Mia Mottley out-strategized all comers to win the recent general election by inflicting another 30-0 drubbing on a hapless Democratic Labour Party (DLP). The win is all the more incredible because it was achieved after a 3-year period of unprecedented economic challenges caused primarily by the ongoing pandemic AND the brought forward state of a weak economy.
Besides the chatter about the capacity of the DLP to reinvent itself to be seen as a legitimate choice of a government in waiting, the more immediate expectation is the shape of the new Cabinet and appointments to the Senate expected to be communicated this week. Prime Minister Mottley has signaled among other priorities this second tenure will focused on continuing transformative pursuits to improve how the country does its business.
In 2018 Mottley appointed 26 ministers with several parliamentary secretaries and consultants bolted on. That decision continues to evoke robust discussion pertaining to the insensitivity of the decision given the weak state of the economy. Mottley’s justification was that the perilous state of the economy and the workload required to rebuild the economy justified her decision. Her explanation was summed up in the phrase – many hands make light work. The blogmaster admits the mandate delivered last week probably had little to do with a large cabinet and more to do with a favourable perception of Mottley as leader of government at this time by voters compared to the alternatives on show.
Political pundits argue Mottley had the difficult job of managing 30 members of parliament coupled with executing government business efficiently. It explains her contentious decision to have appointed 26 members to the 2018 Cabinet. This time around it will be interesting to observe if she repeats the decision- no doubt with the Kingmaker’s blessing- to reappoint a large Cabinet.
Political morality requires Mottley to think carefully about the optics of of another bloated Cabinet to satisfy political expediency at a time many Barbadians are suffering. Mottley is aware of the hospitality sector where employees in the thousands were sent home or suffered reduced pay, middleclass and senior citizens who had to suffer deep haircuts to nest egg investments as a result of the debt restructure and generally a workforce that continues suffer because of significant contraction in the economy are the key considerations. An important trait of a good leader is to make decisions to demonstrate empathy.
Shimmy Shimmy Ya
Came out my mama’s pussy, I’m on welfare. Twenty-six years old, still on welfare. – Ol’ Dirty Bastard
Overseas Posse and Mongoose Gang say Overseas Voting are a Good Thing
Theo AC William (possibly Hal) would like a dabble
(Hants Sergeant and then some would probably like a dab)
Donna DPD Cuhdear are marked by their nature as negatory but are still building their arguments
African thinks TheO should go to Afrika
David
While the DLP is consumed with if the accept handouts or not the beat goes on on the other side. Bare in mind Mottley has the political capital to take body blows while she sets her agenda.
Xxxx
Well.Well.
An issue that present a face of all seriousness which affects the governing of the country
Is being called hand outs
Is this the level of political correctness Barbados finds itself
That being the case why bother to vote
You can look forward to three months of pummeling until the DLP holds its special meeting. Don’t be surprise if there is some politics of inclusion to come.
William….READ again..
btw according to what is being seen on the ground, there is a very heavy influx of the muslim population, don’t know where they are coming from, could be anywhere..
have seen them myself and understand things much better..
let the BU big mouths say something to or about them..
“There was a meeting , a few days ago, of an organization and the idea of overseas voting was presented.”
they need to do A LOT, A LOT of research first before diving in..
“You can look forward to three months of pummeling until the DLP holds its special meeting. Don’t be surprise if there is some politics of inclusion to come.”
You love politics, but others switch off and turn over to another channel. Bu is getting boring, maybe AI bots can generate comments in the discussions.
Then leave.
@ David
Ok. I relented and will ask you a question:
Do you think it is appropriate for any AG to behave in this manner?
Peace
@William
How the framers intended is for the AG to be the champion and guide to maintain law and order in the country.
