We continue our focus on governance issues.
BU has gained possession of what we will refer to as the McKenzie Files. Much of the subject matter will not interest the BU family but among the over 30,000 pages, we have come across references to prominent figures in Barbados. BU posts these files deemed to be in the public interest and because of the public’s right to know.
BU recognizes that there are some people named in these files who are NOT public figures and it would be unfair to make public references to them. BU will continue to exercise discretion in what it publishes by redacting names where appropriate.
BU acknowledges that these documents are in public domain. If anyone named feels that they have been unfaired or defamed, please do not take it up with BU, but with the authors of the documents. Finally, BU will publish any relevant documents in the public interest and let the chips fall where they may.
We will leave readers to interpret the files attached for themselves: see how individuals with deep pockets can easily become centres of influence in a small island. Another good reason why we need the enactment of the Freedom of Information Bill.
See six files which detail exchanges of interest to Barbadians:
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