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Leader of the Opposition Mia Mottley

The two of the most uncouth people known to the Barbadian people, in Mottley and Forde reportedly walked out of the last evenings National Independence Celebration event, this  event  is a National event and good manners would suggest more from them than this very poor showing of bad manners.

They walked out at the end of the entertainment program and as a mark of total disrespect to our Governor General and to the Forces on display at the event and even more so to the good people of Barbados who pay their salary, they left the venue of a National event in a huff and puff. I am really disappointed in their lack class or occasion this lot needs to put the politics aside at times such as these National events and show political maturity but not even that can they get done in the name of what is good for Barbados and its people.

I don’t know what prompted them to take offence but it was a clear message that they were unhappy with the evening and being there, National pride and a more mature politician would have made it their business to sit and observe the program to its conclusion.
I do not know what prompted them to walk out but the two of them chatted and were discussing something in the program booklet and then made a swift exit.

Member of Parliament Cynthia Forde

Good manners would dictate a different set of behaviour and a better show of manners, that is provided these persons understand what an evening like this represents and what it stands for. ‎​It was a most sad display of childish behaviour, as I just said to very good friend that this was a National event not a DLP or BLP one and something that should be supported across the political divide but thanks to the lack of political maturity and good sense Mottley and Forde threw good judgement thru the window and acted with a degree of selfishness that is indicative of an offensive politician.

My sincere advice to them both is to rethink their method of operation and refrain from their constant negativity and become more positive in their outlook and assist the Nation with being part of the solution rather than being part of the cause of the problem, a word to the wise is enough.

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237 responses to “Did Opposition Members Walk Out Of The National Independence Program?”

  1. Alex Fergusson Avatar
    Alex Fergusson

    Having promised freedom of information and accountability – just answer the questions please.

    Is it true?

  2. Negroman Avatar
    Negroman

    David & BU
    There is no justification for the insulting comments Chris Halsall made in calling 15,000 Black Barbadians who attended the Independence Parade cows.

    David,You cannot linked your reference of labeling Barbadian “sheeple” as a result of our inertia or reluctance to take principle positions on any given matter.David,you are one of us and you have the right to be critical of your fellow Barbadians

    David,I am upset with you trying to defend Chris Halsall very insensitive & insulting reference to 15,000 Black Barbadians celebrating one of the most important & significance day in this island’s history.It is weak on your part to suggest that because of Chris Halsall apparent contribution to our utility rate hearings,that justification could be given to his comments.If that is so,then stinking Miss Ram of Furniture Limited has the right to ill-treat her Black workers because she is making a contribution by providing employment for Barbadians.Justification can also be sought for the likes of COW Williams,Peter Harris,his brother Thomas Harris,the local rat catchers Indians and the nasty Chinese along with the Indo-Guyanese scums who ill-treat & unfair Black Barbadians because it can be claimed those bastards are assisting this country

    Persons of the ilk of stinking Chris Halsall,Jack Bowman Dennis “Living in Barbados” Jones believe that they can come into Black countries like Barbados and talk down to us the nationals of those countries because those clowns believe that they have special talents that we the nationals do not have and we have facilitators who give those human pests that believe.

    David I am bitterly disappointed with you trying to defend that stinking mutant Chris Halsall.

  3. Christopher Halsall Avatar
    Christopher Halsall

    @All…

    I obviously have caused more than a little offence by my poor choice of words, intended to communicate the passive nature of *all* us Bajans.

    For any offence caused, I sincerely apologise.

    However, I think it is very important to point out that at no time did I mention, nor was I thinking at the time, Black vs. White.

    I find it disturbing that Negroman was so quick to assume a racist perspective. I hope, based on my comments and actions in the past, that it is quite clear that I am not racist.

    My best friends are Black. Those I work with every day are Black. The work I do is for the intended benefit of mostly Blacks.

    For what the above is worth….

