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Senator Caswell Franklyn of the People’s Party for Democracy and Development (PPDD) shared the following email (email addresses were redacted from the email) with the blogmaster. The contents of the email is not new and there is no need for the blogmaster to be prolix except to say-  trivializing the process of law making exposes AND compromises the governance system.

We must do better.

– David Blogmaster

From: Parliament of Barbados <parliamentbarbados@caribsurf.com>
Date: 28 August 2019 at 2:05:26 pm GMT-4
To: “Abrahams, Wilfred” , “Atherley, Bishop Joseph” , “Bostic, Jeffery” , “Bradshaw, Santia” , “Caddle, Marsha” , “Clarke, Gline” , “Dr. Browne, Sonia” , “Dr. Duguid, William”, “Forde, Adrian”, “Forde, Cynthia”, “Gooding-Edghill, G. P. Ian” <, “Griffith, Charles”, “Hinkson, Edmund”, “Holder, Arthur” , “Humphrey, Kirk”, “Husbands, Sandra”, “Jordan, Colin”, “King, John”, “Marshall, Dale”, “Mia A. Mottley, Prime Minister” “Parris, Patricia”, “Payne, George” , “Phillips, Peter” <, “Prescod, Trevor” , “Rowe, Neil”, “Straughn, Ryan”  “Sutherland, Dwight” <, “Symmonds, Kerrie”, “Thorne, Ralph”, “Toppin, Ronald”, “Weir, Indar” , “Beverly, Gibbons”  “Eastmond, Pedro” , “Jones, Nigel”
Cc: “Adams, Rawdon” , “Boyce, Kevin”, “Cheltenham, Dr. Sir Richard” , “Cummins, Lisa” , “Drakes, Crystal”, “Franklyn, Caswell” , “Grant, Rudy” , “Greenidge, Rudolph” , “Haynes, Dr. Crystal” , “Henry, June”, “Holder, Lynette” , “Maynard, Dr. Christopher” , “McConney, Kay”, “Moe, Lucille” , “Moore, Toni”, “Nurse, Lindell”, “Rogers, John” “Sands, Damien”, “Springer, Romel”, “Taitt, Monique, “Walcott, Mr. Jerome” , “Wiggins, Alphea”
Subject: Supplement to the Order Paper for Friday 30th August, 2019

Dear Honourable Members
Please see attached the Supplement to the Order Paper of the House of Assembly for the 49th Sitting to be held on Friday 30th August, 2019 and the measures thereon.
  1. Resolution to grant the sum of $2,073,027 from the Consolidated Fund to place it at the disposal of the Government to supplement the Estimates 2019-2020 as shown in the Supplementary Estimates No. 2 2019-2020 which form the Schedule to the Resolution.
  2. Resolution to approve the borrowing by the Government from Republic Bank (Barbados) Ltd. of the sum up to BBD 26.3 million to repay existing overdraft facilities held by the Barbados Transport Board, the National Housing Corporation and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Regards

Clerk of Parliament

Miss Suzanne Hamblin
Parliament of Barbados
Parliament Buildings
Trafalgar Street
Bridgetown
email: parliamentbarbados@caribsurf.com
Website: www.barbadosparliament.com

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274 responses to “Senator Caswell Franklyn of the Opposition People’s Party for Democracy and Development Exposes a Big Problem II”

  1. Vincent Codrington Avatar
    Vincent Codrington

    Well! Well! Well!! Wuh Loss !! Unbelievable!!

  2. David Avatar
    David

    @Vincent

    The cabal is on the job.

  3. Miller Avatar
    Miller

    @ WURA-WAR-on-U August 31, 2019 12:04 PM
    “IT’S THE CORRUPTION STUPID…decades worth of corruption by both worthless governments and their BRIBERS…. is why Barbados is in the its current HORRIBLE STATE..”
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    How could Barbados be in its “current horrible state” when it can find the money to ‘buy-out’ the former kingpin of bullshit at the country’s main hospital but can’t find the money to buy imported medicine and other supplies for the poor suffering patients?

    As the top dog, this bullshitting man was up to his neck in deals especially when the Don -who is now facing the trial of his life in the USA- was minister arranging deliveries from his Florida-based import/export medical supplies business.

