Where do I start and what do I need to do?

I would love for someone to respond to this also, i would love to know what sort of info you find out 

Barbados likes to say that there are only two reasons for a foreign national to be in country. One is as a tourist, and the other is on a work permit(visa) or education permit(visa). When you come into immigration, they will likely give you 3 months, if you ask for it. After that, you need to go to immigration in Bridgetown, down by the careenage. With a good reason, like looking to buy property or start a business or something similar, and they will give you another 3 moths, with payment of $100 barbados. If you own a house in Barbados, they will give you 6 months when you come into immigration at the airport. The other 6 months, they expect you to be someplace else. You can ship whatever you want. Starting with personal goods, like clothes, kitchenware, and bathroom ware is a good step. Furniture is up to you. You pay by the cubic foot on a boat. When hiring a shipper in your home country, ensure that they have an office in Barbados, or at least someone who has access to the customs agents. Wood will draw a bug inspection, but that is something the customs agent would access. If things look like they have been used, the customs fees will be much less. Anything new in a box would draw a larger fee. Cars are a whole another matter. It is probably better to buy a car in Barbados. You might end up paying for the car again, if you bring your own, between shipping, and customs fees. After 5 years, you can apply for a more permanent status. That process is not clear cut and can take many years.

Awesome!  Fantastic info, thank you so much!   

Thank you too. I’m moving to Barbados and renting long term. Just sold a holiday place here...want more time here rather than Brexit hell! Just pleased for any tips and advice from experienced ex-pats. How to go about making friends socially at the start? Any good general ex-pat groups who meet?