Owen if you and Clyde just wait,you could make him Govenor of the central bank in twenty eighteen.From there his would be a valued contribution to the economy.Have no fear,you both shall still be around then,for the good book tells that There’s No Rest For The Wicked.

@BLP Geriatric brigade……………….One day, if you a are lucky sir,very lucky by today’s standards , you will become a member of a similar Geratric Brigade,that you are now knocking. Winston Churchill was no ‘young boy’ when he PM of Great Britain.

@Fractured

You are bang on.

@Fractured

Tell enuff that he had some of the pie for the for fourteen years and a new set of people will get some for ten yeas and then it will be the blp change and thats how the pie will move around. What happened to all the moeny that a former vob announcer relived bwa of, and how much money the company he had made out of bwa. You can pose that question to see if enuff has convenient memory, also what consultancy work pat parris undertake for bwa and how much was she paid?

balance man Barrow was right for the times after he combermere speech all
the white people left for New Zealand and Australia not caring if black
Barbados sink or swim when they reach down under and were treated as non whites they scurried back to Bdos to live happy and rich ever after.
They owe not only Barrow but us tolerant forgiving blacks a big debt of gratitude.

You notice its only Commissiong does ask for reparations for the billions white people owe we for slave labour.

It is said that life is charterised by conflict as opposed to compromise. It is also believed that relationships between groups and within groups are tenuous and for that reason, power struggles will often take place, especially if balance is not struck between the compromise to keep things going as there are and has always gone and to support the foundation of the said compromise. As I understand it, in the BLP there are two contending views: (1) change that will make the organization more relevant and responsive to the needs the people vs. (2) the defense of what has been in existence for the past 73 years – long before many of the very people the organization hopes to serve – were alive.

It is why many accept that President Obama is a breath of fresh air and what politics needed. He has ushered-in new hope, a new passion; a new energy and vitality, as well as a new level of transparency accountability – never before seen in politics. Like President Obama, Mia Mottley is battling to transform ‘the dingy; tribal politics’ long practised in this country and seeks to replace it with a new humane; gentler kinder politics. Through her sound and well-coordinated approach, she has already outlined plans for a new development model, which many are already hailing as: The Mia Mottley Development Model for: “A New, Just and Well-Ordered Society and a Sustainable and Moral, Creative Economy,” inclusive of a new economic sector in the cultural industry and sports.

What cannot be denied is Mia Mottley’s core-competency: ‘the ability to inspire; motivate; organise, mobilize and execute flawlessly. Barbadians also like her “Team Barbados” ‘Bi-partisan Approach.’ Mia Mottley is demonstrating effortlessly, what could be possible, even during a horrible recession – if Barbadians work together. Obviously, Mia Mottley’s core competencies and her ability to connect effortless with people – seem to be making some people extremely worried. Two Editorial pieces, one Sunday (September 25th 2011) from Albert Brandford and one today (September 28th 2011) from another person! I did not realise “their” problem was so severe and troubling!

But, never before in the history of Barbados has anyone ever seen a politician on one side of the aisle, ask an entire country to pray for someone on the other side, who was ailing. And, while political parties are in the business of winning elections, people enter public life to serve. Mia Mottley has demonstrated and continues to demonstrate that you do not have to be the Government in order to do things to change the life and circumstance of people.

Even before David Thompson died and since January 20th 2008 – Mia Mottley, was working extremely hard within the BLP, for the people of Barbados. The dismantled BLP website would have been proof but the people know and agree. The BLP might be occupied since October 18th 2010 and more so since October 28th 2010 – with winning the Government but it seems that Mia Mottley is more concerned with serving the people, as is evident by her having single-handedly championed causes like: Clico; the immigration policy; the government’s housing policy, the economy and so on, on behalf of Barbadians.

Even now, while some are concentrating on other things, Mia Mottley is working for the people and is doing innovative and remarkable things, like finding creative ways to put money in their pockets, now – when it really matters. While she would not have set out to prove this point, I think Mia Mottley is demonstrating effortlessly, that once there is interest and know-how and with the right leadership – even a political party in Opposition should also be able to do things for people. She is right not to be concerning herself with internal BLP matters (real or perceived) which will only serve as a distraction from her continuing the unmatched work she is doing on behalf of Barbadians. Now seriously: what is the BLP doing? What cause or causes is it championing at this time?

On the political side: it does not matter from whence a good idea comes – if the people and the society will benefit – then it will receive Mia Mottley’s support. It is not difficult to understand why Mia Mottley hovers high above partisan politics and that unquestionable fact has not escaped even DLP supporters. I think that is what has her very few critics on edge: they cannot get under her skin; rattle her or even force her hand. She is not allowing herself to be pushed and that seems to be their (who-ever they are) tremendous discomfort. Mia Mottley being in the BLP allows the people to see what is and what is possible. What is even more interesting is that the people now making the most noise in the BLP’s name – were nowhere to be seen or heard when David Thompson was in his prime. It was then that Mia Mottley needed assistance but she was on her own, yet did a remarkable job.

A view has long been expressed that the dependence on official political sources prevents the media (obsolete traditional media that is) from serving as the “watchdog” of political activities. What I have observed is that Mia Mottley said what was necessary for her to have said (in relation to happenings within the BLP) and that is that. She has long moved-on and is focused and attending to the people’s business. She should continue to ignore any and all distractions. Yes! There is a clamour for her and yes, Barbadians find her acceptable so for Heaven sake – leave the woman alone so that she can continue to do what she is doing to put money in the people’s pockets, now!

Here is something else to ponder: Social Scientists believe that whenever there is a contending power (Mia Mottley being the people’s reality) there is likely to be attempts by the WEAK elements within that relationship, to alter it in order to gain footing within the relationship or the take advantage of it. This they call: “CONFLICT-MOVES.” It is also posited that any such behaviour will naturally result in crime or similar conduct. What was Mia Mottley’s concern again?

@Enuff

Going by the article in Barbados Today all I can say is, What a breath of fresh air! Someone is actually being made accountable for breaching financial rules and Heads are starting to roll. Kudos to the Minister for reading the riot act to those responsible and not being swayed by Party membership.

When last did this happen in Barbados?

Estwick has gone up a few notches in my estimation.

@ Sargeant

But his actions do not mask what has already happened– CORRUPTION–, which DLP operatives on BU claim is alien to this administration.

@ David

“Nothing inspires forgiveness quite like revenge”

David Estwick is one of the few sparks in an otherwise bland set of Ministers. A no-nonsense man, a fellow who made a life for himself before politics not becase of it.

It appears to me that since the beginning of this administration alot of effort has gone into trying to discredit David Estwick, the last injustice cruelly delivered by a dying man in late 2010. In relation to talent the old people always say, “cork does float”

We have a Minister of Finance who will always be remembered by the famous yet idiotic statement on CBC on relation to CLICO investor and policy holder concerns “no premium, no company, no company…..stress”

David Estwick go on your way, those who stand in you way try to go around, those who block you try to go over, but those who try to stop you roll over and don’t look back.

@ sargeant
I am not in the tic-4-tac political game, I just wanted to make the point that the post below by a blogger was misleading:

Fractured BLP Party | September 27, 2011 at 8:49 PM |
“What an easy question so early in the day.No thiefing and raping of the public purse like the BLP administration did.A very proud DLP track record.That deserves an A grade.”

What Dr. Estwick did and is doing is undeniably upstanding and admirable. Next leader of the DLP in my opinion.