    But why should we be surprised when your nemesis “Enuff” can stand-by and witness- without expressing a word of concern, what is happening to those ex-government employees who were ‘boarded medically unfit’ but now having to find themselves living below the standard to which they have been accustomed.

    Why are the poor, the disadvantaged and marginalized at the coalface of the current IMF austerity and not those who can carry a heavier financial burden?

    Isn’t this a sad reflection on your friendly apologist Enuff when he can see a ghost called ‘the Sales Director of Hyatt’ driving around a Mercedes Benz which was imported free of all duties and taxes but with the kingpin Mal(m)oney performing the role of navigator without incurring tolls fees as he tries to ‘navigate’ successfully around the ‘Abijah Holder’ roundabout to nowhere?

  4. William Skinner Avatar
    William Skinner

    David
    Why pretend that the country is not highly polarized?
    This pension matter is no different from the UWI fees issue. These Bees and Dees ain’t got nothing to do with putting the country first.
    UWI issue: Under Arthur (BLP) it was determined that we could not afford to have free full tuition at UWI forever.
    Pension/Disability : It was determined that the two benefits were a mistake (DLP) Never corrected.
    Political result: Bees we should pay full tuition UWI fees
    Political result : Dees we should continue to pay the benefits
    Keep the cool aid drinkers on both sides happy. That’s where we’re at. Only a hypocrite will say otherwise.

    The Duopoly Rules

  5. David Avatar
    David

    @William

    Political parties are political animals, they make decisions that will feed the animal. How is the BLP or DLP different to the Labour Party and Tories from the UK or Republicans and Democrats in the US? Power flows from the people is what the framers of all Constitutions envisaged- this is the theory- then the vagaries of life intercede and what?

  6. WURA-WAR-on-U Avatar
    WURA-WAR-on-U

    “As the top dog, this bullshitting man was up to his neck in deals especially when the Don -who is now facing the trial of his life in the USA- was minister arranging deliveries from his Florida-based import/export medical supplies business.”

    yep…same shite DLP shitehounds with Taitt as minster of health was accused of…

    the corruption. the corruption, the corruption..

  7. WURA-WAR-on-U Avatar
    WURA-WAR-on-U

    “This pension matter is no different from the UWI fees issue. ”

    ah guess ya did not hear the latest allegations that government WROTE OFF…the 200 million dollar debt to UWI..

    .why pay them when they are all HUNTING DOWN REPARATIONS MONEY…i say…

    but ah want them to know, they are those who will move the EARTH..to make sure they all go to PRISON…for TIEFING even one dime of any reparations that every black bajan is ENTITLED TO……and .if paid in their lifetimes..

  8. WURA-WAR-on-U Avatar
    WURA-WAR-on-U

    “Article by
    Barbados Today Published on
    August 31, 2019
    The Prime Minister has stepped in to end the controversy swirling around the abrupt cut of pension and disability payments, ordering that the policy be reversed.

    Mottley has also weighed in on the delayed payments to beneficiaries, expressing to journalists she had been “upset greatly” by the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

    The decision followed a hastily summoned meeting of ministers and senior civil servants in the Parliament Buildings today, after the topic dominated the daily call-in programme, Down to Brass Tacks, on Voice of Barbados radio all week – and three months since the controversy surfaced”

  9. WURA-WAR-on-U Avatar
    WURA-WAR-on-U

    https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbarbadostoday.bb%2F2019%2F08%2F31%2Fpm-steps-in%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3z_vQ0Pswh9FzdSi9EmIugE-v0LjCE4hAm8bQBLlAGmv_4cN_L5muaoQ0&h=AT3Jpp_ddaNqRtgAG7sSd4zHVvDD_OaP9p5a-D8e_DfoyZK1zUr8ndeMn-R51BPRn6mjWPAXTfu7qadLjGsv-gpQAT36dKBqMEfVioTYPTqt3bTjewm5lCSw5pyRGrRnQwdoxD-lVPsYyro

    for all those POSTING…LIES regarding the 2 pensions…ya really need to stop.

