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Barbadians have had to suffer in pain as we have had to make the trek along the West Coast of Barbados in recent years. Many of the windows to the sea have now been obliterated and most of the pedestrian trails to beaches on the West Coast have seen barriers erected as the rich and famous preserve their plots. How prophetic the words of the Mighty Gabby’s popular calypso Jack has turned out to be.

The BU household is not stupid. We understand the need for Barbados to attract foreign investment. We understand the need to build modern infrastructure to ensure that Barbados is positioned in the global economy to access opportunities to feed its people. What we don’t understand is the unplanned approach to the physical development of Barbados, in particular when directed at our precious coastline.

In light of the above the BU household and co-plaintiff (BU family member X) intends to launch a lawsuit in the Court of Public Opinion against those developers who have been at the forefront of the West Coast development in Barbados. A furious search is therefore on the way to find certain parties who have been hopping from private planes, boats and villas to avoid appearance in the Court of Public Opinion.

All help from the Bajan Blogosphere in locating parties named is appreciated.

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137 responses to “West Coast Developers Wanted”

  1. Sundowner Avatar
    Sundowner

    Best of luck!
    I notice the access next to The Sands project seems to be getting smaller and smaller.

  2. Wishing In Vain Avatar
    Wishing In Vain

    I really do have real issues with beach Access areas but from my recall most of these problems are 100 % the cause of foreign land owners and not locals at all.

    I think that we the locals have to voice our opinions to get a hearing both with the officials in Gov’t and so to these foreign owners it could never be right to have a public used access like Colony Club, the Coach House Beach, Old Queens Fort cut of from public use by in each case a NON NATIONAL FOREIGNER.

  3. Wishing In Vain Avatar
    Wishing In Vain

    Happy Fathers day to you David and to all the family of BU.

  4. NO MORE MARINAS EVER AGAIN Avatar
    NO MORE MARINAS EVER AGAIN

    Wishing In Vain – Don’t believe for a minute the “foreign land owners” didn’t get the O.K. to block beach access from the local developers BEFORE they (the foreigners) handed over their millions.

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  6. no name Avatar
    no name

    Blame the Government for giving the permissions. Were the permissions bought?

    Is special consideration given to specific people when it comes to requests for rezoning and large projects?

    A can of worms.

  7. David Avatar
    David

    no name we accept the point that Town Planning and by extension government is responsible for issuing permissions. Is it too idealistic to demand that developers who should pride themselves as being Barbadians should care about their legacy but more importantly where is the patriotism?

    We were not aware that Virgin operates three branded hotels in Barbados.

  8. xenophobe chick Avatar
    xenophobe chick

    WOW! And WOW again!

    You certainly got cojones.

    Never thought I’d see this in Barbados.

    For years they’ve all been getting a free pass because no-one dared to call them out.

    Well done – and count me in your campaign to castrate these parasites before they completely destroy our lovely island and our traditional way of life.

    A request? Do any BU family members have connections to overseas media people? Someone should definitely get this noticed in the British press.

  9. David Avatar
    David

    X we have several BU family members who access BU from the UK, all it takes is for a few of them to email their favourite newspapers and blogs. Thanks for your support also. The truth is we know that if the situation arises where we have to get on the protest and if we look back, we will see very few Barbadians. It is our nature now that we have become so fate that we have no desire to fight for what is a just cause.

    We just don’t want to rock the boat you see.

  10. Hopi Avatar
    Hopi

    I don’t understand the thinking behind Barbados’ positioning in the global economy to access opportunities to feed its people. Can’t you see that much of the land these globalist bums are taking over is arable land that can be cultivated to feed the people, or is it more important to have acres and acres of golf courses as the playground of “rich” while the locals eat imported GM foods? and there is no such thing as “unplanned approach.” They’ve all sat at their round table and planned every detail. For those “sovereign” nations who would allow them the world has become their playground. Look at Iraq, the gang of criminal bastards have been there going on 17 yrs, since August of 1991 and destroying that nation and now they want force the Iraqs to become another colony. I always wonder why Barbados celebrate Nov 30, who and what are we independent of?

