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Prime Minister Fruendel Stuart
Prime Minister Fruendel Stuart

Tonight is shaping up to be a victory for the people and for Barbados. I am pleasantly surprised and quietly proud. We have defied all polls, expectations and political/election stereotypes. BU has been a great conduit for it to begin. Let us move ever closer towards that much needed tipping point and let’s hope that those who lead us wake up and realise that this is a wake call to do better for all of us

– Observing(…)

A result which the most ardent of DLP and BLP supporter did not predict. Barbadians have witnessed a 16:14 result in favour of the Democratic Labour Party. The result also blew the Wickham CADRES model to smithereens, made all the more interesting that Wickham performed two polls leading up to the general election. BUs one regret is that even as the country faces unprecedented challenges – posed by the global economic landscape – we have a parliament which will struggle to do business given the result.

Here is an opportunity for earth changing decisions to be made to the current system. BU hopes the actors in  our democracy do not allow this moment to slip. This is a victory for Barbadians.


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  1. DR. THE HONOURABLE Avatar
    DR. THE HONOURABLE

    RESTORATION MINISTRIES

    COVENANT LIFE

    NEW DIMENSIONS

    __________________________________________
    WHAT PART DID YOU ALL PLAY IN THIS EPISODE?

    SPEAK UP !


  2. I got the strangest feeling that this government going implode.


  3. Speaking hypothetically only of course, suppositing a minster did get arrest by say, the US authorities, the seats would then be 15-14 and a bye elexshun, right?


  4. DR. THE HONOURABLE | February 22, 2013 at 4:42 PM |
    You are absolutely correct


  5. I have kept away from this blog for a few days after having stated that my party of choice would have won 17 seats. This election was corrupt with the blp having received massive sums from white corporate barbados to ensure that their interest will be protected. It did not happen, thanks to the discerning voters who looked at the manifestos of both parties, and conclude that the wreckless policies the blp had espoused would not have been in the best interest of this country.

    Public Officers could not bear the thought of owing arthur returning to the political stage to cause them pain and sufferings and give him his exit visa, May he rest in peace. He is dead politically and now Mia will assume leadership of the party in the very near future.

    We must all put our hands on the plough to ensure that the fileds are ploughes so that we can move forward together. The govt must ensure that all the moeny owing for VAT and NIS is cp;;ected without fear and do not allow itself to be blackmailed by corporate barbados.

    @AC

    yah think miller is one of those blp politicans that get elected. Peter must be so embarraessed that he sold his soul for thirty pieces of silver, What a lunatic trying to convince that he was not trying to manipulate barbadians, Too many people have reached that conclusion, He has been proven wrong and has lost some creditability, He has been lashing at the PM, even before he was fired by CBC. His stategy was to push St. Clair like how he had worked on Mascoll and paved the way for David’s return, He should have recognized that his strategy was not working and should have backed off, perhaps his negative overtures have turned into a positive and made the pm stronger in the eyes of barbadians.


  6. So, tell muh, should ESTWICK choose to be the MF or Deppity PM?

    Member he did say that ‘time longer than twine’ lol

    And the twine he got now, wrapped around them balls, tight, tight. Dont mind them smiles an ting, HE got the Ace of Spades in he hand (maybe gun in t’other).


  7. @ David
    Even if you were pro or anti BLP, now it does not matter, I said under the conditions of a Blog you have done well.

    My substantive point was and remains that the DLP had many things against them. The leadership and style of it were constantly questioned here. The media sent subliminal messages in photographic images to their disadvantage constantly, often juxtaposed with the BLP’s images. Polls appeared to misrepresent what was supposed to be scientific and people were expected to believed them on the basis they were always right before. The Grenada results were mentioned to give credence on the basis the situations were similar even in leadership styles. Some here could not accept that the Prime Minister had settled the Alexandra issue and many continued to call the Prime Minister all sorts of names.

    Inherent in that name calling was that he had lost his way and did not know what he was doing.

