Imagine the pleasant surprise by many Barbadians when leader of the Opposition Owen Arthur announced he was calling the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to order a few weeks ago, to investigate among other things, alleged shenanigans which surrounds the proposed Pierhead Marina Project. Unless BU missed the outcome of that meeting the opposition leader has flattered to deceive.

It does not take much to stoke the rising number of Barbadians who have become cynical about the actions of politicians. Yes opposition leader Owen Arthur raised the alleged malfeasance with the marina project at  a political meeting in Heroes Square before he replaced Mia Mottley. However given the serious of the charge it is mindboggling the opposition leader has remained silent on this matter.

Against the foregoing it is disturbing to read the following comment posted on BU: “I am reliably informed that SMI has been unable to source the funding required to carry the Pierhead Marina project, maybe this needs a little public ventilation. I guess this was one of the risks of awarding a contract to a non-bidder who was not experienced or qualified in marina construction.”

Here is another case where the lack of information by government has generated more questions than answers.