  11. no name Avatar
    no name

    The root of the problem seems to be that Barbados has sold its soul and we cannot go back becuase we are too deep in debt of one kind or another.

    The most valuable asset we have is our land. Our best agricultural land is already gone (although some still remains in agriculture, particularly in St. John parish-CLICO).

    But the clock is ticking.

  12. Yardbroom Avatar
    Yardbroom

    There will come a time, when the “majority” of Barbadians will only own the space on which they plant their feet, and only for a second, until the next step is made.

  13. Anon Avatar
    Anon

    Damn Owen Arthur to hell!

  14. David Avatar
    David

    Hopi we understand your frustration because you know that the unplanned development to which we refer is directed at the planning agencies responsible for such matters.

    The former government obviously operated on the basis that the development of our land resource should fetch its highest economic value. We are aware that the ‘club’ approach to how our small economic pie has been divided is alive and well. We are also aware that the former government resigned itself to a position that the high costs associated with the input costs associated with our agricultural sector made the development of a service sector more appealing.

    Can the economic and social model support a balance?

  15. The scout Avatar
    The scout

    While all this development is going on my friend who owns three acres (a bajan) has been trying unsuccessful for some time to get 5000 sq ft. taken off so that his son could built. Since then Apes Hill and Mt Brevitor has been given permission and my friend is still fighting his case. Ironically, a foreigner just offered him U.S $1 mil. for the property. He told him that would be over his dead body.

  16. Not too bright Avatar
    Not too bright

    Let’s see, 3 arces = 120,000 sq ft @ $30/sq ft = $3.6 million or $1.8 million US. Yep that offer was way too low. Tell your friend to ask for $4 million US (at least)!

  17. The Devil Avatar
    The Devil

    Who was that tall, fair skinned minister of finance who gave Royal Westmoreland not only the go ahead to develop agricultural land into golf courses etc but gave them tax concessions as well. Was it Tom Adams? (I don’t think so..)

  18. The Devil Avatar
    The Devil

    I am sorry to burst your romantic bubble but what alternative was put on the table? As far as I can tell the new administration is following the old administration’s policies. Barbadians are risk averse and are quite happy to let others take the risk. We just didn’t realise that the winners also take all the spoils. Richard Sealy is all excited about Harrison Point development and the Banyan Tree development which started under the BLP administration. In fact the DLP will facilitate the East Coast development. Mark my words.

  19. The Devil Avatar
    The Devil

    On behalf of the thousands of Bajan workmen, small businessmen, civil servants, and professionals (lawyers, engineers, accountants, architects etc), landscapers, hospitality workers in fact everyone not too hypocritical to do so…THANK YOU, Messers Altman. williams, Bjerkham et al for contributing to Barbados having the highest level of human development in the so called developing world.

  20. me Avatar
    me

    Im with ‘the Devil ‘. I think that some are being unrealistic as to how Barbados is to be developed. I think that we can not have our cake and eat it too. I also think that Town and Country planning is to blame for allowing ‘ugly’ devlopments such as the Sands. And they and the ombuds man were rderelict in their duties to ensure that access to beaches are maintained.

    But come on …. Barbados is not Spain is not Tobago is not India is not Jamaica. BU needs to be realistic about DEVELOPMENT. And read up about communism socialism and capitalism.

    And FYI all over the world land prices are escalating but in most places the people are getting in the mix instead of bellyaching…

    Why dont you BU start your own development and make sure you keep the costs down so that the ‘poor black man ‘ can afford!

  21. Hopi Avatar
    Hopi

    David, I’m not exactly frustrated, this battle is only just beginning. There is absolutely no balance between such economic and social model and the term “service sector” is just another glorified term for slavery. This “development” is too high a price to pay for global inclusion. It is high time that the government makes the agricultural sector just as appealing as any other sector. I think anyone who feeds the nation should be put on a pedastal and rewarded financially in a hefy way. I personally would pay a food producer more than a doctor because he would keep me away from the doctor who is only going to poison me with the pharmaceuticals in which the greedy developer invested his money.