    A few, and good grace prevents me from naming names, made reference to the Prime Minister’s domestic arrangements of a slanderous kind of which they could have no knowledge.

    Despite all this the DLP has a majority in Parliamentary representatives and some have not got the good grace to give them some credit for their victory.

    Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has shown them that there is another way to lead and of doing things. He did it his way and has the AUTHORITY of victory under his leadership. He has brought the boat safely home. He is a man of INTEGRITY and the people of Barbados have entrusted their hope in him and voted accordingly..

    It would be churlish to deny the bloggers who have supported the DLP and taken a lot of lashes here, their moment in the SUN. However fleeting, they deserve that.


  8. didnt a lot of u all on here predicted two years ago that the dlp will fall, it did not and two years after it retianed power against the vested interest, time longer than twine.


  9. ”TO THE POINT | February 22, 2013 at 5:20 PM |

    ”after having stated that …This election was corrupt ….. massive sums…. to ensure that their interest will be protected… thanks to the ..voters who looked at the ….’

    $$$


  10. VOB must look for other persons who can give comments of politics besides Peter Wickham and George Belle.
    George Belle posits that Owen Arthur is the best man to lead the opposition but he must be more active. He should really stop speaking in those academic terms and say he should attend parliament and participate in the debates.

    George Belle you are flogging a dead horse just like the candidates who put up his picture to garner more support because a push poll said that he was so popular. He is not popular throughout Barbados


  11. Some of my BLP buddies on the blog need to show a bit more class. If you say “congratulations to the government”, be sincere or don’t say it at all. The election is over but a lunatic here on the blogs aka “Just a lunatic”, the twin of onions now running around like a headless chicken.
    And then my boy Poor Prodigal – I feel your pain. Hours after the election and your anger is still overflowing. Here is Prodigal’s quote:
    “The PM instead of addressing the nation and asking for healing, was so petty and vindictive!” You could not even let 24 hours before you continue your baseless attacks.
    Man, the election is over. Let us unite and work for the best interests of Barbados. Stop whining and come together for a better tommorow under the DLP.


  12. At least this election proves that the ‘Critics’ who sit @ home and in the shadows,who feel they can manipulate the average ‘ Joe’ into making the correct decision by manipulating their vote have been proved wrong . The Right Excellent Errol Barrow should be proud of the Mirror image we had of ourselves yesterday . Always read between the lines ,don’t let those perceive public misconceptions fool you.Not Pollsters with hidden biases not armchair critics or Political commentators who have no training in Grassroots Political analysis or indeed Political scientists with only subjective bias. We the children of Errol Barrow are now adults ,we can decide an election without help don’t care how much money is spent we will not be bought ,come with integrity or dont come at all


  13. George Belle cannot help. Over the last 18 years, in political victory or defeat he refuses to say anything negative or critical about his buddy Owen Arthur. So here he is pushing Arthur for the umpteenth time. It is getting boring.
    I often said on this blog that this is not the world ,economy or politics of 1999.The BLP keeps pushing Arthur as some larger than life figure when clearly he is not. So they put up Arthur in every constituency and it was a constant reminder to the DLP base as to why they should get out and vote.


  14. David

    Earlier, you queried the credentials for the post of Attorney General. The only requirement to be Attorney General is a seat in the House or Senate. Traditionally, the post has always been held by a lawyer but where is that written? When the AG certifies legislation or advises the Government, he is merely following the advice of the civil servants who are legally trained and paid to advise him.


  15. !
    I for one am not going to say congrats to the government because i know only to well what they the DLP did in this election.

    I’m not bitter, they won, so good luck with that. lets see how they and persons like yourself deals with what happens next.

  16. EQUAL RIGHTS & JUSTICE. Avatar
    EQUAL RIGHTS & JUSTICE.

    i never see so much ppl bought in an election yet,

  17. Barebacked rider Avatar

    Bees, stop licking wunna wounds and belly aching and wake up to the reality that winnah LOSS. A BUNCH O SORE LOSERS.


