My family is Bajans. My great-great grandfather went to Panama to help build the Panama Canal. He worked as a Spanish interpreter for the Bajans. He later was able to emigrate to the US and brought his daughter, my great-grandmother. She settled in Harlem and was a domestic. Once she was established she sent for my Grandfather who was in Barbados and island hopping to Trinidad looking for work. He landed in Queens, NY where he still lives to this day at age 99. I am happy and proud to know my roots!
@@kwokkwongfranktam6960 My great aunt 's husband left and went to Panama to work on the canal. Unfortunately, he was murdered there. She was in her mid 30's when he was killed and she was never with another man after him. She already had her one daughter before he left. She lived until age 106. I think the answer to your question is that workers were needed o work on the canal so immigration to Panama at that time was easy.
Very informative. I learned a lot. It all boils down to human capital and a public-private sector partnership. Barbados is the model the developing world should adopt.
well inquisitive, Barbados is certainly better than many countries, in many ways. "Barbados is the head of the pack" two major inputs that moved Barbados from a developing nation, to a developed nation. Those inputs are it's educational system, and running water. therefore, health and Education.99.99 percent isn't bad.
my mom came here as the last round of domestic servants in the 70's she worked for a doctor couple and keep their house and 2 kids and brought us here i now take care of her she is now 85 years young thanks ma
21:40 . it's no mistake that Barbados is a success story. We are industrious, educated & focused planners. When one puts the FOCUS ON EDUCATION, DISCIPLINE & the security of the youth, first, one will succeed!
I do not know much about wi butt i love the passion and enthusiasm of wi players such a beautifull place may all islands are beautifull just want to know bit more about the culture and envioronment about these islands are all lie in same govt how team is selected ?
"As a result of (long pause and emphasis) Economic! changes. Black people" had better conditions bla bla bla. Is that the whole story? Economic changes in Barbados enabled the white man to bring blacks better conditions. Why is that always the point of view being left in history pages everywhere i go hahaha. Ya'll are ruthless, shows how basic pedestrians actually are.
Keven Antoine Everywhere has an economy idiot 😂 e·con·o·my əˈkänəmē/Submit noun 1. the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services. synonyms: wealth, (financial) resources; More
How about the Shipping companies that employed men from Barbados in the forties I got a job on a Harrison Line in 1961it was a great help to the economy
My family is Bajans. My great-great grandfather went to Panama to help build the Panama Canal. He worked as a Spanish interpreter for the Bajans. He later was able to emigrate to the US and brought his daughter, my great-grandmother. She settled in Harlem and was a domestic. Once she was established she sent for my Grandfather who was in Barbados and island hopping to Trinidad looking for work. He landed in Queens, NY where he still lives to this day at age 99. I am happy and proud to know my roots!
May I ask how can one marry without much wealth and work a canal builder please?
@@kwokkwongfranktam6960 lots of Bajans ventured to Panama. My great-greatGrandfather wasn’t married at the time.
@@bajanboinoho5378 Then how can one immigrate and work over there please?
May I ask how much money that one should have in order to retire and rent a flat for 1 person only without work over there please?
@@kwokkwongfranktam6960 My great aunt 's husband left and went to Panama to work on the canal. Unfortunately, he was murdered there. She was in her mid 30's when he was killed and she was never with another man after him. She already had her one daughter before he left. She lived until age 106.
I think the answer to your question is that workers were needed o work on the canal so immigration to Panama at that time was easy.
My Great Grandmother passed away yesterday. She was 101. Hearing this documentary make me wonder how she didn't. R.I.P Great Grandmother.
So sorry for your loss. That was a precious generation indeed. Resilient and full of faith 🙏🏼
This has been quite a learning experience.
Very informative. I learned a lot. It all boils down to human capital and a public-private sector partnership. Barbados is the model the developing world should adopt.
well inquisitive, Barbados is certainly better than many countries, in many ways. "Barbados is the head of the pack" two major inputs that moved Barbados from a developing nation, to a developed nation. Those inputs are it's educational system, and running water. therefore, health and Education.99.99 percent isn't bad.
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my mom came here as the last round of domestic servants in the 70's she worked for a doctor couple and keep their house and 2 kids and brought us here i now take care of her she is now 85 years young thanks ma
im a first generation Bajan Yankee all i could think is how my grandma and dem manged and how they lived thanks Barbados
The gem in the Caribbean 🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧
21:40
. it's no mistake that Barbados is a success story. We are industrious, educated & focused planners. When one puts the FOCUS ON EDUCATION, DISCIPLINE & the security of the youth, first, one will succeed!
My grand mother always told me that my great grandmother worked for 20 cents a day and 25 cents in December
I sure enjoyed myself.very beautiful
tgis is really sad!
this is really season so many levels
Better get back to agricultural works bcs tourism a flop for a while plus you don’t want to be dependent on imports.
Wow pride paradise with love.
Concern Noted 🇧🇧
Was once an example now in great trouble.🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧
Why?
@@SAd-gk3cq the former Prime Minister stole the country's money.
I do not know much about wi butt i love the passion and enthusiasm of wi players such a beautifull place may all islands are beautifull just want to know bit more about the culture and envioronment about these islands are all lie in same govt how team is selected ?
Wow pride and industry
Sponsored by the Central Bank of Barbados. 🙄
46:54 That's th Crane Hotel. Stayed ther in 71' . Wicked waves.
45:45 Barbados capitalized on tourism, not designed by or for tourism, like many black islands. It is about INDUSTRY not NECESSITY.
Wow I know the history via all books and archive
what u call fairly decent salaries?
I'm assuming, a salary that was sufficient enough to have a decent quality of life.
In those days you could call it that.
May I ask which kinds of business or jobs can a foreigner engage at Barbados please?
Would suggest you visit the Barbados government site and search for what you seek. Blessings.
U can sell coconuts on the side of the road
Do whatever it takes to make an honest dollar, nothing wrong with that! If your comment was meant to be offensive, you've failed! It's very silly!
BIM!!!
Slick Rick my older brother called Barbados that. I thinks it’s called after the soda pop drink Bim. I liked Frutes
26:53 say it right there
"As a result of (long pause and emphasis) Economic! changes. Black people" had better conditions bla bla bla.
Is that the whole story? Economic changes in Barbados enabled the white man to bring blacks better conditions.
Why is that always the point of view being left in history pages everywhere i go hahaha. Ya'll are ruthless, shows how basic pedestrians actually are.
Gone to the dogs...Africa and Europe calling
So rasshole true
Economy? Barbados has an economy?
Ha!
Keven Antoine
Everywhere has an economy idiot 😂
e·con·o·my
əˈkänəmē/Submit
noun
1.
the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.
synonyms: wealth, (financial) resources; More
How about the Shipping companies that employed men from Barbados in the forties I got a job on a Harrison Line in 1961it was a great help to the economy
What kind of Question is that please explain..
Kuhdear!