Life, as an American moving to and Living in the Bahamas

Sun, Sand & Conch

Besides the processes of relocating there, I’ve added chapters to familiarize you to this glorious island called “New Providence, as I am experiencing it. I have also added a map of New Providence within the book.

I found that while editing this piece, that over a period of time, one changes the style of writing of the American/English literature. It has changed so that you might experience a little of the Bahamian style of writing and spelling.

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You can come back to this section and read sections of my E-book from the initial departure, through the Immigration process as well as life in the Bahamas as a temporary resident over a period of 4 years.

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Below is the Table of Contents

Bahamian Lingo:  Some of the words I view as different from our American vocabulary.

No doubt, I will learn more as time passes.                                                                                           

Transition To Paradise: The complete tale of one families trials and tribulations to relocate from the USA to The Bahamas.

Leaving the USA:  Flying out of West Palm Beach, Florida overloaded with baggage, dealing with the new flight

restrictions along with our cat, Chuckie.

Finally on the ground:  The flight, along with the ordeals through immigration and customs, until we get

outside the Nassau International Airport.                           

Home at last:  Finally in our ocean view apartment.                    

Clearing Customs:  This chapter deals with clearing our vehicle and furnishings shipped form the United States.

Shopping: Bahamian food item pricing as a comparison.    

Suntan Lotion and Skin Care:  A necessity for the fare skinned individual.                                                                           

Navigating the Roadways:  The ins and outs to getting your Bahamian drivers license and guide to not being killed

on the roadways.                 

RV’S: A small bit of humour about a non-existent American icon.                                                             

Auto Repair Shops: In search of repairs? No doubt it will happen. 

Snorkeling:   A favorite pastime for recreation and survival when you are hungry.

Weather:  As I view it different from Florida.

Hurricanes: Life through Hurricane Michele, and others.          

Reflections: A quick section on my reflections of life so far in The Bahamas

Forming A Company and starting a business: We incorporate a Bahamian Company and receive a business license.

Internal Revenue Service:  Don’t forget to file and report your earnings to the IRS if you are an American.

Trip back to Florida:  A trip back to Florida for supplies.

Andria featured in the Tribune:  Our business featured in a local newspaper.

The War in Iraq:  How the war in Iraq affected us in the Bahamas.

A new place to live:  We look for a bigger place to live.

Life in Adelaide:  Living in one of the oldest settlements in New providence.

The move according to Utilities: It isn’t quick.

Garden: We attempt to grow vegetables.

Fishing in the Bahamas:  All about what I have learned about fishing, and making some added income                      

Life according to Chuckie: The changes of our beloved cat.

Government and Local Agencies:

Immigration: The most important chapter in this book.           

B.E.C.:   The Bahamas Electric Company and what it takes to deal without it.

BaTelCo:  The Bahamas Telephone Company and what it takes to deal with it.                                                                           

Nassau Guardian:  The Newspaper of The Bahamas                

Cable Bahamas:  The Cable / Internet of the Bahamas             

ZNS Radio & TV:  One cannot forget Darold Miller 

Central Bank of The Bahamas: This is the primary bank of the Bahamas, they are responsible for printing of the

currency and in gaining permission to operate a foreign exchange (USD) account.             

Healthcare Agencies and related information:

Hospitals and Clinics: Medical Beware Care

Bahamas Diabetic Association: An organization which will be very beneficial to us.

Diabetes in The Bahamas: How having Diabetes affect us.

Society Section:

Religion:  Major part of Bahamian life. Wish I knew more than I have written.

A Death in Adelaide: Customs of a settlement when a resident passes away.

Election 2002: Viewed from an American point of view.

Haitians:  A society which lives among us.

Local Customs and Entertainment:

Junkanoo:  A Major Cultural Event.                               

Potter’s Cay:  Cultural spot as well as port to the islands.

Arawak Cay: Another Cultural spot, teaming with restaurants. 

Clifton Pier & Cove:  Another port and area not to miss.                                                           

Bush Bars:  A local favorite spot

The passing of Rhoda: Owner of a Bush Bar and friend passes away

Numbers Game: A form of Bahamian gambling

Beach Parties:  Create your own fun                                         

Coconut Water:  Another item found on all the Islands.

Nature in The Bahamas:

Dogs and Cat’s:  Just what it in tails.                              

What is a Potcake: The dogs of the Bahamas

Ocean Crabs:  Capturing this quick moving Cuisine.                  

Land Crabs:  A part of Bahamian culture and cuisine.

Crabbing, Big Business: Excerpt from the Nassau Guarding on an important industry

Various Fruit and Vegetables:   A new world for me           

Other Creatures:  Things to be aware of.  

History and researched items:

Bahamas – General Situations and Trends: Information regarding the male/female/children status

History of the Bahamas:  Taken from Bahamasnet.com for informational purposes                                               

Timetable of events:  Taken from Bahamasnet.com for informational purposes                                                                       

Bahamian Recipes:  Local Recipes, This section is a complete book in itself.                                        

Ride-About: Another section describing driving around the island and pointing out all the spots as we

have experienced them.

Retrospect:  My views of living here after one year