  18. Hello all, I would like to congratulate the DLP and their supporters for the vigorous fight to victory. The road ahead will not be easy and be happy that Hammy La is no longer there to upset the apple cart.

    To the BLP ….. Congrats to those of you who were elected. Owen you know who the true leader of the BLP is, you have tried to resurrect the youthful person you once were but forgot that father time has replaced him with an old man who should really retire. If only had you endorsed MIA as your heir apparent the results might have been different. You underestimated the love the population have for MIA and you paid the price. MIA this is an opportunity for you to shine and take it and run with it when it presents itself again. Just remember you will be under severe scrutiny because of the serious gender bias that exists in this country. Walk tall and graceful.

    Irene I am disappointed that you didn’t get that seat however you put up a fearsome fight. Good luck!


  19. @to the point where did the dlp got there money from,tell me.


  20. If the election had gone in favour of the BLP , I can tell you that Onions and the other BLP yardfowls would be on this blog gloating and cursing the Hon. PM Stuart but for love of country we need to come together for a better tommorow under the DLP.
    ENUF Of the division.


  21. I think that some of the wealthy,conservative element in Barbados that sponsored the BLP campaign would want to know why after 15 million , they cannot get what they sought. Arthur was given all that money and could not deliver a knockout punch. New Name – FUMBLE Arthur.


  22. David @ac

    You really need to understand that Stuart won a very marginal victory and your divisive rhetoric is exactly why Barbadians voted the way they did.

    Well david whatever works you seem to be happy or not so happy with the result. BTW i am glad to hear you say STUART WON!


  23. 15 million? even with a win, wanna joker can’t stop the lies.

  24. Barebacked rider Avatar

    To all BLP Brasstacks pimps and poll fraudster Wickham, mock senator Linton, Harold Hoyte, Patrick Hoyos, Malcolm Taitt, the Nation, VOB, David Ellis and all other BLP yardfowls and slow learners: Wunnah got 5 more years in the political wilderness so when wunnah stop crying, deal wid it. SORRY BUNCH O SOUR LOSERS.


  25. So there is to be a Sen Biggie Irrie, Min of Culture after all …?

  26. Barebacked rider Avatar

    Marginal or not, we form government and you red necks form opposition. Deal wid dat. TINGS DREAD SO WUNNAH VOTED RED . Not our fault that wunnah cant see pass wunnah noses. Keep on bellyaching.

  27. EQUAL RIGHTS & JUSTICE. Avatar
    EQUAL RIGHTS & JUSTICE.

    oh lawd wunna hear stuart pun de news sounding serious

  28. EQUAL RIGHTS & JUSTICE. Avatar
    EQUAL RIGHTS & JUSTICE.

    it was money corey it was money

  29. DR. THE HONOURABLE Avatar
    DR. THE HONOURABLE

    Stupid questions about polls by CBC News Anchor

    A poll cannot predict emotions
    A poll is a snapshot
    A poll is not gospel
    A poll gives you an idea of a result

    Stop trying to destroy Peter and stop bashing the polls
    Another thing –No Bank-holiday Please
    Saturday and Sunday are already holidays
    Schools have had enough time off
    No need for a Bank Holiday—None

  30. DR. THE HONOURABLE Avatar
    DR. THE HONOURABLE

    Barebacked Rider
    What goes around comes around
    Your words and attitude here on this Blog are not necessary
    Steer yuhself !
    …And stop calling people names
    ..You do not know what the future holds
    Cast your mind back to 2008 and more specifically 2010

  31. Barebacked rider Avatar

    It is no surprise that you have that feeling, being a BLP operative and Owing Arthur lover. Keep on crying.


  32. what i would like to see is strong financial support from govt to help entrepreneur in building industry which would create jobs and set us on a path toward self reliance. AS it is now we rely mostly on the knowledge and expertise of outsiders which in the end becomes burdensome and costly.