  4. Adrian Hinds Avatar
    Adrian Hinds

    Poor choice of words? yes, to suggest chris as a racist for so uttering? nonsense.

    In this instance Negroman behaves like Jack Bowman and the publishers of BFP. Stop cheapening the term “racist” it is a real term not suited in any way to Chris H.

  5. Dennis Jones (aka Living in Barbados) Avatar
    Dennis Jones (aka Living in Barbados)

    @Negroman, as you choose to draw in whomever you like for insults–from the luxury of your hiding place in the land of anonymity, my response would be that you seem to like to dish it out, but just do not have the ability to take it. If you were less free with your insults your arguments might find some sympathy. Try to put the good foot forward first and see if others follow. I suggest a civil is in in order. Make your comments in the full glare of your own name then we can discuss the substance.

  6. Dennis Jones (aka Living in Barbados) Avatar
    Dennis Jones (aka Living in Barbados)

    @Negroman, CORRECTION ‘I suggest a civil TONGUE is in in order’.

    Interesting that Chris mentioned ‘cattle’ with no reference to their colour–and many are multicoloured in reality, some white, many brown, some black– but someone has since claimed them to be black. How odd the minds work.

  7. ac Avatar
    ac

    @chris
    refering to any person or agroup of people as “cattle” is not cute or funny.
    A person with your scholastic ability shouldhave known better
    Apology accepted.

    @dennis Jones

    Why are you trying to defend him you have added more fuel to the fire.
    I think you are the one with the “odd mind”
    Are you trying to say that he didn’t say what he said?
    Remember they is a saying “Still waters run deep”

  8. Dennis Jones (aka Living in Barbados) Avatar
    Dennis Jones (aka Living in Barbados)

    @ac, with due respect I had no part in this discussion, then an angry person decided he would draw in some people he/she does not like, including myself. That’s gratuitous. I call my response ‘self defence’. But, more importantly, to cite what a person says not what someone makes fit their anger is not ‘defending’ someone. There was never a racist inference: it was a figment that was used and highjacking of the discussion took place based on it.

  9. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    @ Chris,

    Your best friends should get you a copy of the Chris Rock video “Kill the messenger.”

    His suggestion as to the only time you should use the N word applies to Cattle in the context you used it and it is offensive to call people cattle..

    You apologised and some will accept it.

    Only you can decide if you need to be more careful in the future.

  10. Chuckles Avatar
    Chuckles

    David

    I find it strange that Chris (whoever he
    may be) can make a derogatory comment , refuses to apologise to the BU family and you , trying to trivialize the comment, are asking us to discuss issues. Do you want a bigger issue than someone referring to Bajans as cows? Are you suggesting that consumer advocates can call us ‘cows ‘ and we must dismiss it as a figure of speech. Come on, man, you can do better than that.

  11. Sure about Democracy Avatar
    Sure about Democracy

    Alex Fergusson // December 2, 2009 at 3:08 PM wrots

    I know the DLP is catching at straws and would want to selectively talk about walking-out but isn’t it true that David Thompson not only turned his back – but walked out on Barbadians and the 40,000 policy holders of CLICO and their families and has opted instead to protect Parris and CLICO?

    Is it true that on the CLICO’ Crystal Heights Project, David Thompson received $55,000 on every house sold?

    Is it true that Ernest and Young New York – has instructed the Barbados Chapter – not to sign-off on the accounts of CLICO Barbados, or certify that its books and accounts are in order, because they are not?

    Is it true that there are serious and legitimate concerns that CLICO moved some $600 million out of Barbados, between January and April this year and that CLICO Mortgage and CLICO General, were bled to move that money?

    Is it true that when he met with Patrick Manning in Trinidad recently, David Thompson begged him to do something about CLICO Life – else his tenure as Prime Minister of Barbados, will be in serious jeopardy?

    Is it true that there are likely to be serious problems at CLICO Mortgage soon?

