting small and working from home. As a textile designer, I would be designing fabrics suitable for the high end hotel / private residences and I would also have a line of ladies accessories/ beachwear. For the latter I may require Bahamian out workers / seamstresses, but I wouldn't foresee employing any full time staff in the early days. I'm finding it very difficult to get information on the procedures involved with setting up this type of venture. I am aware that having a Bahamian partner ( even just a sleeping partner) may be necessary or possibly essential. But I am confused about what paperwork is needed, do I need a work permit etc we don't own property here, we are just residents. Please can anyone advise or at least suggest where I should go for advice ? Thank you !

Bahamas: Schools in the Bahamas:

If you still need info, my daughter is at Tambearly and I'd be happy to give you our experience. my email: e.r.tinkler@gmail.com nice school :)

Bahamas: petsitter required:

I am looking for a reliable sitter for my 2 cats whilst I take a few days vacation end July / early August. They wouldn't necessarily have to live in, just visit the house a few times during each day to put down food etc. I live in the east. Can anyone recommend a sitter ? Thanks !

Bahamas: petsitter required:

I am looking for a reliable sitter for my 2 cats whilst I take a few days vacation end July / early August. They wouldn't necessarily have to live in, just visit the house a few times during each day to put down food etc. I live in the east. Can anyone recommend a sitter ? Thanks !

Bahamas: Port New Providence:

Hi My daughter is a student at Tambearly School - a great school which I can definitely recommend. The other pupils live all over the island, though predominantly in the west. We live on Eastern Road - not quite as far out east as St. Andrews. The drive to school in the morning is a bit of a trek (takes approx 25-30 minutes) but we prefer to live out east where there is less traffic and life is a little quieter. We are only 5-10 minutes drive to town and all amenities, yet we feel like we are living in the countryside with peace and quiet and uninterrupted sea views. Personally, I don't like gated communities and have always felt perfectly safe in our house which is a private house not on a development. St Andrew's school is a very good school too and my daughter will probably go there to finish her education after Tambearly (which only takes up to grade 8/9). They have a good mix of Bahamian and international students and class sizes are pretty small (I think around 12 children) If you choose the east, St Andrews would certainly be easiest for travelling unless you have to go west in the mornings for work, which my husband does. Port New Providence is good as a gated community with some very nice properties to rent with canal frontage. Otherwise, there are some lovely private houses around eastern road available and generally you get a little more for your money out east. There are grocery stores out east so you don't have to go into town for everything, but Harbour Bay shopping plaza isn't too far either for bank / groceries/ pizza/ starbucks/ electrical/clothing etc etc Best of luck with your move !

Bahamas: Tambearly School - Nassau:

Hi My daughter joined Tambearly last September after our relocation from Ireland. She is in 7th grade. To be honest, we didn't even consider the other schools on N.P. because Tambearly seemed so good and we had such a positive feel about it when we went to look around. Also we had friends who's daughter had just begun there and they recommended it highly. I understand that Lyford is an excellent school, though considerably more expensive. Despite my concerns about my daughter's adjustment to a new school (that I would have had in any new place) and also the new lifestyle / climate / missing friends back home etc, she adjusted amazingly. From her first day at Tambearly she has had a great time. The class sizes are small - only 8 in her's - and the children are an international mix of Bahamian and from around the world. She quickly made friends and soon got the grasp of the new and very different curriculum to the irish one she knew. The staff are predominantly fairly young, enthusiastic, dedicated and highly qualified and also come from all over the world. School is fun and yet they do challenge the children - my daughter gets plenty of homework most night's ! But she doesn't seem to mind because she is enjoying learning. I think that is a great reflection on the quality of teaching that the children actually WANT to learn !! Mrs langford, the principal, is a very dedicated and warm lady who regards the school as her 'family'. If you are able to visit here ahead of your move, the school would be more than happy to give you a tour around and answer any questions. Best of luck !

Bahamas: bringing cats:

I am hoping to move to New Providence later this year. My husband has been there for several months whilst me, my daughter and 4 cats are still in Ireland. One of the cats is old and I would re-home here. However, I am considering bringing the other 3 with us. Has anyone moved cats from Ireland or the UK to Bahamas ? Is it unfair to put them through the awful journey ? I would miss them dearly if I was to leave them and will find it hard to find good enough homes for them all. Am I being selfish wanting to bring them or is it not so bad ? Any one with experience please advise !

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