  33. congrats to the new govt

  34. DR. THE HONOURABLE Avatar
    DR. THE HONOURABLE

    You should be gracious in victory
    Behave yourself with some decorum please


  35. .’I posit the view that Stuart might be a lameduck Prime Minister this session.He will not achieve anything without looking over his shoulder and looking at the opposition benches too!’
    I think it is time we all stop underestimating Mr Stuart. He has confounded his critics. It was a very constructive move when he brought urban under his wing and was able to deliver the spoils to those disgruntled constituents who told him in no uncertain terms tht he would not get their vote. A word to the wise as enough notwithstanding his opponent wascarrying substantial baggage this time round particularly his public abandonment of the constituency after his defeat last time around.
    What i would respectfully posit is that Mr Stuart needs to assert himself by assigning himself a portfolio in either the ministryof finance or economics to establish his profile in the eyes of the public.
    Clearly, he is not a dunce and could learn with Mr Estwick playing a more prominent role in either of these ministries as well. Mr Estwick was again the star player for the DLP in the campaign and ought to be rewarded with the positon of Deputy Prime Minister.
    The election again saw the DLP galvanising the goodwill of a very understanding or seriously ignorant or forgiving electorate given the unnecessary draconian tax measures imposed on an already overburdened public during thei term of office.
    It would be helpful if the DLP would use some of the fuel charge money hoarded by the BNOC from the Light and Power to ease some of the burdens they placed on a compliant public by offering them some of the goodies promised by the BLP.
    That said, congratulations must be in order for the DEMs strategists who ran a masterful campaign and prove they can win an election minus kingmaker Hartley Henry.
    On the contrary, the BLPs campain floundered in the home stretch and none more so than the last night where with the exception of Kerrie Symnonds The speeches were lacklustre to say the least and offered nothing to attract the attention of the floating vote whereas Mr Estwick was in independence square convincing the undecided and thoughtess that owen arthur had sold Barbados to Trinidad.


  36. Bajans got to b suckers for punishment , n the say we r some of the most Educated ppl in the Caribbean. YEA RITE , but as the saying goes life is what u make it

  37. Barebacked rider Avatar

    DR . THE HONOURABLE
    Your advice is appreciated and accepted but these people had me vex. Now that I got certain things off my chest ya dont have to worry bout me but people have to learn to accept defeat graciously and move on. I did it for years, election after election and I still here. Elections finished and these people still posting all this negative bullshit about the PM and the party. One even talking about government imploding. When will it end


  38. tings dread. miller and onions collecting unemployment!

  39. DR. THE HONOURABLE Avatar
    DR. THE HONOURABLE

    OK
    No problem


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    Musing | February 20, 2013 at 8:27 AM |
    Wickham’s second poll in two days is a puzzle here is why. Wickham posits that the swing remains at 7% against the DLP where it climbed to a long time ago. If this is the case we can draw the conclusion that the entire three week campaign by the DLP had no impact whatsoever. In other words despite government’s excellent performance in five years in the face of history’s worst recesssion the swing needle did not move.

    Despite outstanding articulation of solid creative proposals by the DLP to take Barbados forward during the campaign nothing registered with the public. Wickham’s second poll in two days “to right the wobble” and “the outlier” means there was no push back from the extensive hard fought battle of ideas coming from the DLP.

    The long hard grind of the election campaign based on Wickham’s poll was absolutely unecessary. Producing manifestos was a waste of time.The people of Barbados according to Wickham’s poll are dense. Nothing from the DLP influenced Barbadians despite more than half of them being mass based DLP supporters. The swing needle did not flutter by even one percentage point in the three campaign although the PM moved from single digits in popularity to draw even with Owen Arthur.

    Wicham’s poll postulates that in the face of a multitude of revelations which umasked and showed the BLP as a disunited discredited institution they marched serenly onward. The obvious in fighting in the BLP, Mia Mottley’s destruction by Arthur and cronies, the condemnation of the BLP economic proposals by respected neutral economic analysts counted for nothing says Wickham’s second poll.