    Do you really believe the things that you said in the comments above. Man use some intellect. 600 million of what dollars, Barbados or United States. Aren’t you aware that CLICO Mortgage has been sold to the BPWCCUL. It is the height of stupidity to even suggest that CLICO would provide $55,000 to someone for legal work on each house in Cyrstal Heights. Man grow up and stop allowing your partisan politics to blind you in to talking and acting stupid. We are rational people out here. We are capable of discerning the truth.

  12. Anony Avatar
    Anony

    Chuckles(The Clown), can you not read? He did apologize.

  13. Sure about Democracy Avatar
    Sure about Democracy

    Sylvan Greenidge is paid by the opposition leader to write the drivel he does on the BU. He has straddled both political parties, simply as a hanger on. He aptly explains the comment; where there is no diginity people will eat their stools. Mr. Croney Greenidge tries to explain the impossible on the disgraceful departure of Mia Mottley and Cynthia Forde from the Independence Gala. He seeks to suggest that they left to attend independence activities. Most activities for Independence day was held on Monday the 30th and not Sunday the 29th. Stop lying Greenidge, you are awful at it. Please tell us Greenidge what activity they were attending at 10 pm on the 29th, the night of the GALA.

    Furthermore Greenidge only the sick and silly would denigrate the culture fare of Barbadians as bashment culture. What better time to display the cultural activities of Barbadians than at their independence Gala. Followed by the Display of our Military and non paramilitary groups. Hooray to the Organizers for a well executed event. Let’s have it again Next year

  14. EyeSpy Avatar
    EyeSpy

    @Chuckles // December 2, 2009 at 9:33 PM “David I find it strange that Chris (whoever he may be) can make a derogatory comment , refuses to apologise to the BU family and you …

    Chuckles I’ve posted the apology from Chris below so you don’t have to go searching for it…

    Christopher Halsall // December 2, 2009 at 5:44 PM
    @All…

    I obviously have caused more than a little offence by my poor choice of words, intended to communicate the passive nature of *all* us Bajans.

    For any offence caused, I sincerely apologise.

  15. Chuckles Avatar
    Chuckles

    Anony

    Yes , I can read. I hope you can read and understand. David apparently didn’t see any reason for an apology by asking the family to discuss issues and ignore the comment. I was replaying the sequence of the events before asking him if he wanted a bigger issue than an individual calling Bajans ‘Cows’. David is yet to respond

  16. Chuckles Avatar
    Chuckles

    Eyespy

    Thanks. Must have scrolled down too fast and missed the so-called apology. I still want to know why David attempted to trivialize the comment by asking us to discuss issues and furthermore why did he mention that Chris as a consumer advocate did more for Bajans than some politicians etc. That had abolutely nothing to do with the man’s insulting comment.

  17. ac Avatar
    ac

    @Dennis Jones

    In whatever way you were”drag into the conversation” you did little to defend yourself but more to defend chris bypretending to assume he could have been refering to people “multicolor” when in fact he referenced his choose of words to the 15000 who had attended the event who were mostly blacks bajans or otherwise.
    It really amazes me how people with your intelligence always seem to underestimate people and in fact by so
    doing leaves the impression that we are stupid.
    Those of us who called him out on this issue was totally correct in doing so.
    For you not to see that his poor choice of words was inflammotory boggles my mind.

  18. Checkit-Out Avatar
    Checkit-Out

    Living in Barbados.

    I think an explanation of the history of the term “cattle” in the apparent context in which it was used might also give some ideas on the apparently “off the wall” reactions to it. A well known bajan character “King Dyall” often used the term “black cattle” in a very derogatory sense when referring to the black masses of this country.

    I would be very surprised if Chris Halsall was using the term cattle in that context. It seems to me that he was actually using it as synonymous with political “yard fowl”. This was unfortunate as many non-yard fowls would have been guests along with the typical yard-fowls who would have attended.

    I also do not see that race came into it as he originally stated it. That distortion and inflation came from WIV and Negroman.

