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One of the challenges of life is the constant battle to detach from an incessant stream of negativity about us. It is not uncommon for those who hold an optimistic outlook about life to be ridiculed by what seems to be a majority. This blogmaster lives it and knows it.

To avoid being suffocated by the constant tide of negative views, it is important to feed the mind with evidence based perspectives. It seems appropriate during the month of November when there will be a psychological need by many to romanticize the past that we remember to embrace an optimistic mindset that says problems are to be solved. We do not live on Utopia.

Based on the sources, Homo sapiens is reported as existing for greater than 300,000 years. We may quibble as usual about the number but the fact is, mankind has been walking the planet for an unimaginably long time. Through the ages mankind has demonstrated untold resilience by overcoming challenges whether man made or tossed up by nature.

It seems a simple task human beings having been given life and the resources of a bountiful planet to experience to enjoy the changing scenes of life in trouble and in joy, we make good use of it.

As is customary the blogmaster often entertains commentators away from the blog to assist with mental stimulation in pursuit of the elusive state of nirvana. One such commentator Steven Pinker, a psychologist presented on the topic – Is the world getting better or worse? A look at the numbers. Some will question his yardstick about matters where quantitative and qualitative approaches get blurred. A reminder no man made constructs are perfect. Our mindset to solve issues presented must be never ending.

Steven Pinker is a professor of cognitive science.

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308 responses to “Down With Negativity!”

  1. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Wuh happen, de wife just admit she was faking her orgasm?

    The way I see it, you told her what I said about wives faking orgasms. You were expecting her to laugh hard and then you realised that she was hardly laughing.

    Doan blame me! I din tell yuh to tell she!

  2. William Skinner Avatar
    William Skinner

    There is an interesting trend developing. that we are hearing on the call in programs and witnessing in both traditional and other media. Complaining , questioning, criticizing or critiquing are now being branded as negativity.
    We must always remember that the price of freedom is eternal vigilance. One of the most potent weapons against democracy is to brand those who oppose or see issues differently as
    negative.

  3. TheOGazerts Avatar
    TheOGazerts

    You are stressing me out. Now, you got me wondering if my one-minute sessions never cause an orgasm.
    Has she been lying to me all these years? Should I ask her? Can I handle the truth?

    I remember the last time in Barbados, I saw a drink name ” Bedroom Bully”. Silly ass Lawson must be importing that stuff. Hi buddy, does it work? Where’s the link?

    Faking an orgasm is the greatest gift a woman can give a man.

  4. David Avatar
    David

    @William

    Trust you to jump in with some nebulous comment. Do you grasp the point being made here? Criticism is only useful if constructive and given sincerely. We have commenters on the blog who post everyday from their narrow interest/agenda. For some anything BLP must be criticized, the same with DLP people. Some encountered a wrong inflicted by the courts and automatically Barbados is hell. It gets as ridiculous as a person jilted by a Bajan man and the whole of Barbados must be doomed to fire and brimstone. What if commenters took the time to anchor their criticism to a rational thought others can follow?

    In your neck of the woods people are shot for jogging through neighborhoods while black, driving while black, idiots now down ordinary people while engaged in innocent activity. All of us are belittling every day to live quality lifes. ALL!

  5. WURA-War-on-U Avatar
    WURA-War-on-U

    “Complaining , questioning, criticizing or critiquing are now being branded as negativity.”

    it’s to propagate indoctrination and FALSE NARRATIVES…as is the norm….to continue a reckless and dangerous to the Black population….status quo…i have listened to what their imps and pimps spout on other forums…..and it’s nothing pretty…who want to cover that up too…that’s too bad…not everyone is fooled…the YOUNG GENERATION is NOT AMUSED and will expertly take matters in HAND…they are fearless and don’t gIve one nor 2 shits about the slave minded.

    why is everyone acting likt the YOUNGER GENERATIONS don’t exist and have NO SAY…

  6. WURA-War-on-U Avatar
    WURA-War-on-U

    Some people need to ask their children and grandchildren WHAT THEY THINK…mine will tell ya straight up that they are NOT ENABLING or condoning THEIR OWN DEMISE…

    William…sorry that others can’t see where this is headed, and we can’t make them.