    As a humble university graduate I find Wickham’s second poll in two days hard to believe. It is an affront to my intelligence. Wickham’s second poll is a puzzle. The mother of all polls is Thursday 21 February. I will accept the results of Feb 21st poll not Wickham’s.
    —————

    Prohetic word indeed. BTw any sightings of miller, onions, prodigal, just asking, at least observing popped in after the whipping with a few assinine posts. Congratulations to Fruendel’s team you worked hard for a victory you truly deserve.


  41. As the saying goes “father forgive them they know not what they do”

    Whatever happens now, whether good or bad, tax increase or not, (no decreases will come) The persons who wanted to give them another try, the ones who follow a party blindly and the one who sold their votes for a few grantleys, well they all now have the future of Barbados on their conscience. Lets all hope they made the correct choice.


  42. “The record will show that on the weekend we analyse the manifestos of both parties and took the opportunity to make the point that the electorate was very apprehensive about the return of Arthur which BU agreed. ”

    The logic of this comment escapes me Mr David. Please forgive me but i cannot understand how analysing the manifestoes of the two parties could enable one to conclude that “the electorate was very apprehensive about the return of Mr Arthur” paritcularly when, “polls” conducted over the past year up to this week have consistently placed Mr Arthur ahead of the pack where leadership is concerned. In addition, an analysis of the election period could lead one to suggest that had not for Mr Arthur’s privatisation gaffe inter alia which the DLP used to place a seemingly surging BLP on the backfoot and the sudden increase in the Government payroll by strategically inundating marginal constituencies with casual employment, Mr Arthur would probably have been returned to office.


  43. @balance

    your logic always mystifies me. What emperical can u produce that the manifesto could not have made an impact. if the blp was leading up to the paoint and suddenly the manifestos were produced , the gospel of both parties, why could it not have made an impact? Just thinking aloud.

  44. DR. THE HONOURABLE Avatar
    DR. THE HONOURABLE

    Nothing happened
    Read my earlier comments !


  45. “Public Officers could not bear the thought of owing arthur returning to the political stage to cause them pain and sufferings and give him his exit visa”

    SORRY BUT I CANNOT ALLOW THAT INCCURATE COMMENT TO PASS UNCHALLENGED. MR ARTHUR PILOTED LEGISLATION IN PARLIAMENT THAT RETURNED THE 8% SALARY CUT TO PUBLIC WORKERS WHICH WAS VOTED AGAINST BY THE DLP. IN MY CASE, MY PENSION IS $ $200. 00 A MONTH MORE. THE 1998 PENSION AMENDMENT LEGISLATION RESTORED FULL PENSION RIGHTSTO CASUAL WORKERS ILLADVISEDLY TAKEN AWAY BY THE DLP IN 1971


  46. @musing

    not bad reasoning,


  47. David not bu

    u should go burry ur head in the sand


  48. Firstly, let me congratulate the DLP for a nerve shattering win. But before I delve further, I don’t see why we should be pointing accusing fingers at Peter Wickham. This election was unpredictable, just like a hurricane lingering to the east of Barbados and suddenly turn right sparing Barbados. I listened to VOB 92.9 and even the seasoned strategist Hartley Henry had started to give up the ghost. The other panelist even projected a 17-13 in favour of the BLP. However, the laws of uncertainty crept in and spun the election in favor of the DLP. That’s reality and Peter should not be faulted. However, let stop the blame game and put our heads together so that the estimates and the budget be successfully passed so that life can return to normal. Barbados is in excellent hands with a stronger opposition which will keep the government on their toes. We must also bear in mind that voting for additional monies will now be transparent


  49. @ Barebacked rider
    You behave like a 12 year old child.
    Congrats on your “victory”.


  50. Thank you Yardbroom for your congratulatory message to all DLPites on BU. My thanks goes out ac , ccc , adrian hinds and others for robustly putting the DLP view in public domain.

    Dems…….Now. Dems ……..Again

    A pity old onions ……has LOST his flavour !

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