    Another tempest in a teapot.

  19. Wishing In Vain Avatar
    Wishing In Vain

    I also do not see that race came into it as he originally stated it. That distortion and inflation came from WIV and Negroman.

    My friend anytime someone calls one of my brothers or sisters a Cow it is an INSULT, Simple and plain.

    As for the apology it is a shallow one when he tries to convince us that it had another meaning even in the apology and secondly the only reason we have seen an apology is because of the uproar this comment attracted in all of that not once was he willing to apologise and continued to repeat the said vulgar comment in nearly every post thereafter not the actions of someone who may have made a slip of the tongue and corrected it, he really does look at us as COWS, very uncalled for.

  20. ac Avatar
    ac

    @check -It- Out

    Here we go another physoanalyst with the mumbo jumbo thinking like an ostrich with it’s head buried very deeply in the sand.
    It is ubelievable how you are attacking the people who were quick to point out the ridiculous remarks made by Hasall
    You need to read all the books covering the History of black people including the Slave Trade.
    The fact that you can use a self hating black such as “king Dyall” to make a point in the defense of your friend Chris
    does not make his comments alright.
    You too should know better .You ought to be ashamed of yourself .
    For you not to see his choice of words as derogatary is a distortion in an of itself. Unbelievable.

  21. David Avatar
    David

    This question is to all the DLP surrogates like Wishing in Vain, Chuckles et al.

    What is your comment regarding Peter Wickham’s latest OPINION at large that the BLP is unlikely to regain power in the next election?

    BU notes with interest that Peter the pollster seems yet again to be quite comfortable tossing around opinions.

    To borrow from the lexicon of Chris, we are living in interesting times.

  22. Wishing In Vain Avatar
    Wishing In Vain

    Neither the party nor the rank and file of the party want Mottley, with this being the case what possible result would you expect.

    I am also hearing of disquiet between herself and Ronald Toppin, this will give Owing more reason to feel justfied in his actions.

    Elections are a long way away and we have the peoples business to attend to not to mind Mottley and her self inflicted warfare.

    Mottley is a big man and she can fight his own battles.

  23. Tell Me Why Avatar
    Tell Me Why

    Chris. I read your post and I am amazed that Negroman and WIV could distort language simply for political gain. The Garrison was filled with all colours, sexes, rich and poor and only these warped brains can see “black”. Release thyself from your inner anger and deal with issues that confronting our fellowman..

  24. Tell Me Why Avatar
    Tell Me Why

    Elections are a long way away and we have the peoples business to attend to not to mind Mottley and her self inflicted warfare.
    ……………………………………………………..
    Your quote “we have the peoples business”. You have confirmed your true identity brother H.

  25. Negroman Avatar
    Negroman

    Chris Halsall
    Why is it when people like you are under pressure for slighting Black people with racist comments & actions,the first line of defence is usually I am not racist because I have Black friends and I did this and I did that to help Black People.
    I do not accept that line of argument.

    Chris Halsall,in your subsequent posts you mock us by mocking the sound cows make moooo,mooo.Is that the behavior associated with a person who made an initial slip by using the wrong word or term?I think not.

    Chris Halsall,you know some Black people are fickle & gullible and by coming here and claiming that it was a slip on your part and then attempting a feeble apology knowing full well that many of the gullible Blacks will readily accept your apology.I am not from that group.

    Chris Halsall,I believe your comments had racist overtures & connotations to it and you have not convinced this Negroman that it was just a slip.I would not buy it.

    Chris Halsall,you can take your apology and stuff it you know where.

  26. David Avatar
    David

    @WIV

    You have two years, a relatively long time in politics but actually very short. It will be interesting especially in a recession where the government has elected to go on the ropes and absorb the punches.

  27. ac Avatar
    ac

    @Negroman

    The people who are condoning such comments and defending him should be brought to task .For as a man thinketh so is he.
    Theyjust don’t get it.