  7. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    I doubt your wife would feel she had to lie to you. Your ego is not so big and you are not misogynistic. She would simply tell you which way to go. And you would listen and get it done.

  8. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    William,

    There is that trend. Just as there is a trend that calls all critics “haters”.

    But neither David, nor myself fall into that category. Neither do you fall into the total negativity category.

    I don’t know why you always feel the need to defend what is not directed at you.

    I think you see the potential that lies in these islands and are frustrated that we are not capitalising on what we have.

    I do not think you see us as lost, hopeless slaves who will never be free or Barbados as a hellhole that we should all abandon.

    Criticism is necessary if we are to move forward. But so is acknowledgement of the positives.

    I have never seen a case where blowing problems out of proportion, ignoring the positives and viewing issues from a skewed perspective got anything done.

    Snuffing out hope when one cannot see into the future is not being realistic. In fact, snuffing out hope GUARANTEES that NOTHING will be done. Hopeless people do not accomplish a thing.

    These things are counterproductive.

    Just saying.

  9. WURA-War-on-U Avatar
    WURA-War-on-U

    On another forum people are lamenting “we sat back and allowed Barbados to be sold to China, now what are we going to do about it”

    imagine that…Pacha warned, Miller warned, William warned, many warned….NONE LISTENED…

  10. William Skinner Avatar
    William Skinner

    @ David
    I know the difference between negativity and a genuine concern . If you find that “ nebulous” it is fine with me.
    I have been clear and precise in my comment.
    Peace

  11. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Well, we’ll just have to buy it back, won’t we!

    Are the lamenters going to do anything other than lament? Are they willing to make the adjustments necessary? Are they prepared to make the sacrifice?

  12. William Skinner Avatar
    William Skinner

    @ Donna
    I defend what I think I should defend whether it directly affects me is of no importance. If I thought that way , I would have never taken any interest in the affairs of my country or any where else .
    You have admitted there is a trend . it’s real and dangerous especially in a country where those who are genuinely complaining are the already downtrodden. It’s just as dangerous in. any other country where the disadvantaged are asked to be more positive while the rich and affluent are allowed to do as they please.
    I was careful to point out where I have seen , heard and read this sophisticated propaganda which is ultimately designed to protect the powerful political and economic class.
    This certainly goes beyond desultory exercises or the often predictable comments of blind party loyalists.
    The price of freedom is eternal vigilance , we ignore that at our own peril.
    There is still something on our statute books called the Public Order Act. That act was prefaced on the lie that those who were speaking the truth were being negative and trying to undo gains that were achieved.
    I know of what I speak.
    Peace

  13. WURA-War-on-U Avatar
    WURA-War-on-U

    Personally, am happy for everyone and very glad they are happy too.

    just saw some photos where Guadelupeans BURNT DOWN THE WHOLE PLACE….but that’s another story…

  14. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Just here watching a segment on The Problem with Political Despair.

    Snuff out hope and de dog done dead!

    No-one can see the future. No-one knows what is possible. No-one should pretend to be clairvoyant.

  15. David Avatar
    David

    No you do not William. There are things your are ignorant about some commenters.

  16. WURA-War-on-U Avatar
    WURA-War-on-U

    “There is still something on our statute books called the Public Order Act. That act was prefaced on the lie that those who were speaking the truth were being negative and trying to undo gains that were achieved.
    I know of what I speak.
    Peace”

    i say they seem VERY happy and comfortable with it, i say let them keep it….some people do not understand what real freedom is and do not strive to be free, only time i have a problem with that is when they try to reel me into their physical or mental CAPTIVITY…that’s when i fight back tooth and nail..

  17. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    William,

    I don’t admit anything. I simply agree that there is such a trend. I am not one who has to be forced to “admit” anything. I am not resistant to truth.

    So… write your letters to the editor and get on the call in programmes and do whatever is necessary to buck the trend.

    But we must be careful to cut out extreme hyperbole or we run the risk of being dismissed as loonies.

  18. Artax Avatar
    Artax

    Donna

    I forgot that, on July 11, 2020, Antigua & Barbuda’s Parliament amended the island’s Companies Act, as outlined in Section 564 (1) of the Companies (Amendment) Act # 17 of 2020, to include an option for insolvent companies to apply for Court protection against its creditors, rather than being compelled to liquidate.