  22. The Devil Avatar
    The Devil

    So what do the farmers do with all those pesticides and chemical fertilizers etc. If we went back to consuming less than 1000 calories/day Barbados may just be able to satisfy the country and only for a short time before the soil fertility gives out. Hopi would have us in a state of such malnourishment just to satisfy some romantic notion.
    +++++++++N++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    “Greed” is good. Notice that even in Cuba, they are abandoning the equal pay doctrine.

  23. The Devil Avatar
    The Devil

    By the way what has become of that initiative led by the Canadian fellow that was going to build the hotel near UWI? Hmm we talk but we do not part with our money very easily.

  24. Hopi Avatar
    Hopi

    Devil, I hope you are only his advocate but you are truly beginning to sound like him. Lets be realistic here. Before there were pesticides and chemical fertilizers my foreparents cultivated wholesome, organic food. They never needed those poisons. The fertilizers came from the animals’ waste. Greed is only good for the dishonest and greedy. Look at all the “development” on planet earth and look at the human condition. With these greedy corporation turning corn into bio-fuels and then threatening to pull the plug on your food, I hope that you can make a wholesome salad out of your chemical fertilizers and pesticides and serve it up with a couple bricks and stones from these development and then top it off with some greed for dessert.

  25. David Avatar
    David

    We have already admitted that there is a difference in approaches between those who feel that the free enterprise market model of land fetching its highest economic value and those who feel that social factors should apply.

    We have to talk about it as a nation and embody the will of the nation in the national policy. A few politicians and business men should not reap the benefit DISPROPORTIONATELY!

    We were pleased to hear Minister Sealy admitting on national radio today that the development on the West Coast has probably gone past the point of good sense. He has indicated that the BTII has been given the brief to prepare s Physical Development Plan which has as its core how the coast line of Barbados is to be developed. In case some forget we have coastline North of Heywoods and then there is the East! He has admitted that this current government is in the advance stage of discussion with an investor to develop some of the coastline in St. Lucy.

    Interesting!

  26. The Devil Avatar
    The Devil

    “He has admitted that this current government is in the advance stage of discussion with an investor to develop some of the coastline in St. Lucy.”

    Send in the clowns.. you know the rest of the song.

  27. Krzysztof Skubiszewski Avatar
    Krzysztof Skubiszewski

    There’s a place they call “highly-desirable” in California with the highest real-estate prices, the biggest villas, the most exclusive boutiques, the best restaurants and the most Ferraris, Rolls Roycees, Lamborghinis and private jets.

    It’s called Malibu.

    It also has NO BEACH ACCESS, NO PARKING, ARMED GUARDS PATROLLING EVERYWHERE, MORE WALLED AND GATED COMMUNITIES THAN BAGHDAD AND NOT A SOUL ON THE STREET AFTER DARK. AND IF YOU ARE AND THE WRONG SKIN COLOUR YOU’LL BE STOPPED AND QUESTIONED.

    Sounds like our West Coast in 10 years.

  28. Centipede Avatar
    Centipede

    Step One: Build no Hotels, Condominiums, golf courses, Marinas, Government Buildings and generally have no expansion projects. Have no developmental projects at all.

    Step Two: Join David’s mentor: Lowdown Hoad and go live in a bus or a tent.

    Methinks your ‘average Bajan’ rather goes with “expansion projects.”

    Methinks the folks who object to developmental projects are those who do not have the balls to go forward and grasp the opportunities.

    Oh if we could only return to the 50’s and freeze time and have Barbados stand still – with no radio station, TV, air conditioned buildings and people working (like myself) for $18.00 / week.

    Careful you people as you travel … you believe the earth is flat… watch that you don’t go over the rim and fall into endless space…

  29. me Avatar
    me

    Lol Centipede….where prey tell BU are we going to get resources to keep the level of developement that barbados has enjoyed…through reading blogs??? and bellyaching?

    The fact remains that the west coast has been developed ( its in the past now). The country is being developed (in the present) AND it will be further developed ( in the future) unless u become prime minister ( heaven forbid).

    A better argument would be a discussion on how to mak town and country planning more consistent , to make all contractors , land developpers etc registered and also how to increase the entrepreneural spirit of our people!