  28. David Avatar
    David

    Commenters in the past have made remarks for which they subsequently apologized and moved on, including Negroman. BU reiterates our earlier position in support of Chris. Adrian Hinds captured it well, he used a poor choice of word and got carried away with the subsequent exchanges. BU regulars know that Chris gets passionate about people who use handles as well as the lack of speed government is implementing a freedom of exchange framework.

    For those who believe otherwise you are entitled but let good discussion continue. For those BU family members who have been around awhile they know as well there has always been tension in the exchanges between WIV and himself for whatever reason.

  29. Yardbroom Avatar
    Yardbroom

    Ref: Chris Halsall
    It is unwise to use the word “racist” when it is not appropriate or the facts do not justify; it serves no purpose other than to dilute; an ill-chosen word was used, an apology followed…magnanimity is a reasonable course of action now.

  30. Wishing In Vain Avatar
    Wishing In Vain

    David I have never had a lot of time for this clown Halsall and after him calling oure people black Barbadians COWS, I have even less time for him now.

    I really had thought and maybe even wished that in the year 2009 that comments such as these would cease to exist but up pops along a guy like Halsall and blows that theory thru the window.

    In Barbados in this year we should be more aware and considerate of sisters and brothers feelings than Halsall has been, I suggest to you had it not been for the outrage the Negroman created no apology would have been place on this site.

  31. V O Reason Avatar
    V O Reason

    Since we are going to beat this nonsense into the ground, I may as well continue with this inane, inconsequential conversation.

    Cowlike or sheeplike matters not to me, however, the latter more fits the average Barbadian. People are sheep. Most human beings don’t like to be different from the others around them; they want to fit in – to look, sound, and act “normal.” Passive is what I always thought of the population. Could this be what David meant?

    Your apology was accepted by almost all, could we now move on to a more serious topic?

  32. JC Avatar
    JC

    Nice seeing you YB Seasons greetings

  33. Alex Fergusson Avatar
    Alex Fergusson

    DLP’s Trademark Incompetence Causes Barbados to lose Millions:
    ++++++++++++++++++++

    Published on: 12/3/2009.

    THE OIL DRILLING and exploratory programme launched under the former Barbados Labour Party Government would have incurred little or no
    expense to Barbados.

    Former Minister of Energy Senator Liz Thompson stated this to the media yesterday, noting that all of the major costs would have been borne by any companies which had won bids to drill or do exploration off Barbados.

    “Barbados really would not have had to spend any or very little money,” Thompson told a news conference to respond to Prime Minister David Thompson’s charge last week that Barbadians had been misled about large, easily accessible oil reserves in Barbados’ waters.

    “There was no risk to Barbados. The way our programme was set up, all of the costs of drilling and all of the exploratory activity had to be carried by the company, not by the country,” she told reporters at the Opposition’s office in Bridgetown.

    Senator Thompson explained that Barbados had paid for seismic data to be done and had then put out marketing teasers.

    She added that when various oil companies saw the data, they were “so excited they were willing to pay substantial sums for it”.

    By October-November 2007, Barbados had already earned over $20 million for the data alone, she stated, while the bids – which were due in March-April this year – would have resulted in companies getting bid blocks, which would have earned money for the country with each company’s signature. (RJ)

    Source: Today’ Nation

    http://www.nationnews.com/story/liz-blasts-PM-3-copy-for-web

    ++++++++++++++++++

    Worst than Clico’s threat to the Barbados economy – the above is further evidence that the DLP has walked out on Barbados.

    But why would it try so desperately to scare off internation oil investors.

    Why?

    Think!!! Help them Mr. Halsall.

    David, could it be campaign finances. I don’t know I am just asking!!!!

  34. Checkit-Out Avatar
    Checkit-Out

    ac

    Re. your 12.59 pm post.