  10. Dullard Avatar
    Dullard

    Whats is the “Bajan Brand”?

  11. William Skinner Avatar
    William Skinner

    @ David

    It may shock you and others to know that I don’t have to follow or accept the norms of the so called developed countries. If within yourself you think that we need to follow them, that’s your choice. The country cannot go forward if we continue to accept inferior and visionless leadership of the Duopoly.

    The Duopoly Rules

  12. John A Avatar
    John A

    I lost for words here for sure!

    Last week it was that we forgive $500 million in liability due from thieves that collected vat but didn’t pay it in correct? But this week we taking away disability pensions again. This after 2 big maguffes promise to give it back a few weeks back, only to take it away Again this week, now to be told the PM giving it back again! I waiting to hear now if Monday they will take it away Again.

    Somebody help me understand what going on I beg wunna.

  13. TheOGazerts Avatar
    TheOGazerts

    I noticed on Bu that there is a twisting of words to suit an argument or to fit a phrase

    Here is my statement.

    “I used to get angry when The Minister would issue pay by dates and the dates would then pass without people getting their money.

    Looks like the minister got tired of telling lies and now keeping his mouth shut.

    I now have to change my stance…Lie a little, say something… Tell them November.”

    It appears that reading to understand is a much more difficult task than what some here think. And they are failing to understand when they think they understand. Anyone who read my statement would see that “the lies” were the numerous dates that have been given to make payments. By now you should have noticed that I avoid the fluffy stuff that excites most of you.

  14. David Avatar
    David

    @John A

    You of all people know what is going on. Think primary surplus target.

  15. John A Avatar
    John A

    @ David.

    Of course we know what is behind it, but we need to have a matter as important as this to many clearly defined and if amendments are to be made to the law then let it occur.

    If some are saying one thing today and another on Wednesday, then clarification is needed and the matter must be legalised. I don’t like this I going make a phone call or do it because I say so approach!

  16. TheOGazerts Avatar
    TheOGazerts

    I see the nonsense “read with understanding being perpetuated”.

    My complaint was not with two pension being paid in error but the reduction from $750.00 to $24.00.
    Let’s say there were two pension being paid in error and they canceled one. Then one of the pension must have been contributing $726.00. Why not pay him that?

    Perhaps one of us need to read to understand and the other is drunk with koolaid.

  17. John A Avatar
    John A

    @ David.

    My point is if we are going to say those receiving disability pension prior to August 31st 2019 will continue to do so, however going forward as of Sept 1st such and such will be the case, then fine come out and say so. When you done say so though go in Parliament and make it legal.

    Lord have mercy it ain’t rocket science!

  18. William Skinner Avatar
    William Skinner

    @ John A

    What’s going on ? Politics. In Barrow’s time , Frank Walcott (BWU) will hammer the government have a march here and there and then Barrow will step in like magic- deal reach.
    Nowadays we ease off the marches get the issue in de papers and Brasstacks. Then send out some kite flyers to confuse the issue- then just so PM steps and like magic de thing get fix.
    So it’s the same old ways of the Duopoly.
    Now all the cool drinkers from both sides will wait until the next ting pop up.
    Possible next big issue: Will the NIS get back our money now that Apes Hill sold ? Count to ten and read the hypocrisy on this one.

    The Duopoly Rules

  19. TheOGazerts Avatar
    TheOGazerts

    And indeed the stories can be written much better.
    Here is an excerpt which throws more light on the matter than all the educated nonsense stated here previously.

    “In May 29, pensioner Janice Harris first brought the situation to light after her $628 pension was reduced to $47.51. Harris, who admitted she also received an invalidity benefit of over $800, said the massive reduction had caused her undue stress.”

    Boys and girls, let us take it one sentence at a time.
    If only the first sentence wast written, then it would be natural to assume that the lady was feeding her family with $628.00 and was now only getting $47.51. A horrible state of affairs. And that was how the story was being told. Those with “insider information” knew the full story.

    Now the second line tells us that she is getting an additional $800.00. Which makes it a very different story.