    So, the Act essentially prohibits creditors from suing the Antigua & Barbuda government over any claims against LIAT.

    But remember, in statements from the Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Cabinet meeting, PM Browne said, The Cabinet agreed that a moral obligation exists to pay severance to former LIAT employees throughout the countries where the airline once operated.

  19. William Skinner Avatar
    William Skinner

    @
    If I am deemed to be “ ignorant” of some commenters on BU so be it. You wrote an article about negativity. It simply triggered a general comment from me that there is now a trend in both established and other media to brand people as negative who may have opposing opinions. It was as simple as that.
    I even mentioned and identified one source : call in programs, as an example.
    Peace.

  20. William Skinner Avatar
    William Skinner

    @ Donna
    I used the wrong word. It should have been agreed and not accept. My apologies.

  21. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    William,

    You have never discussed this Public Order Act at length.

    I remember something about it but since you know more, why not explain to us in detail how it curtailed dissent.

  22. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Artax,

    Thanks again! So I wasn’t muddled at all, was I?

    Now I have the full picture. I think I have some issues with that law though.

  23. Artax Avatar
    Artax

    @ GP November 23, 2021 9:14 PM

    A very informative contribution and based on the personal perspective of an employee and not a politician.

    With your permission, I’ll like to use the information therein for future reference.

    I’m aware that “ONE OF THE MAJOR COSTS OF A FLIGHT WAS THE FUEL EXPENDED ON TAKING OFF THE AIRCRAFT, LIAT WOULD ALWAYS BE PROBLEMATIC BECAUSE OF THE ISLAND HOPPING NATURE OF THEIR BUSINESS MODEL.”

    That issue, in addition to regional politics, especially Antigua & Barbuda…….. LIAT being over-staffed, the exorbitant cost of operating flights to islands that did not provide financial support, while trying maintain airfares at reasonable rates, obviously exacerbated the airline’s problems.

  24. Miller Avatar
    Miller

    @ William Skinner November 24, 2021 8:36 AM
    (Quote):
    There is still something on our statute books called the Public Order Act. That act was prefaced on the lie that those who were speaking the truth were being negative and trying to undo gains that were achieved.
    I know of what I speak. (Unquote).
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    It would be interesting to see if that same piece of legislation in its present form is carried forward and remains applicable under the promised New Constitution for the new republic.

    A piece of colonial-based legislation designed deliberately to control the blacks and stymie forms of dissent or demonstration of opposition to the actions of the ruling elite reminiscent of the days slavery and emboldened colonialism.

  25. GP Avatar
    GP

    ARTAX
    YOU ARE FREE TO SHARE ANYTHING I SAY ON BU WITH ANYONE ANYWHERE BECAUSE I TRY AT ALL TIMES TO SPEAK THE TRUTH AND REPORT ONLY THE BEST INFO IN MY POSSESSION.
    I NEVER COME TO SCORE POINTS OR IMPRESS–ONLY TO BE ACCURATE

    PERHAPS WITH MORE LARGER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS IN THE REGION, MORE ECONOMIC FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE WORKED OUT THAT CAN ELIMINATE THE ISLAND HOPPING SCHEDULES

    I MUST SAY THOUGH THAT IT WAS QUITE INTERESTING TO FLY INTO MELVILLE HALL AND VIGIE
    ALSO I THINK IT IS LUDICROUUS TO SCRAP VIGIE AS I HEARD THAT THE ST LUCIANS THOUGHT OF DOING

    IF ONE WANTS TO DO BUSINESS IN CASTRIES OR IN THE NORTH OF THE ISLAND, WHERE EVERYTHING SEEMS NOW TO BE CENTERED THERE IS REALLY NEED TO DRIVE IN FROM THE SOUTH, EVEN THE ROUTE SEEMS TO BE MUCH SHORTENED TO DAY

    YOU SEEM TO HAVE HAD LOTS OF EXPERIENCE FLYING INTO MANY OF THESE AIRPORTS .