    Negroman usually makes some very good points but imho, this time his posts on this matter were coloured by the apparent racial bajan overtones of the word “cattle” and the fact that he had himself attended the function and couldn’t brook being called “cattle”. I think he is the furthest thing from the usual connotation of “cattle” as can be found on this blog. He is nobody’s cattle nor yard fowl.

    WIV posts are typical standard political propaganda. I am confident that he fully understood what Chris Halsall was attempting to say but it was in his political interest to distort it and he did so beautifully, perhaps ensnaring some persons like yourself.

    I did not seek to attack anyone, just point out that imho, the outrage was largely contrived and fabricated.

    Re. reading ALL the books covering the history of black people including the slave trade, I can’t claim that I have read all but I have read a very large number of them and my library contains scores of such books. I suspect I have read more than you have.

    I merely used the King Dyall example to explain to a stranger in our midst what, imho, is the likely derivation of the term “cattle” and the uproar created by it.

    I don’t know Chris Halsall in any way. I don’t know if he is a born bajan, a naturalized bajan, a bajan white, or a bajan white wanabee. He is not an acquaintance of mine. He doesn’t know me.

    I really think his comments were misrepresented.

  35. Alex Fergusson Avatar
    Alex Fergusson

    A n Inexcusable Multi-Million Dollar DLP Mistake:

    ++++++++++++++++++++++

    Published on: 12/3/2009.

    GOVERNMENT was yesterday blasted for ignoring an offshore oil investment that would have brought quick returns of over $100 million to Barbados.

    Former energy minister Senator Liz Thompson said she was “deeply horrified” that the two-year-old Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Administration had seemingly scuttled the drilling/exploration programme, which had already earned $20 million and had the potential to transform Barbados’ economy in these trying times.

    Reacting to Prime Minister David Thompson’s statement last week that Barbadians had been misled by the previous Barbados Labour Party (BLP) Government about easily accessible reserves of oil, Thompson called on Government to disclose how much money the country had failed to earn as a result of its delay in signing a contract with international oil company, BHP Billiton.

    She told a Press conference at the Opposition’s Office yesterday that BHP Billiton, a reputable international company, had won at least one oil bid block, which meant that if BHP had signed
    the contract, it would immediately have to pay the Government millions of dollars based on a signature bonus.

    “And I’m not talking about $10 or $20 million, no figure so small. I’m talking about substantial money,” she said. “At a time when we are broke, just signing the contract would have brought upwards of $100 million to the Barbados economy.”

    Thompson said the BLP was extremely concerned that at a time when Barbadians were overtaxed, when Government was borrowing large sums of money to prop up the economy, and when the Prime Minister was “walking the globe, partying and begging people for money” that the Government should be making statements to derail the programme launched by the BLP Government in 2007.

    Thompson pointed out that by the end of 2007, the taxpayers of Barbados had “already earned over $20 million from the sale of seismic data and activity related to the offshore programme . . . a considerable profit over expenditure”; while last year’s Estimates had projected the programme would earn $70 million.

    She stated that based on expert analysis, the local seismic data was considered by one expert to be the best he had seen, with structures here being analogous to those in the North Sea.

    “I am deeply horrified at this level of incompetence. This is not a matter of politics but of national policy.”(RJ)

    http://www.nationnews.com/news/local/LEAD-thompson-vs-thompson-FRONT-PAGE-OTHER
    ++++++++++++++++++

    And to thing people get lock up in this country for taking a tin of sardines from a store. The DLP lost over $100 million and not a word.

    It is why the Barbados economy is in perilous crisis and why this country could never be on a “Pathway to Progress” – rather, it is on the DLP’s Highway to Poverty.

  36. Alex Fergusson Avatar
    Alex Fergusson

    And to thin”K” people get lock up in this country for taking a tin of sardines from a store.

    Sorry about the “K”

  37. permres Avatar
    permres

    I am an outsider (well, permanent resident) and I am not going to get involved in the politics.