  20. Lorenzo Avatar
    Lorenzo

    Baje you claim to know Enuff purpose on here tell us what is yours?We see you always agree with the Dem lackies Mariposa and Mr Austin therefore you are in my view a Dem lackey as well.As for Mariposa and Austin you two continue to contradict yourselves calling for Ms Mottley to speak and when she does sbe is a dictator.Unbelievable!The bottom line is these persons have been wrongly receiving two pensions for a long time.This is for Gazzerts whom as many realize rushes to respond without even understanding what he is responding to.He is also calling for his idol Piece wbo since he was washed off by his ex partner Waru has taken a tumble off his high horse sounds more like a poodle than a pitbull lately.Guess he is not as important as he thought he was.Question to you Gazzerts as asked before which bandwagon are you on as a follower Piece or Waru?

  21. TheOGazerts Avatar
    TheOGazerts

    I ignore you my friend. All you have confirmed to me is that your rants here are scripted.
    It looks as if a group of you have a playbook.
    Waru – mad
    Gazerts – read to understand, follower
    piece – crazy old man on medications

    The repeated big lie strategy.

  22. John A Avatar
    John A

    If you can forgive $500M in unpaid vat so as to clean up you books for the IMF without even giving the debt to a foreign collector to try and collect, then wunna got money pay the people the dam pension.

    At least that is the impression an independent thinking non Koolaid drinking Bajan should see it.

    Unless you driving about a new Benz and ain t got money for gas to put in it. Lol

  23. John A Avatar
    John A

    @ William

    Good to hear you. Yes you are correct for sure on that one. The thing is though this case shows a clear case of both poor communication and interpretation of what some are due.

    In other words let’s say you been paying me a certain amount for 15 years, is there not a case for me to claim failure to continue is a breach of a long outstanding contract?

    I accept this might have been an oversight, but now that the IMF have uncovered it don’t you think a clearly defined stand is now required? I cant accept this on again off again on again approach on such a critical issue.

  24. Enuff Avatar
    Enuff

    More laughter from Theogaz!! The mere fact that it is believed that I am an insider, sent here by masters, paid to blog etc warms my cockles. Usually right too!! Means I am not as uneducated and unintelligent as my opponents say. 🤣🤣

  25. Robert Goren Avatar
    Robert Goren

    for all those POSTING…LIES regarding the 2 pensions…ya really need to stop. (Quote)

    What are the lies people are posting about the 2 pensions?

    The Barbados Today article you posted confirms the lady was being paid 2 pensions, but BT made it seem as though she was getting one pension which was reduced to $47.

  26. TheOGazerts Avatar
    TheOGazerts

    Her are the lies
    BT 06192019 Still no change in benefits
    Despite an assurance from Minister of Labour and Social Security Colin Jordan on June 1, that full reinstatement would occur in a matter of days, medically unfit ex-public servants are still awaiting the adjustment.

    BT08292019 still-no-word-from-government-on-outstanding-benefits
    cause treasury workers will only give information to people who are affected.

    “But our members are calling us. Minister Colin Jordan said it should be paid by the end of August, but so far nothing has come and I cannot tell you why,” added Burke.

    BT08312019 PM steps in
    “Last month, Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn had promised that the outstanding money would be paid retroactively sometime in August.

    This followed a promise by Minister of Labour and Social Security Colin Jordan that the change would have been made at the end of July.”

    That is what I called a lie – a series of rolling promises that were not kept; promises to pay and nobody is getting paid.

    The argument was moved from lies to double dipping. Dishonest replies.
    ==================Now to the double dipping”=======================
    The cuts may very well be illegal (at least dishonest).
    This explains why Mia reversed the changes. What they were doing was wrong. I suspect, the law will eventually be changed so that there is no “double dipping” for newcomers.

    ““These [pensioners] are people who cannot work anymore and are entitled to receive their invalidity benefits under the National Insurance Act. Those benefits are payable until you reach pensionable age. It is not a pension right now and Government has no reason other than dishonesty to cut it. It has never been done before but in this current climate, they are trying to save money on the backs of the people,””

    Stop worrying about my understanding and worry about yours and think for yourselves.

