Barbados at your fingertips

Use Bajan Buddy for local info, prices, government services, and travel tips. Just send a WhatsApp message.

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The Challenge

Get the information you need in one place, skip the runaround.

How It Works

Get answers fast

1

Just send a message

Open WhatsApp and send a message to Bajan Buddy. No signup, no app download. Just start chatting.

2

Ask how you want

Type your question in plain English or Bajan dialect. "Where I could get a passport renewal?" works just fine.

3

Get your answer

Bajan Buddy points you in the right direction, whether that's a direct answer, the right website, or the contact info you need.

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Features

Here's what's covered so far

We plan to add new functionality over time.

Government Directory

Find the right office, fast

Bajan Buddy connects you to the right government department with contact details and websites, all from a single message.

  • Finds the right department for your question
  • Gets you phone numbers, emails, and websites
  • Personal stuff: birth, marriage, passports, visas
  • Business stuff too: company registration, permits, taxes
Business registration lookup conversation Birth registration lookup conversation

Grocery Pricing

Compare prices before you shop

Ask Bajan Buddy for a price check on grocery items across Barbados.

  • Compare prices across multiple supermarkets
  • Ask by category (meat, seafood, dairy, produce) or specific items
  • Powered by data from PriceCheck Barbados
  • Links to pricecheck.gov.bb for full details
Chicken price comparison conversation Rice price comparison conversation

Visiting Barbados

Know before you go

Coming for a tourist visit or planning to stay via the Welcome Stamp? Just ask.

  • Visa requirements by nationality
  • Barbados Welcome Stamp details
  • What's happening on the island
Welcome Stamp program details conversation Tourist information conversation

Bajans Traveling Abroad

Get details on passports and visas

Renewing a passport or checking visa requirements? Just ask.

  • Passport applications, renewals, and fees
  • What documents to bring for your application
  • Visa requirements by destination
Portugal visa requirements conversation Passport renewal requirements conversation

Crop Over Festival

Crop Over info, one message away

Get the info you need to plan your festival season.

  • See what events are happening and when
  • Find out which bands are marching
  • Info updates as the season gets closer
Grand Kadooment details conversation Crop Over bands listing conversation

Built For

Locals and visitors alike

Whether you've lived in Barbados your whole life or just landed at the airport.

Residents

Skip the search. Ask Bajan Buddy and get pointed in the right direction.

Bajans Abroad

Need to sort out paperwork back home? One message gets you the details, from anywhere.

Tourists & Digital Nomads

Got questions about visiting or staying? Ask about the Welcome Stamp, visa requirements, and more.

Our Pitch to You

One place to ask about Barbados. That's the idea.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Is Bajan Buddy free?
Yes. Bajan Buddy is free to use.
How do I start?
Send a message on WhatsApp. No app, no signup. Just ask your question.
What can Bajan Buddy help me with?
Government services and directories, grocery prices, passport and visa info, Crop Over schedules, and general info for visitors and residents.
Are the answers accurate?
Bajan Buddy's answers are AI-generated. Always verify any response before acting on it.
Can I ask in Bajan dialect?
Yes. Ask naturally. "weh I could get..." works just as well as standard English.
How is my data handled?
Read the full Privacy Policy. Short version: your messages are used to answer you, not sold.

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Free to use. Just send a message and get answers about Barbados.

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