    To begin, I watched the Parade show on TV8, nearly five hours from 8.30 p.m. The two moving moments for me was the raising of the Barbados flag, and the delivery of the Pledge of Allegiance by the two children. We either believe in and support nationhood, or we don’t, it is as simple as that, I think.

    CBC Outside Broadcasts seem to be going from bad to worse. ( Unless it is my TV, but I do not think so.) The quality of the sound was terrible and I occasionally turned the TV sound off and listened to the 100.7 FM broadcast, which was much better); sometimes the drill sargeant’s voice was louder than the band – when we could hear the band clearly, which was not very often. BTW, I am retired and semi-disabled, TV was the only option for me so I could not get down to the Garrison and find out for myself how it came over down there.

    Concerning planning, I think the greatest mistake was to put the entertainments before the Parade. I guess they did it to keep up the attendence figures, and, as has been said, to promote a party atmosphere instead of a serious consideration of what it means to be an independent nation.

    Two nights later my wife and myself watched the film “Taking Chance”, which depicts the experiences of an officer who volunteers to escort the body of a young marine, brought back from Iraq, to his family for burial. I think it was really a propaganda film to show the American public the amount of care and concern given by the military for those killed in combat, but it did bring home to me how our services, both armed and unarmed, have committed themselves to the upholding of our nation.

    Of course if Barbados was invaded we would not stand a chance, but I think it was very fitting that the Coast Guards should lead the Parade, considering the war against drugs. All of this, and much more, should have been presented before the entertainments. It seems our services are being mocked as merely ceremonial and of little real use. So much for nationhood then, I guess.

  38. DR. POOPERTALLIAN Avatar
    DR. POOPERTALLIAN

    How long is too long if it is not working ?

    The writing is on the wall.

    Humpty Dumpty ‘s fate is inevitable !
    The source is not the source but the eventuality of the source.

    Those who have ears to hear would have heard
    Those who have eyes to see would have seen

  39. Alex Fergusson Avatar
    Alex Fergusson

    It is about cosmetic change.

    It is why it was a high-cost bashment fete. The Ceremonial, dignified part is down-played by the DLP in favour of feting.

    That is how the fatted calf will be distributed: lights, air conditioned toilets for DLP Minister to pee in, chairs, coordination fees, Misl cost, chemical toilets, big mout drinks for DLP Ministers, stage and things that will cost millions – while people cannot get their Income Tax Returns.

    +++++++++++++++++

    Here is something else.

    $60,000 was voted for the big NCF do in New York yet months after, performers and others have not receive a cent but the money is gone. Where?

    Where did the $60,000 go?

    Secondly, how much did the Independence bashment fete cost the same taxpayers, who cannot get their Income Tax returns?

  40. Yardbroom Avatar
    Yardbroom

    @ JC
    Much appreciated, likewise seasons greetings to you and yours.

  41. Fair and Balance Avatar
    Fair and Balance

    It is strange that the opposition walking out of this event is such a big issue. They are just following what the Prime Minister said when he was leader of the opposition. “When you don’t like what is happening you walk off”. The guidlines were set by the PM. The opposition should know better to follow such guidelines. They did not see what it did to the employees at the royal shop or Sandy Lane. They follow the PM lead and you all know the consequences.

  42. Alex Fergusson Avatar
    Alex Fergusson

    Do you accept that it has been established beyond doubt that there is no basis for Deputy Prime Minister Stuart saying Barbadians fete too much because the DLP has D’minished Independence Parade into a costly bashment fete?

    Further, the DLP spent $60,000 to sponsor a Crop Over bashment fete in New York,

    Thirdly, that a bashment fete was held in the car park at Illaro Court, two days after Mr. Stuart made his comments.

  43. Wishing In Vain Avatar
    Wishing In Vain

    Greenidge you the Parro, your voice is an empty one when the people consider your levels of corruption in office you are the last persons to open their mouths to speak on such matters, corruption killed off your desire to be the longest serving Gov’t of this country your claim to fame now is being the most corrupt Gov’t Barbados has ever had to endure.