  27. Baje Avatar
    Baje

    @ Lorenzo

    Baje you claim to know Enuff purpose on here tell us what is yours?We see you always agree with the Dem lackies Mariposa and Mr Austin therefore you are in my view a Dem lackey as well.As for Mariposa and Austin you two continue to contradict yourselves calling for Ms Mottley to speak and when she does sbe is a dictator.Unbelievable!The bottom line is these persons have been wrongly receiving two pensions for a long time.This is for Gazzerts whom as many realize rushes to respond without even understanding what he is responding to.He is also calling for his idol Piece wbo since he was washed off by his ex partner Waru has taken a tumble off his high horse sounds more like a poodle than a pitbull lately.Guess he is not as important as he thought he was.Question to you Gazzerts as asked before which bandwagon are you on as a follower Piece or Waru?
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Just because I may agree from time to time with anyone particularly the two you have singled out Mariposa and Austin and I reject the obvious slant from @Enuff it makes me a DEM.

    I A MAN WHO HAS NEVER VOTED FOR DLP, BLP or ANY OTHER POLITICAL PARTY, SELF EMPLOYED AND WHO HAS A MASTERS DEGREE AND CAN THINK FOR HIMSELF,

    You are way more that a BUTTHEAD, a real real cxxt.

  28. TheOGazerts Avatar
    TheOGazerts

    Enuff,
    I never thought of you as uneducated.
    Artax is alsoa smart guy.
    🙂 I just cannot figure out why you two end up on the “wrong” side all of the time 🙂

  29. David Avatar
    David

    @John A

    This is the point the blogmaster made to Vincent on the blog earleir. There are two issue at play, the legal issue and the other lack of clear communication.

  30. TheOGazerts Avatar
    TheOGazerts

    Last word..
    The wrong side is not a BLP or a DLP thing.
    I saw that a man who was receiving $750 is now receiving $24.00, and thought that was harsh. Elsewhere I see a story about people being reduce to $30.00, and thought that was harsh.

    You respond and then learn people are receiving two incomes from the government. Why drip-drip; write one complete story.
    Most of us go by what we read. Some stories are incomplete or vague that’s not good.

  31. John A Avatar
    John A

    @ David.

    There is also the fact that those that have been receiving it even though it might of been a legal error, can now claim a contract has been established and that the failure of government to continue to honour it may cause them financial damages.

    Good thing we not in the USA, or one of those ambulance chasers up there would already be preparing a case.

  32. Enuff Avatar
    Enuff

    TheOGas
    Artax and I are seldom on different sides because neither one engages in rumourmongering and noise picking or is a one trick pony. Like Artax, I bout facts but I can be a ruffhouse.🤣🤣

  33. Robert Goren Avatar
    Robert Goren

    By mutual agreement, Dexter James has parted ways with the QEH.

  34. David Avatar
    David

    @John A

    The Auditor General report is riddled with exceptions of pensions being incorrectly paid. This is not a new problem, in this case it is about less rather than more.

  35. David Avatar
    David

    He will have time to play wire golf time with his former boss.

  36. Robert Goren Avatar
    Robert Goren

    The blog police strikes again.

  37. TheOGazerts Avatar
    TheOGazerts

    Mia is developing fine instincts or is getting good advice from somewhere. It seems as if her thinking is becoming more in sync with the average Barbadian than it was previously.

    I hope she manages to avoid acting high and mighty and continues to keep her eyes on those that are less fortunate.

    It is obvious that none of the BU bloggers are in the inner circle as they just rush in to support any plan and to attack others who sees things differently..

    I would urge Mia to continue to go with her gut or with this new bunch of advisors. A little honesty coupled with empathy and vision would make Mia a formidable leader. She has to identify the “yes” crowd and get rid of them.

    If Mia does well as a leader, then the island should do well.

    That is my first concern.

  38. John A Avatar
    John A

    @ David.

    The difference is we now have a new Sheriff in town called The IMF and they shooting first and asking questions later.

    You ain t seen the rush now to clean up receivables and repay overdrafts, the new boss speaks !

