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Chris Sinckler ALSO Handed Westmorland Hills Development a Wash-pan of Concessions- When Will it End?

The following document was received by the blogmaster and posted without edit. – David, Barbados Underground Dear Underground, attached you will find a letter outlining concessions given to a developer in September 2016 with regard to Westmoreland Hills Development. This development received exemption from VAT and Import Duties in respect of the supplies imported or…

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The following document was received by the blogmaster and posted without edit.
– David, Barbados Underground
Dear Underground, attached you will find a letter outlining concessions given to a developer in September 2016 with regard to Westmoreland Hills Development.
This development received exemption from VAT and Import Duties in respect of the supplies imported or purchased out of a bonded warehouse.
Exemption from the payment of National Social Responsibility Levy with the presentation of a certificate from the project manager.
Exemption  from the payment of Import Duties, Excise Tax, NSRL and VAT on the vehicles and construction equipment (see attachment).
Exemption from the payment of VAT on the provision of services directly related to the project.
Exemption from the payment of corporation tax on income accruing to the company for a period of five years with effect from 29 June 2016.
Exemption from the payment of Property Transfer Tax and Stamp Duty in respect of the initial sale of villas/townhouses being constructed to purchasers.
Exemption from the payment of Withholding Tax for a period of five years effective 29 June 2016 in respect of dividends paid by the company to its non-resident shareholders; and fees paid to non-residents who are contracted to provide management services or technical skills.
Exemption from the payment of VAT and import duties for non-resident employees on their personal and household effects and motor vehicles.
Now could someone from the Ministry of Finance say if any of the sales revenue on this project is coming to Barbados and why would all of these concessions be given?

67 responses to “Chris Sinckler ALSO Handed Westmorland Hills Development a Wash-pan of Concessions- When Will it End?”

  1. David Avatar
    David

    @Vincent

    Let us hope he takes to a statemans role. Some are tired of the fractious approach to dealing with matters.

  2. WURA-WAR-on-U Avatar
    WURA-WAR-on-U

    WORTH READING TWICE…so the uppity negros who believie they are suddenly elevated above their people once elected can SEE WHAT REAL LEADERSHIP IS.

    ..always ready to sue…yall should be in goddamn PRISON…..YA FRAUDS….taking advantage of a weak ass colonial system that is not fit for purpose, never was…

    “As interesting as it may sounds, Sweden does not offer luxury or privileges to its politicians as they live like other ordinary citizens of the country. Swedish ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) do not have official cars or private drivers, they travel and transport around like everyone else in crowded public buses and trains, Mail and Guardian reports.

    Also, the Swedish ministers do not have any parliamentary immunity and are tried in court like anybody facing trail would be. Another interesting thing to note about the politicians is that they do not have private secretaries in their offices and their office are reportedly as small as 8m2. “I’m the one who pays the politicians, and I see no reason to give them a life of luxury,” Joakim Holm, a Swedish citizen said.

    Politicians who spend public money on taxi rides instead of using the public train end on news headlines as even the speaker of the parliament has a card to use on public transport. Only the prime minister, however, has the luxury of using a car from the security forces on a permanent arrangement. The politicians also do not earn big as their salaries are just about two times more than that of an elementary school teacher. It is even way lower at the municipal level as Swedish councilors do not earn a salary or have an office, they work from home. Sweden is a country without excellences as it treats its public office holders as ordinary citizens without privileges. ”

    Read more: https://www.legit.ng/1241309-swedish-politicians-official-cars-offices-titles-public-trains.html?fbclid=IwAR07K7rzwOK3dsb3iwCAh3irqmxXADmzFUhx–IDBbQMJroSIKEV4_SQPBw

  3. Hal Austin Avatar
    Hal Austin

    If we were to ignore Erskine Sandiford, Owen Arthur was the first trained economist to be prime minster of Barbados and he was in charge for 14 consecutive years.
    Thatcher was prime minster of the UK for 11 years; compare the two regimes. Thatcherism has left an impact, for good or bad, on UK society. Has Arthurism?

  4. WURA-WAR-on-U Avatar
    WURA-WAR-on-U

    This needs looking into across the Caribbean and PARTICULARLY IN BARBADOS…i have never met such a bunch of nasty, repulsive, stinking arrogant lowlifes as the ministers/politicians/lawyers in Barbados once they are elected to PUBLIC OFFICE…it is a damn disgrace that they are even allowed access to taxpayer’s money AND pensions too…with their wicked, criminal attitudes toward their own people.

    AND..it should NOT be allowed to continue.

    It is time the PEOPLE who pay their salaries…TAKE A STAND….and rid themselves of these blights and stains on the island…until new politicins develop a better attitude….devoid of the colonial bullshit with the added twist of evil these backward lot in the parliament now pracitce..

  5. Dullard Avatar
    Dullard

    He has one of sharpest minds in the CARICOM region wrt Transforming Very Small Economies

    Can someone please point out to the Dullard – with real evidence – how Mr. Arthur transformed the Barbados economy?

    Many thanks!