  30. sungoddess Avatar
    sungoddess

    xenophobe said: “Well done – and count me in your campaign to castrate these parasites before they completely destroy our lovely island and our traditional way of life.”

    My dear, castrate them indeed, but the West Coast will not recover unless Barbadians buy the land back and then flatten what is on it.

    David said: “We have to talk about it as a nation and embody the will of the nation in the national policy. A few politicians and business men should not reap the benefit DISPROPORTIONATELY!”

    ASE O! For the Christian who don’t know this word is EGYPTIAN: AMEN!!

    Except DISPROPORTIONATE is not a word. Lets try, “should not reap the benefit in disproportion.”

    David also said: “There is absolutely no balance between such economic and social model and the term “service sector” is just another glorified term for slavery.”

    Ditto.

    me says: “And FYI all over the world land prices are escalating but in most places the people are getting in the mix instead of bellyaching”

    Yes, but in places with 20 , 30 or a hundred times the amount of land, its less of an issue. This place is very, very small. Miniscule.

  31. David Avatar
    David

    For the record if you do a search of BU you will find several blogs where we have focused on Town Planning department and other regulatory bodies which need to undergo institutional strengthening to more efficiently support national initiatives. The other point is that even though the West Coast is fully developed we have the opportunity to plan future development on the North West and Eastern parts of the island. We note that the government has already admitted the need to do so. We wish to remind all the BU family that to rely on tourism ONLY is a big big risk and diversification of our economy makes a lot more sense. The thrust of our argument is based on a futuristic planning mode. Some BU members need to become unglued from the past successes we have enjoyed.

    We also wish to remind the BU family that tourism through the years complemented agriculture (sugar cane) and the offshore sector. Of late sugar does not add the same value to the economy with the prevailing EPAs and the offshore sector is under threat from the OECD policies. The easy route is to rely more and more on tourism as we have been doing. We also have the option to approve casino gambling just like Jamaica. Do we want to model Jamaica?

    We agree with calls for a Think Tank to help to drive the kind of strategic thinking required for a small island with limited resources to survive in a global economy which is becoming very unforgiving.

  32. no name Avatar
    no name

    Me says

    “A better argument would be a discussion on how to mak town and country planning more consistent , to make all contractors , land developpers etc registered and also how to increase the entrepreneural spirit of our people!”

    Give the land owners, not only the “chosen”, permission to develop their own land. Stop the unfair competition and the stealing of poor peoples’ land.

    Encourage the oppressed to speak out en masse. Stop victimization in its tracks.

    Expose the crooks. Get the taxes owed into the Treasury.

    Then lock them all up! Civil service and private sector alike. No favours.

  33. NO MORE MARINAS EVER AGAIN Avatar
    NO MORE MARINAS EVER AGAIN

    As expected, spouting the usual party line supporting the destruction of Barbados we’re now hearing from the apologists for the land-grabbing parasites.

    Singing the “we’ve all improved our standard of living” hymn.

    Of course they especially have improved their standard of living. With big houses, expensive cars and overseas trips.

    To collect their loot deposited in offshore banks by the land-grabbing parasites to reward them for making the raping so easy.

    Come to think of it the real losers in all this are the ones who work in real jobs for low wages who believe the island is in good hands and better off than ever before.

  34. Hopi Avatar
    Hopi

    Barbados does not need a think tank (tt)on this issue since tts only produce the intended results of their funding. We need to stop paying others to think for us. Bajans can look around them and see what’s wrong. What they need to do is consult with the elders and put a moratorium on such construction. Otherwise all Bajans will be pushed to the center of the island and the foreigners will enjoy the coastline. Bajans have been programmed to accept that tourism is healthy for the island but who benefits? There is too much development of the land and not enough of the mind. Look what happened to this sector after the “phony 9-11 bombings.” I say to hell with globalisation and the New World Order and at the rate these criminal bastards are going travel to the island will soon be hampered or drastically declined. Keep your ears and eyes open.

  35. Straight talk Avatar
    Straight talk

    Hopi:

    I share your idealism but we have to be realisistic.

    We have so structured our economy that without imports we will die.

    We have sold our souls and lands to tourism,

    Our short term tourist dollars, will soon collapse, due to prohibitive airfares, from where will we get our foreign exchange.