  26. WURA-War-on-U Avatar
    WURA-War-on-U

    We have discussed the Public Order Act on here for YEARS on end, since the early 70s as a teen i have known about it’s racist, discriminatory oppressive existence to keep out Afrikaness, spiritutality and BAN Pan Africanism, ALL panafricanists and FREEDOM OF THOUGHT….and NOT ONE minister, lawmaker etc EVER REMOVED IT…because it has always served their SLAVE SOCIETY WELL…they can leave it right there as far as am concerned, who wants to REMOVE THEMSELVES away from them and it will…..it’s all about personal choices and the right to make them.

  27. Sensory Information Avatar
    Sensory Information

    “You are stressing me out. Now, you got me wondering if my one-minute sessions never cause an orgasm.
    Has she been lying to me all these years? Should I ask her? Can I handle the truth?”

    “Faking an orgasm is the greatest gift a woman can give a man.”

    It is usually followed by you cumming your load half a second later
    the underlying message is
    is it is now time to stop f**king

    Sensory Information
    People need to get out of their head (thinking)
    what this means is to get into your body
    this applies to sex / exercise / meditation / 5 senses
    to achieve this,
    whenever the mind wanders,
    move the focus of your minds thoughts back into your body

  28. WURA-War-on-U Avatar
    WURA-War-on-U

    As a matter of fact William…i have started my second book and that act of evil, betrayal and criminality will be featured prominently….a look into the bent minds of self-hatred. under the Public Order Act.

  29. William Skinner Avatar
    William Skinner

    @Donna
    It’s years that I have mentioned the Public Order Act and it’s origins on BU. Others have also commented on the nefarious instrument.
    The act was used to stop / clamp down on an emerging and progressive group of Black nationalists who were educating the masses via public meetings.
    Their platform was mainly about : racism, suppression, white economic dominance and the need for radical land reform and true economic enfranchisement.
    As for a detailed analysis of the act , I politely, have to decline at this time.

  30. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    William,

    Just saying, I know about the law but I never saw its effects. I was too young. I wondered if it had succeeded in muzzling dissent.

    But I can see that this blog is going to test my self-control today. I am trying to ignore but it is really not my style. Before David gets upset, I gone.

    So no discussion, no sweat!

  31. Artax Avatar
    Artax

    Donna November 24, 2021 9:12 AM #: “Now I have the full picture. I think I have some issues with that law though.”

    Donna

    I also have some issues with the amended legislation as well……. so too were the retrenched former LIAT pilots.

    Barbadian Captain Neil Cave filed a class-action suit in St. John’s High Court on behalf of nine other current or former LIAT pilots, against the ANU government, challenging the constitutionality of the recently amended Companies Act which prohibits anyone from suing the Antigua and Barbuda government over any claims against LIAT.

    “According to Captain Cave’s affidavit, the Constitutional motion arose from a matter on May 27, 2015 when the 10 pilots instituted a claim against their employer seeking certain declarations and orders regarding pension monies deposited in an Antigua bank and prior to that, into a CLICO International Life Insurance fund without the authority of the pilots’ union and “in clear breach” of the existing collective and other agreements.”

    On Saturday, March 20, 2021 during an interview on “Browne and Browne” radio show on his Pointe FM 99.1 radio station, Browne is reported as having said, “You see those very pilots, especially those in Barbados, I’m told that they are some rotten elements, and one of the reasons why LIAT collapsed is not so much because of COVID you know, it’s because of the behaviour of them rotten elements within LIAT […]”

    “So, after those rotten elements done mash up the company, they coming to make trouble again. But as they saying goes, ‘they better wet their hands and wait for us because we coming hard.”

    I’ll remind you of three promises Gaston Browne made to the Antiguan electorate.

    (1). That Antigua & Barbuda replaces Barbados as the majority shareholder in LIAT.

    (2). Establishing a UWI Campus in Antigua & Barbuda, so Antiguans won’t have to travel to Barbados to pursue their tertiary level education.

    (3). Encourage the USA to relocate its embassy to Antigua, so Antiguans would not have to Barbados when applying for an American visa.

    So far, he has achieved 2 out of 3.