  6. Tron Avatar
    Tron

    @ Dullard August 25, 2019 5:05 PM

    Tron tells you. OSA has inflated the formerly lean state administration to such an extent that Barbados is no longer a market economy, but a socialist madhouse with a huge backlog of human “resources” in the bureaucracy. So OSA has transformed Barbados. I am really glad that our honourable Preminier Minister does not rely on his advice. OSA knows as much about bureaucracy as Burnham knows about statesmanship.

    In contrast, Lord Sandiford was the only Prime so far who had the courage to fight the Kraken called bureaucracy and thin out the public service. Thank you Sandi!

  7. David Avatar
    David


    De Peiza re-elected

    RACHELLE AGARD, rachelleagard@nationnews.com

    Added 25 August 2019

    https://www.nationnews.com/IMG/041/85041/verla-de-peiza4337-450×303.jpg

    President of the Democratic Labour Party Verla De Peiza.

    Verla De Peiza has retained the presidency of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP).

    The announcement was made moments ago following voting yesterday at the party’s George Street, St Michael headquarters.

    De Peiza originally faced a challenge by former Minister of Culture Stephen Lashley. However, Lashley withdrew his bid on the eve of elections during the DLP’s 64th Annual General Conference this weekend.

    This is the second consecutive election in which Lashley has withdrawn his candidacy for leadership of the party.

    Meanwhile, former Senator Irene Sandiford- Garner retained the post of first vice president out of a field of nine candidates.

    Additionally, Simon Alleyne was elected as second vice president, Andre Worrell as third vice president and Nicholas Alleyne as fourth vice president.

    Guyson Mayers retained the position of general secretary after George Pilgrim pulled out, leaving former Attorney General Adriel Brathwaite who was unsuccessful in his bid for the position.

    Pedro Shepherd won the bid for assistant general secretary, and Henderson Williams will serve as treasurer.

    Members of the General Council include Hartley Reid, Patrick Gollop, Sylvia Alleyne, Sandra Estwick, Clyde Chase and Cleeton Coppin. (RA)

  8. Vincent Codrington Avatar
    Vincent Codrington

    @ David at 1 :08 PM

    I am of the opinion that in this appointment OSA has no other choice than to behave as a technocrat. It is not a political assignment. Thus far in his career as an economist he has little if anything to be ashamed of. He has lived up to my expectations. He played the cards dealt to him with finesse. The historical record is there for all to see.

  9. David Avatar
    David

    @Vincent

    He has a choice how he wants to be recorded in history. The ball is in his court.

  10. Vincent Codrington Avatar
    Vincent Codrington

    @ Hal Austin

    PM Tom Adams studied Politics ,Philosophy and Economics at Oxford University. EWB graduated with BSc (econ) from LSE London University.. Whereas the latter did not specialize in Economics, he would have taken enough electives to understand the intricacies of economics. Moreover they applied what they knew to the effective management of Barbados.

  11. Hal Austin Avatar
    Hal Austin

    @ Vincent

    All students of PPE do not specialise in economics. Look at David Cameron. Barrow was a student at LSE when Arthur Lewis was a don; discuss. In any case, |I do not consider undergraduate economics to be ‘training’; it is a mere introduction.
    Arthur was the first trained economist to be prime minister of Barbados. As to being ashamed, what did he deliver after 14 consecutive years of stewardship of the economy. During those years Barbados underperformed the regional and global economies.
    I have said before, Arthur’s great contribution to Barbados and Barbadian history, is to write: on CARICOM, his autobiography, on politics in a small island nation, etc. He has a big story to tell. He should walk away from the public stage.
    I am sure he is not doing it for the money, since his pension is 100 per cent of his salary as prime minister.

  12. Vincent Codrington Avatar
    Vincent Codrington

    @ Hal

    OSA has played his part. I hope you have played your part.There are no Bajans in public life that pass your tests of achievement.It is a good thing that you have no clout.

  13. Hal Austin Avatar
    Hal Austin

    @ Vincent

    My test is not the individual, but the achievable. Without miracles, Barbados should be doing much better. I have no clout, I do not want any clout. I am just not prepared to compromise on what is achievable. Barbados deserves the best.

  14. Upstairs & Quiet Avatar
    Upstairs & Quiet

    @David

    Handing out tax and duty concessions by Sinckler is one thing but taking up tax payers money and compulsorily acquiring lands of one private sector player so as to give it, free-of-cost, to a private sector hotel developer, is a whole different kettle of fish. Hyatt is on high!!

  15. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    OH CANADA.

    ” During a heated discussion on VOB’s popular Down to Brasstacks call-in show, Williams called in to declare that ahead of a sale of the polo club and adjoining golf course to Canadian entrepreneur Glen Chamandy, the development was not “in bush, like Lion Castle”.

    Sir Charles said: “Apes Hill Polo Club is very much still active and properly groomed and in excellent condition.”

    While admitting the 470-acre Apes Hill Golf Course was initially at risk of deterioration, the developer credited Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s intervention in getting the property sold to the Canadian businessman, who said he would revitalise the property.”

  16. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    @ David,

    So much happening its hard to keep up eh !

  17. David Avatar
    David

    @Hants

    All the result of mismanaging our affairs for many years now.

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