    The only possible source , given our lamentable export capability, will be from super-rich foreign immigrants, and their clients who they can rent their mega villas to.

    There is no more.

    Sugar? Solar water heaters? You gotta be joking.

    The sooner we realise we have to become a truly world class service economy the better.
    No amount of teeth sucking will save us from that reality.

    This island and its people will become the new infrastructure ( read slaves ) of the mega rich or it will not survive.

    Even Adrian, our great white hope, cannot come up with anything better than airmiles to promote our country.
    No one person can buck the market, and the market dictates that tourism as we know it, and have planned for, is dying.

    When it comes it will be very swift.

    We should prepare for its consequences now.

  36. The scout Avatar
    The scout

    There is a proposed new airport to be built in St. Lucy. Do you see the plan? Mega development west and north airport for the afluent exclusively rich. Then poor people can’t even give their children a small plot to build a house on because poor people small plots got to remain for agriculture while rich people buy large plantations with rich soil and build mansions and golf courses. MY GOD, COME FA YA WORL !!!!!!!!!!!

  37. The Devil Avatar
    The Devil

    While we wring our hands in nervous anticipation, the government will be proceeding swiftly with very similar developments on the East and North Coasts. There is no other plan on the table. Lets be realistic, how will jobs be found for people (voters), taxes received for constituency councils, hospitals, education, trips by politicians etc.? The DLP is not going to sacrifice power on the altar of idealistic fantasies which will rquire us to live like we are back in the 1800’s.

  38. Hopi Avatar
    Hopi

    Straight Talk, by becoming “a truly world class service economy” will surely leave us helpless when that sector crashes. We’ve become so enamoured and married to the master – servant system that its time we break this fetter. They want us to be a part of the global market but in a position of servitude. We need to stop taking marching orders from the World Bank and the WTO.

  39. The People's Democratic Congress Avatar
    The People’s Democratic Congress

    The Daily Nation Newspaper of Thursday, June 12, 2008, reported how Mr. Ralph Taylor, Chairman of the Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA), in an address to the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association annual general meeting at the Sherbourne Conference, suggested that “BARBADOS EARMARK WHAT IS LEFT OF ITS EXISTING COASTLINE FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT” (our capitals for emphasis).

    If this statement was indeed made by Mr. Taylor, we in PDC are sure that it would be among the most idiotic and unpatriotic statements that could ever have been uttered by such a so-called prominent person in Barbados in a very long time. For, any such statements made by any such persons, or anybody for that matter, must surely be denounced by PDC in the strongest possible terms, and should really, we think, be of the sort to seriously make thousands upon thousands in Barbados RISE UP up against and EVENTUALLY SUCCESSFULLY BEAT DOWN this elite-driven status quo and establishment in Barbados, and which itself is represented by persons of the ilk of Mr. Taylor, Mr. Charles Wiliams, Mr Ralph Williams, Bjorn Bjerkhamn, et al.

    Moreover, the fact of the matter is that so many Barbadians, right now, are annoyed that our country has remained too long mired in this particular stage of chronic dependence on travel and tourism for the provision of greater national development, and are saying how the country must therefore look at other meaningful and workable ways of fostering and achieving greater national development and prosperity – esp. given the many political, social, cultural, and financial problems inherent in or associated with excessive tourism development in Barbados.

    So, for Mr. Taylor to be reported as making such a dangerous and incendiary statement ( and which would be the kind of statement that reminds of former prime minister Arthur’s insensate thinking that land should fetch its highest economic value), and too before such an essentailly pro-elitist gathering, would clearly be indicative of how displeasing and inconsiderate the man himself can be, and how mercenary and ill-directed his professional and philosophical outlook can be, and esp. at this time when throngs of Barbadians would know about the struggle that has for some time been put up by some Barbadians to keep some of the coastal lands of Barbados in their preserve and according to the finest of Barbadian tradition, and ever so far away from the many parasitic, neo-colonial foreign intruders out there; and at such a time too when these same Barbadians would certainly know about the increasingly severe implications for Barbadian land use policy, for Barbadian environmental and cultural preservation, for greater distribution of “ownership” of land among Barbadians and Barbadian entities, and for greater social harmony and integration, if in truth and in fact this very outrageous and sickening idea of Mr. Taylor of “BARBADOS EARMARKING WHAT IS LEFT OF ITS EXISTING COAST LINE FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT”, were ever to be implemented in our dear country.