  32. WURA-War-on-U Avatar
    WURA-War-on-U

    The destruction to Black lives that the Public Order Act NOTICEABLY caused for nearly half century should now be its own catalyst to BRING DOWN its enablers and instigators…

  33. William Skinner Avatar
    William Skinner

    @ Donna
    I understand your position. Quite frankly , I don’t think that many people even pay attention to the Act. It certainly has not occupied the minds of the populace and seems to have been accepted as a good piece of legislation. My views are not in the mainstream but they are embraced and supported by others who witness our general opposition to radical political reform.
    This of course has made penetration of the status quo extremely cumbersome and difficult.
    BTW, I am not frustrated by the current failure of the current collective leadership to be more determined and forward thinking in moving the region in a more cohesive fashion.
    Like you, I have confidence in the region’s youth. I am very certain that they and coming generations will complete the tasks.
    The struggle continues……….

  34. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    William,

    See what I mean? Not negative at all! I have hope. You have hope. David has hope.

    🎵We three clowns of Hope Rd we are🎶

  35. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Artax,

    Not a Caricom man, I see. I hope he can swim alone.

  36. Miller Avatar
    Miller

    (Quote).
    Encourage the USA to relocate its embassy to Antigua, so Antiguans would not have to Barbados when applying for an American visa. (Unquote).
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    There are rumours (note the word “rumours”) in foreign high commission circles that the UK could also be considering the relocating of its [major] presence in the East Caribbean to a cheaper and, possibly, more salubrious and safer location.

  37. WURA-War-on-U Avatar
    WURA-War-on-U

    “This of course has made penetration of the status quo extremely cumbersome and difficult.”

    most people would prefer it so, since they were NEVER truly EDUCATED to the facts and so therefore never knew of it’s biting destructiveness…..all roads lead back to crimes against Black humanity….keeping the population mentally STAGNATED, financially stunted and sequestered firmly in place by a debilitating act of aggression…

  38. Artax Avatar
    Artax

    @ Dr. GP

    Yes, I’ve travelled to almost all the Caribbean islands……….. my favourites being SVG, SLU and Saba.

    Gros Islet in St. Lucia is quickly becoming a center for businesses. You’re aware Rodney Bay; Beausejour, where several houses, guest houses and apartments are being built, Darren Sammy Cricket Ground, Pigeon Point are all located in that parish.

    I usually stay in Monchy when I’m there. The area is in close proximity to the cricket ground. I use a few ‘back roads’ to there get if I’m going to watch cricket.

    I love to talk about the Caribbean. However, I realised there was a particular BU contributor who would often mention how many islands he visited for vacation or in which one he was offered a job. But, whenever I shared my experiences with someone, similarly to a termite, he would immediately ‘come out of the woodwork’ to drop his ‘trade mark’ snide derogatory remarks, suggesting I’m bragging about going off to some island to get drunk.

    Yet, his fans, who purposely ignore his condescending behaviour, would want us to join them in describing him as ‘brilliant.’

    It’s the type of hypocrisy that’s prevalent in this forum.

    By the way, at stumps, West Indies are struggling Sri Lanka at 52/6, requiring 296 more runs to reach the target of 348.

  39. Artax Avatar
    Artax

    ******** West Indies are struggling AGAINST Sri Lanka at 52/6…….

  40. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Artax,

    Getting drunk??????

    I did not know it was so bad.

    WOW!

  41. WURA-War-on-U Avatar
    WURA-War-on-U

    All of this would be laughable if it wasn’t so serious…..that’s why some people are now dedicated to RECORDING IT …..how the hell they planned to get away with these decades old crimes becoming VERY PUBLIC knowledge is incredibly deceitful and naive….thing about it, the CRIME SCENE still exists, that dangerous act is live evidence…..and am sure they have no clue how to get rid of it..since they still believe they owe minority criminals something and have to appease and please them at the expense of the majority who voted them to parliament..

    The present and upcoming generations will now read all about it….i knew that too many people were clueless about how the act is structured but now it seems that most EVERYONE IS…and are even more clueless about all the trauma, injury and death it caused……and that must be remedied..

  42. Artax Avatar
    Artax

    Negativity??????

    A Jamaican or Guyanese could come to Barbados, REMAIN in the island ILLEGALLY after the mandatory six (6) month stay has expired…… illegally occupy and build houses on people’s property, while securing additional ‘house spots’ thereon for their relatives and friends.

    The Government of Barbados REWARDED their ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES with house and land or grants to construct their own.