  39. WURA-WAR-on-U Avatar
    WURA-WAR-on-U

    It is very clear…that does receiving a DISABILTY PENSION AS THEY ARE ENTITLED…once they reach pensionable age …receive a full pension INSTEAD…

    ……whatever mixup, mixup SCAM they worked at NIS to use people’s bank accounts or whatever……to TIEF…SHOULD HAVE NOT CAUSED HARDSHIPS to those now IMPACTED…and they should NOT STARVE because of it..

  40. David Avatar
    David

    @John A

    We have nobody to blame except ourselves. Successive governments elected by the citizens have mismanaged the economy.Time has expired for us to fix it because we have demonstrated we are incapable. Here it is we have reached a point where we have to legitimize an illegal transaction because it is the only solution.

  41. Vincent Codrington Avatar
    Vincent Codrington

    John A

    It is not rocket science ;but is it actuarial science?

  42. William Skinner Avatar
    William Skinner

    @ David
    “Here it is we have reached a point where we have to legitimize an illegal transaction because it is the only solution.”
    Oh my dear, that should read “……it is the only POLITICAL solution.
    What can the poor auditor general really do about the Duopoly miscreants?

    The Duopoly Rules

  43. John2 Avatar
    John2

    Two pensions

    Squatters

    Same MO

    Do nothing until u have to

  44. Hal Austin Avatar
    Hal Austin

    For the logical consistency of BU plse read below. It is what I call the Bajan Condition.

    Read on:

    What is important is that the prime minster just cannot order that changes take place. This is not a dictatorship. There must be primary and secondary legislation, rules, procedures, leaving the civil servants to do their jobs. Most important of all, we must reform the system of pensions and welfare benefits. (Quote)

    The prime minister is minister of finance, with the stroke of a pen she can mandate it in the short term and support it with legislation in the long term.
    Cannot please you lot, you clamour for the two pensions to be paid, you clamour for the prime minister to get involved, when she does you lot find something else to bray about. (Quote)

    …….. had to suffer for 10 years under the hidden leadership of Stuart, to the point the last administration was labelled the government of silence. We were mocked on the regional stage and absent from the international. We have a leader who is trying to lead from the front to breath some life into that Bajan pride and brand which deflated in recent years. For crissakes offer constructive criticism if you must but this incessant nitpicking is nauseating.(Quote)

    @John A
    We have nobody to blame except ourselves. Successive governments elected by the citizens have mismanaged the economy.Time has expired for us to fix it because we have demonstrated we are incapable. Here it is we have reached a point where we have to legitimize an illegal transaction because it is the only solution.(Quote)

  45. Hal Austin Avatar
    Hal Austin

    @ William

    You got there before me.

  46. David Avatar
    David

    @William

    Successive governments have looked the other way regarding the payment of two pensions. It is a problem today because the treasury is dry. What would be your solution given the current state of things?

  47. Vincent Codrington Avatar
    Vincent Codrington

    @ David BU at 3:12 PM

    You wrote :”we have to legitimize an illegal transaction because it is the only solution “. Explain, if you care.

  48. Hal Austin Avatar
    Hal Austin

    By the way, citizens do not elect governments, the electorate do. Under our system one does not have to be a citizen to vote. Commonwealth citizens resident in Barbados have a right to vote.

  49. Baje Avatar
    Baje

    @TheOGazert

    Mia is developing fine instincts or is getting good advice from somewhere. It seems as if her thinking is becoming more in sync with the average Barbadian than it was previously.

    I hope she manages to avoid acting high and mighty and continues to keep her eyes on those that are less fortunate.

    It is obvious that none of the BU bloggers are in the inner circle as they just rush in to support any plan and to attack others who sees things differently..

    I would urge Mia to continue to go with her gut or with this new bunch of advisors. A little honesty coupled with empathy and vision would make Mia a formidable leader. She has to identify the “yes” crowd and get rid of them.

    If Mia does well as a leader, then the island should do well.

    That is my first concern
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    I share your sentiments.

    Last year when they were elected I was happy hoping for REAL change to benefit especially the poor masses of the locals.

    What I have observed is not what hoped for.

    Hopefully a step in the right direction.

  50. Vincent Codrington Avatar
    Vincent Codrington

    We are certainly not ready.
    @ Hal Austin
    @ William
    I apologize.

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