Let me first start be giving props to Minister of Social Care Mr Steven Blackett for doing the best that he can with the hand that’s dealt to him in office. Mr. Beckett I am only going by what I have read about what you in your humble capacity is doing for the little man in Barbados. That’s a very good thing to see, I would like to make a suggestion in the hope that some one if not you will look into it.
Since it will cost the government loads of money to build new homes for those that are in need. Plus, take them away from the areas that they have been for the better part of their lives. How about refurbishing places like the old hospital, or even the eye ward into a liveable environment for the people who are in need of homes? I have no idea what the cost for something such as this would cost the government but I think instead of keep cutting and digging to build new homes, why not use what you already have?
I’ve seen the look on the Minister of Finance Mr. Chris Sinckler’s face in regards to the on again off again project. The scale model that’s in the papers looks very good. But this is another thing that I feel need to be addressed when all these different investors come to Barbados for profit. I think it’s only fair that jobs that can be done by Barbadians be given to Barbadians before any outsiders, who by the way will make even more than what Barbadians will make. I’m sure you know that the money these outsiders, who have all good intentions according to the figure heads in government, will make is going to be going back to where they came from.
Don’t you think that if you are doing so much to improve Barbados and the way of life for all Barbadians, you should by now have in place a minimum wage scale to fit the cost of living in Barbados? If you want to do it the big way, then allow the people to receive better salaries. Give them something to be proud to work for instead of just being thankful for a job. Why is it that all the places being built for the sake of tourism for the most part very few if any Barbadians are holding key positions in the company? I am not talking about a few token jobs here and there with a title attached to them without a voice behind it. I am sure with all these educated Barbadians in Barbados should be first for any key positions before you allow others to come and take these jobs. Why can’t this be all in the contract agreements even before you allow anything to be built? Bartenders, food servers , gardeners dish washers and all the others who will never be brought to Barbados to do these same jobs.
I am only speaking my mind, the only changes to me are the changes in the properties that are being constructed in Barbados that Bajans aren’t really a part of… And how excited government seem so readily to give up just about any or everything for that **ALMIGHTY DOLLAR**. You can get mad, sad or glad, to be honest with you it makes no difference. When are you going to come together collectively and let the people who are making the money from Bajan labor right here in Barbados know we should be entitled to better salaries and even be sent to school like it’s done here in the USA for improvement in your department instead of being passed over for a higher position? Barbadians should be first if and when qualified for any of these positions. I am more than sure that if government don’t do something to make a difference in this practice, nothing is going to change. Why should it be if they feel that it’s all in their favor, and done their way?
Do not allow 2011 be the same as all the other years that have gone by without things being better for the little man in Barbados. Let 2011 be the beginning of improvements for the common good of all Barbadians.
Pray alone is not going to make any difference because according to the bible GOD promised to help those who help themselves. If you don’t have a plan to improve things for the little man then you are walking around again as slaves. Only this time without the chains and shackles around your neck and ankles but you are slaves through your own thinking and fears that this so called white man has brained washed you with for hundreds of years.
EQUAL and THE SAME is what I am talking about. I know for sure that Barbadians can get a party started at the drop of a hat. This party now is for the good of your grand and great grand children. Only this time we aren’t dancing, getting drunk and having a good old time but looking for the betterment for **ALL BARBADIANS**.
Remember you have to give up the crazy notions that it will all change as long as you keep praying. This my brothers and sisters isn’t going to make it happen. Truth be told no hotel or villa on the island of Barbados, or any other island that this so called white man feels in his mind that he has control over, can do without all the helpers that he has employed to serve the guest in his establishment. He needs you just as much as you need him. So you both need each other for real, for real. You deserve more for all that you are doing to allow them to live in the life style that they has become accustom to.
FEAR can become your biggest enemy, and also doubt. Think about what I am saying and see if it makes sense to you as it does to me who also is a BAJAN by birth and **ALWAYS** wanted more for all Barbadians. Be blessed, and may you remain highly favored by the Most High.
Merry Xmas to all but even Xmas needs to be done in Bajan Style without the outside influence. Why are you singing ‘let it snow’ or ‘chestnuts roasting on an open fire’? When is all of this going to happen? Start doing your own thing your own way and not the way that others are doing it. Visitors know that when they are on the islands it isn’t going to snow. And they are there for a different style Xmas.
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