    Many of them ILLEGALLY BUILT and OPERATED STALLS to sell food and beverages around the environs of the old Fairchild Street market compound, WITHOUT the REQUIRED liquor licenses and health certificates.
    They are also hawking clothes, fruits and vegetables on sidewalks and alleys around Bridgetown., as well as setting up shanties wherever they choose on the city’s environs.

    ‘Government’ has also ALLOCATED stalls in the new Fairchild Street Market to those ILLEGAL vendors, AHEAD of vendors who were LEGITIMATELY operating and PAYING THEIR RENT in the old market.

    Manufacturers and retailers of school uniforms complained to ‘government’ about the losses they expected to incur from the lack of sales, as a result of online school sessions.
    ‘Government,’ made a DECISION to PURCHASE 70% of their stock, which is essentially a form of COMPENSATION for loss of sales.

    But, the SAME Mia Mottley administration made ANOTHER decision to DISCONTINUE the PAYMENT of PENSIONS, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, to RETIRED National Assistance Board (NAB) employees, thereby DEPRIVING POOR senior citizens of income, which in some cases, they were RECEIVING for over TEN (10) YEARS.

    In other words, Mottley COULD MEET WITH business people, such as Eddy Abed of ‘Abed’s’ and Christopher Hadchity of ‘Yankee Garments Ltd.,’ and MAKE a PROPOSAL to COMPENSATE them in the amount of 70% each.

    Ironically, those few RETIRED SENIOR CITIZENS, the MAJORITY of whom are in their LATE 70s and early 80s, similarly complained about losses they expected to incur as a result of the discontinuation of their pensions.

    Their REQUESTS to meet with both Mia Mottley and the Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde, under whose portfolio the NAB falls, so as to express their plight and ask for an explanation why the pensions payments were discontinued, HAVE BEEN REPEATEDLY IGNORED.

    I guess we have to OVERLOOK or IGNORE the NEGATIVES in those situations to FOCUS PRIMARILY on the POSITIVES.

  43. William Skinner Avatar
    William Skinner

    “ i. Effective July 1, 2018 the National Social Responsibility Levy (NSRL) will be repealed. The Fair Trading Commission will be asked to monitor developments to ensure that retailers reduce their prices appropriately; ”
    Prime Minister Mia Mottley.

  44. Artax Avatar
    Artax

    @ Donna November 24, 2021 11:59 AM #: “I did not know it was so bad. WOW!”

    Donna

    WORSE THAN THAT.

    The guy is also known for making comments and then subsequently deny he made them. That’s why I love the BU archives.

    Let me give you an example of his dishonesty. In response to a contribution by Lawson, I posted an article from the February 7, 2018 on-line edition of the New York Times, written by Michael D. Shear and Allan Rapperport, in which they reported. “President Trump relentlessly cited the stock market’s meteoric rise as a sign of his success at restoring confidence in the American economy.”

    The guy DELIBERATELY ATTRIBUTED Trump’s comments to me, to suggest I do not know the difference between the stock market and the economy, which is essentially an intentional untruth made with the deliberate intent to convey a false impression.
    He went on to use contributions of other individuals, as an opportunity to reinforce his dishonesty.

    “February 12, 2018 4:15 A.M #: I have been warning about the militarisation of policing in the English-speaking Caribbean, and especially in Barbados, with the RSS playing a central role. Instead of looking closely at our human rights and democratic institutions, some one-dimensional bloggers have been concentrating on the economy, which most of them do not fully understand, with some even stubbornly confusing the economy with the stock market and do not fully understand the significance of a forensic audit.”

    And, this went on until he eventually disappeared from the scene a few months ago.

    I’ll give you another example. David wrote the following comment:

    “David: June 3, 2018 4:52 PM #: Don’t worry about Natalee, Bizzy’s wife gave her a pick in one of her shops. Natalee in the Senate would have been a disgrace after watching a few of her IG vids before experiencing her epiphany moment.”

    The guy attributed the above comments to me, thereby giving himself the opportunity to ‘say’ the following:

    “June 3, 6:42 PM #: I am amazed that someone who is lucky that he is able to count to ten without making a mistake, got a qualification as a talented book keeper, fortunate to own an apartment apart from the one he lives in, travels down the islands regularly, will see the appointment of Natalee, a former sex worker, as a disgrace.”

