Bridgetown - Post Report Question and Answers

What is the relative size of the expatriate community? How would you describe overall morale among expatriates?

The Embassy is mid-sized and diverse. Due to the ease of life here, people tend to spread out and socialize with people who live near them or have similar interests. - Aug 2019


Overall morale is good. The more you are involved and get out to try new things, the happier you will be. - May 2018


Expat community is small, with U.S. embassy folks being the surliest and with the lowest morale. Gas and oil companies have a small community of expats on the island and they seem fairly pleased overall. Brits do very well also, as Barbados caters to British tourists and tastes. - Jul 2016


small - Nov 2011


Lots of expats. - Jun 2011


Medium to Large. Barbados is a retirement destination for many Brits and some Americans. It is also a regional hub for many companies, embassies and NGOs. - Dec 2010


Pretty big--the Canadians and the Brits have a lot of people here. - Feb 2010


Small. - Jan 2009


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