Well David, within this little post of yours is a wealth of understanding of Barbados and the very few things wrong with our country. We have one of the best places in the world to live with an indigenous population that are among the world’s most pleasant people who have had some brilliant former leaders, academics and artists. But we do have a sickness that has nothing to do with sexual trnasmission – we are too tolerant – and if three instances in particular were immediately resolved the whole country would be better off. The easy one is to make all potentially dangerous tramsmittable diseases reportable – no argument: you got it, it gets reported. The second problem is civil service accountability: too much clout given to too many lazy, self aggrandising individuals as commented on recently in articles on economics, political talent etc. Thirdly , crime is rising – face up to it and act. A new regime is needed in the police and criminal justice system. As a people we need to act – not just talk – act on what we know, expose the known culprits, thank them for their efforts, tell them to bugger off and get some ‘ass kickers’ in who are prepared to work for the country first and personal reward second. People who will work without the need to curry favour (a big problem) and who expect reward as a result of their work not as the first priority. When these three things come about, Barbados will be the BEST place in the world – and it will also be safe to safe to quietly foop without the fear of death hanging over your head.

David: …Older men especially are now finding it fashionable to be with young girls/women.

Only NOW, David? Exactly how old are you? Or under which rock have you been living?

Note that STD’S HAVE ALWAYS BEEN REPORTABLE IN BIM.
THERE WAS A DRASTIC FALL OFF IN THE LATE 80’S AND 90’S WHEN FELLAS BECAME MORE CAREFULL…..WHEN THE BIG FELLA CAME ON STREAM.

NOW IT SEEMS THEY ARE THROWING CAUTION TO THE WIND AND THERE IS A RISE AGAIN.

YOU ARE CORRECT DAVID