    Perhaps we should associate the ‘Peter Pan Syndrome’ with brilliance.

  45. GP Avatar
    GP

    ARTAX
    I SPENT A YEAR IN SLU TEACHING IN THE Beausejour, AREA, IN 2011-2012, AND EVEN ATTENDING THE POLYCLINIC THERE, WHERE THEY HAD COPIED MY IDEAS PRESENTED HERE ON BU IN 2008, WHOLESALE, BUT NOT IMPLIMENTED YET IN BIM, ALTHOUG PUT FORWARD IN MY PROPOSALS WAY BACK IN I985.

    HAVING FIRST VISITED SLU IN 1971, I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED AT HOW THEY HAD ADVANCED IN THE 40 YEARS.–ESPECIALLY IN LIGHT OF RECENT HURRICANES.

    I WAS ALSO EXCITED TO SEE THE BRILLIANT COLOURS IN WHICH THE BUILDINGS WERE PAINTED—VERY MUCH AS IS SEEN IN CURACAO. SLU HAS DEVELOPED RAPIDLY AND THE LARGE RC CHURCH IS NO LONGER THE PROMINENT BUILDING TO BE SEEN AS YOU DRIVE INTO ANY VILLAGE, AS USED TO BE THE CASE.

    THE PITONS IS IN MY VIEW ONE OF THE OUTSTANDING VISTAS IN THE CARRIBEAN, WHETHER SEEN BY LAND SEA OR AIR

    WITH RESPECT TO PIGEON ISLAND, ON MY VERY FIRST VISIT, THEY HAD JUST LAID THE STONES AND MARL TO MAKE THE CAUSEWAY THAT LINKS THE MAIN LAND TO PIGEON ISLAND. THE GROWTH IN THAT WHOLE AREA IS OUTSTANDING

    UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE NEVER WATCHED CRICKET IN ANY OF THE ISLANDS IN WHICH I TAUGHT.

  46. GP Avatar
    GP

    ARTAX
    EARLY LAST YEAR I ASKED MY GP TO REFER ME FOR AN ECHO EVEN THOUGH I HAD NO SYMPTOMS
    I ASKED THE DR WHO WAS CLEARLY ASIAN “WHERE ARE YOU FROM”
    PAKISTAN, HE SAID
    SO YOU INTO CRICKET? THEN I SAID
    I WAS AT LORDS IN 83 FOR THE WORLD CUP
    MY WIFE THEN ASKED DO YOU HAVE THE WILLOW CHANNEL?
    INDEED WAS THE ANSWER
    SHE ASKED THEN SO YOU INTO CRICINFO TOO?
    I BEGI MY MORNING WITH CRICINFO.

    HE NICELY EXPRESSED THAT I NEED NOT RETURN UNTIL THE WINDIES HAD RETURNED TO OUR FORMER GLORY
    TO WHICH MY WIFE SAID SEEMS YOU WONT BE SEEING US EVER AGAIN THEN

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    Some great news.

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  48. WURA-War-on-U Avatar
    WURA-War-on-U

    What a day, one of my better ones though……….🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  49. TheOGazerts Avatar
    TheOGazerts

    Perhaps, this would be a good time to describe my relationship with the USA.

    It is complicated one … a mixture of love, hate, disgust, disappointment, admiration and at times a feeling of pride.

    Yes, we have our share of issues. At times we get it wrong, but we are not a stagnant society, we are constantly evolving.

    I suspect that there are more lows ahead of us, but I also believe that in the end, we will get it right. We will overcome.

    Getting there means that ALL will have to make some changes.

  50. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    TheO,

    All we ask is that you afford Barbados the same generosity.

    I feel the same way about Barbados.

    Why is it a crime to express that view?

    Yesterday, I had a MARVELLOUS day in Barbados as I went about my business.

    I was able to interact with every person I never met as though I had known them for years. Not even the masks and required distance could stop the connection between us. I shared with two women what most people would consider an embarrassing issue I was having with a garment I had hastily put on (as is my habit). If you see heads thrown back and shared laughter, pure enjoyment and understanding between sistas.

    EVERYBODY I encountered, both behind and in front of the counters was a joy to experience.

    Not only tourists get to experience the warmth of Barbadian people.

    We WILL make it through the rain!

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