    Finally, we again restate that a future PDC Government shall make sure that ALL productive sectors of Barbados will reach their full potential and that NO FOREIGNERS ARE ABLE TO “OWN our lands” – they will however be only entitled to lease such lands – and with that the making sure that such lands shall ONLY be for Barbadians and Barbadian entiities alone. So, down with Mr. Taylor and his baleful destructive Eurocentric ideas.

    PDC

  40. The Devil Avatar
    The Devil

    Hopi, it is so nice to criticise to world especially when you don’t have any responsibilties other than to feed and clothe oneself. In the real world of other people who have choices and minds of their own it is not so easy to line us up and march off in the same direction. Not even the mighty Soviet Union could get this done and (I know you are going to like this) neither will the Americans.

    However, if you could line us up and march us off to your utopia, what would be different from life now? What would we need to change? How would we get there from this present state ?(please accept that there is a real place called Barbados with real people and a real social and economic arrangement in existance)

    Don’t bother to just bemoan the world as it is (that’s easy), but lay out an action plan (or maybe you haven’t got that far) and identify a few steps towards your brave new world. At least Sungoddess suggests we buy back the land and flatten all the buildings. While I may think that this may be just a bit much at least it’s a tangible way forward (LOL). Questions as to where this money is coming from, etc are details we can work out later. Over to you Hopi.

  41. Wishing In Vain Avatar
    Wishing In Vain

    Is it not funny to all of us Barbadians that we could have the major developer of this islands
    C O WILIAMS attempting to rob us of our valued lands at Harrisons Point?

    When the Williams brothers can seriously believe that an offer of $ 15 million should be seriously considered as a sensible offer for this property as was the SWEETHEART DEAL that the Williams brothers and David Staples were able to extract out of Owing and his former cabinet.

    I need only ask one question and it is what is C O Williams asking for 1 one acre of his land at Apes hill or Waterhall both NON BEACHFRONT PROPERTIES ?

    If the response is in excess of $ 2 million then the real value of the 82 eighty two acres must well exceed the meager $ 15 million that they so graciously offered, this land must exceed $ 50 million that should go towards the treasury’s kitty, as opposed to the C O Williams clan’s kitty.

    My information suggest that this real estate is mant times more valued than the pittance being offered by the Williams Brothers and we should put it out to public tender to gain a fair price for something we cannot replace or treasured land.

  42. BABFP Avatar
    BABFP

    I was hoping to find a comment from the Micro-Mock Engineer guy.

  43. Wishing In Vain Avatar
    Wishing In Vain

    Tell me more about the story about TAXI permits being issued in the dying days of the BLP and that Glyne Clarke and one of his TAXI DRIVERS were questioned by police this past week, with the TAXI DRIVER being taken for more questioning???

  44. Maat Avatar
    Maat

    The Devil poses the question. What to do?
    What should we do when the system that we live by is failing and falling apart?

    We need to be brave and wise and not throw our hands up and accept that we can do no better than this charade called capitalism.

    We are consumers and it is our indisciplined consumption of material pleasures and comforts that is the root of our problem.

    The potential for a change of attitude is often dismissed by those that are generally older, weaker and set in their ways to such an extent that they forget that it is the youth that are the engines of change.

    We may come to the point where most of us are left with little choice but to revert to the most important aspects of a simple life. Those that will not humble and respect this will prostitute themselves for a system that will still fail them.

    Invest in and grow food and live. Respect family and share our shelter and live. Find internal comfort and enjoy life.

    The constituency council idea needs to include the right of residents to vote as to the developments and issues which will affect their constituency.