  44. Alex Fergusson Avatar
    Alex Fergusson

    Talk what you like Henry, you promised Freedom of Information Legislation so tell us:

    How much did the Independence fete cost the very people who cannot get their Incomke Tax Returns?

    Why did you have to provide air-conditioned toilets for DLP Minister to pee in? Couldn’t they pee in ordinary chemical toilets like everyone else?

    How much did the bashment cost the tax payers? Hartley!!

    After voting $60,000 of our hard tax dollars on that DLP-Fete, why are people in new York still complaining about not being paid?

    Where has the money gone Mr. Henry?

  45. Wishing In Vain Avatar
    Wishing In Vain

    More to the point why was it that Mottley and Forde were so disrespectful to our Govenor General and the good people of Barbados to walk out of the NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM????

  46. Alex Fergusson Avatar
    Alex Fergusson

    @ WIV

    Here is another DLP myth busted:

    While it was in Opposition, the DLP said that management of the economy was not important.

    Mr. Stuart said while in Opposition that the DLP will leave the managment of the economy up to public servants who are well trained.

    The DLP said that instead of the economy – it will concentrate on social issues, since the economy is not important. I disagree!!!

    Well the DLP backward thinking explains why this country is now in crisis. Managment of the economy is indeed important.

    This is yet another DLP myth busted.

    The fundamental difference between the DLP and the Barbados labour Party – is the BLP’s unmatched economic forecasting skills and its unmatched ability; skill and competence at managing the economy.

    And now you know!!!

  47. Alex Fergusson Avatar
    Alex Fergusson

    Wishing In Vain // December 3, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    More to the point why was it that Mottley and Forde were so disrespectful to our Govenor General and the good people of Barbados to walk out of the NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM????
    ++++++++++++++++++++

    How could Prime Minister Thompson be so unpatriotic that he would tell international oil investors that there is no oil, gas and hydro-carbon in Barbados’ waters?

    A highly respected Norweigan company said that the seismic data holds as good or better prospect for Barbados since it compares with what is seen in the North Sea.

    The DLP has therefore made a multi-million dollar mistake. It has sunk Barbados’ Offshore Oil Exploration Programme

    ++++++++++++++++++++++

    “You have sat too long for any good you have been doing. Depart, I say, and let us have done with you. In the name of God, go!”

  48. Wishing In Vain Avatar
    Wishing In Vain

    To quote from Liz Thopmson that bag of hot air this the same person that Owing FIRED and you have the gall to quote from her and take her seriously???
    You are more stupid than I first thought, Liz Thompson speaks only for her own entertainment she knows that her credibily has been shattered when she awarded a contract to build a GOLDEN SHOWER to her husband and the again when she issued instructions to the NHC to remove the Asbestos roof when he was not one of the approved contactors to do this type of work but yet still he was awarded the contract against the advice of the General Manager, so clearly she is neither to be trusted by her word or by her actions.
    She is dishonest in more ways than one.

  49. Alex Fergusson Avatar
    Alex Fergusson

    “And I’m not talking about $10 or $20 million, no figure so small. I’m talking about substantial money,” she said.

    “At a time when we are broke, just signing the contract would have brought upwards of $100 million to the Barbados economy.” – Senator Thompson.
    +++++++++++++++

    This is either TRUE or FALSE!

    +++++++++++

    Did the DLP cause Barbados to lose over $100 million as a result of its incompetence.

    We know that from the same Oil Programme, the BLP earned over $20m for Barbados.

    We also know that in its 2008 Estimates, the DLP said that it would have earned $70m, but did not.

    This is the type of incompetence that has now placed this country in deep trouble.

  50. Wishing In Vain Avatar
    Wishing In Vain

    This is the type of incompetence started,with HARDWOOD HOUSING CORRUPTION, DANOS 3 S CORRUPTION, GEMS CORRUPTION, VECO CORRUPTION you must have lived in Siberia for the last 14 years.

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