    Peace

  45. Paradox Avatar
    Paradox

    BU,BFP and others:
    Please do not allow this topic rest. You will probably incur abusive posts, but 10 or 20 years from now many Bajans will be thanking you for making it a public issue.
    Our grandchildren and perhaps their children will thank you for what you have done.
    When one looks around,one can conclude that Barbados is being re-colonized; it is being shaped into anything other than Barbadian and they call it progress.
    History tells me in the days of slavery, those who rebelled were forced to live in the North and East of the Island if not being punished in other ways. The sole reason, if the slaves did not like what was being done to them, they could swim the Atlantic for where they once belonged.
    Look at the faces behind most of the development. They pretend to have good intentions for Barbados when in fact it is all to inflate their pockets.They surround themselves with those who speak the same . They convince others that it is the way to go. They convince the politicians their intentions are good. They use every means to ensure believeability while planning their next move.When you realise your surroundings are infested, like termites and then move on to new ‘wood’.
    Some members of the public appear to be lost in their own ignorance; because they have been omitted from the start.
    If some one of intelligence decides to raise his head, he must be prepared for what’s to come.

    The politicians have let down the Bajans in a very big way, but this is nothing new. Look at our brothers in the land of our forefathers! .
    You voted for politicians because you believed they would look after your interest. Instead they too have feathered their own nest.
    The questions: Do you politicians care about the people? How many have spoken out at the carnage going on ? Why should blogs having to highlight the rape and pillage that is going on when it there for all to see?

    Advice for you people who cares; start by organising meetings in your communities now; select a spokesperson.;go out and support each other,take along your friends and families. You will have a number of people who supports your cause. (SAFETY IN NUMBERS).
    I say get out of your comfort zone, go out ask questions and do not depend on others reporting back.
    The man or woman who needs your vote must know he has to speak for all of you.Your block vote could mean a win or loose situation.You have clout then.

  46. Green Monkey Avatar
    Green Monkey

    From http://www.globalpublicmedia.com:

    According to Professor Guy Prouty, every civilization rises, evolves, and then collapses to a simpler structure — and this will include our own. Comparing America with the Western Roman Empire, Prouty notes the over-reach of our military, the unsustainability of capitalism, peak oil, and climate change. And, this time, we may see a global collapse. Transitioning to a simpler society will require us to change behavior and consciousness: decrease energy, get out of debt, decentralize, de-consume, grow our own food, build community, see ourselves as connected to the planet. Collapse is not the end, he says. It’s part of a natural cycle.

    Download and streaming audio and video here:

    http://globalpublicmedia.com/peak_moment_learning_from_the_collapse

  47. Redds Avatar
    Redds

    WIV, since you seem to be knowledgeable about all things DLP, maybe you can enlighten St. Lucy natives like myself who are curious as to know what Evelyn Greaves who was just appointed as ambassador of Canada is preparing to do with Pickering plantation(St. Lucy), I was told Brathwaite Construction Co. was seen clearing away the land, what is he fixing to do with that arable agriculture land.

  48. Bimbro Avatar
    Bimbro

    The sooner we realise we have to become a truly world class service economy the better.

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    Barbadians, for god sake please divest yourseelves of any notion of Bim being anywhere near world-class, in ANYTHING, not even cricket, anymore. I used to begin to entertain this notion until I actually, had PRACTICAL, business dealings with the Barbadians and realised it’s just a joke and a fantasy!

    I’m sorry, but for me, Bim still has a very, long way to go and with the attitudes which I’ve observed on these boards, we will NEVER get there!

    Look, already Thompson’s beginning to disappoint! We might as well shut up shop and hand the island over to the whites to run, they seem to have a more business-like attitude towards everything!

  49. NO MORE MARINAS EVER AGAIN Avatar
    NO MORE MARINAS EVER AGAIN

    Constructive suggestion – Make it mandatory for anyone buying West Coast beach property and planning to build a structure more than one storey high to make and maintain a satisfactory wide beach access for the general public.

    And for those who’ve already built their private beach villa more than one storey high and thought they got away with it make the mandatory law retroactive.

    And if the “Wanted” land robbing parasite barons object send the backhoes to do it for them under police protection.

  50. Technician Avatar
    Technician

    Bimbro says…….We might as well shut up shop and hand the island over to the whites to run, they seem to have a more business-like attitude towards everything!
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    Spoken like the true house Negro.

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