” there is a very heavy influx of the muslim population”
Africans are nice people with a friendly smile and you give them a bad rep
Bajans Indians Syrians Whites Muslims are nice too
Racism of whites fucked up the world now people copy their fucked up ways
99% Blacks are not racist so racists cannot represent them
DavidJanuary 29, 2022 7:51 AM
You can look forward to three months of pummeling until the DLP holds its special meeting. Don’t be surprise if there is some politics of inclusion to come.
Xxxx
Meanwhile going forward and onward I will continue to pummel govt policies that only seems to fit their own self interest
Do that until your weave gets grey.
“Africans are nice people with a friendly smile and you give them a bad rep
that’s because am NOT A SLAVE….you should smile some more yourself…
hope when KARMA and RETRIBUTION comes around…..they can ALL HANDLE IT..for what they have done…when they are on their sick beds and death beds moaning groaning and confessing, they believe they should get forgiveness…..BUT THESE CRIMINALS deserve only PAIN and SUFFERING…the same they have dished out to the majority for upwards of half century…and given certain events, it’s very clear they do not plan to stop..
Steuspe
“Love the games being played! If only it were a game though.
#sophistry?”
The Barbados Slave Code 1661 preamble to provide a legal basis for slavery stated by nature Blacks were inferior subhuman and were subsequently bred to make colonies of slave babies to serve in dominion to the superior white man
The Modern day former Colony is building a new structure as a Republic
Religion and Politics are deemed topics to avoid in conversation as they bring out strong views heated arguments and division, but the Bu brings it all out like pus
Out of Africa
Whole World is Africa
Modern Barbados is reaching out to the Barbados Diaspora and anyone else
Africa is reaching out to African Diaspora and anyone else
The Explosion is becoming an Implosion a Biblical Revelation manifestation dispensation
Black Uhuru – Whole World Is Africa
@ WURA
People grow up ! Are we seeing an influx of Muslims or are the Muslims and the Indian population in general , simply becoming more visible?
It may very well be a combination of both.
I know some jokers will accuse me of being racist but I have been called that before. Coming from some, I actually consider it a very welcomed compliment.
Don’t you think that young Kothdiwala’s meteoric rise to political stardom will
influence a higher visibility ?
It’s amazing that Mottley has spent nearly thirty years in Parliament and now suddenly realises that 18 year olds should be given a voice.
Connect the dots. A certain gentleman once told me that changing demographics and wealth turned an entire city with a bigger population than ours upside down. I can’t remember his name now but……connect the dots.
Peace
Don’t go there William. Khaleel is a Barbadian. The blogmaster attended school with minorities born in Barbados. Just like in your neck of the woods Barbados is a cosmopolitan society.
Some of you on the blog debate by bouncing from pillar to post.
“that’s because am NOT A SLAVE….you should smile some more yourself…”
God don’t like Ugly
Your avatar picture is an improvement
but, if you click the bigger picture
it could do with photoshop
or a cartoon app
No..these are different, they are not your typical every day garden variety indian muslims…from the Caribbean or India……the game has moved to another level….as i said, saw them myself…DOTS immediately connected…
“Don’t you think that young Kothdiwala’s meteoric rise to political stardom will
influence a higher visibility ?”
that was the distraction…always look out for what is REALLY HAPPENING…during the distraction..
“I know some jokers will accuse me of being racist but I have been called that before.”
ignore jokers, you did not see in their very next comment they called Africans slaves…lol..
“Africa is reaching out to African Diaspora and anyone else.”
you really have no clue what’s going on in Afrika RIGHT NOW with the population WHO ARE THE YOUNGEST ON EARTH…ya would if you would pay more attention since i stopped posting certain things, but they are MY PEOPLE so ya will have to find out on your own…..
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Deep Moaning Blues
you really have no clue what’s going on in Afrika RIGHT NOW with the population WHO ARE THE YOUNGEST ON EARTH…ya would if you would pay more attention since i stopped posting certain things, but they are MY PEOPLE so ya will have to find out on your own…
Me already know African population has biggest youth
I was saying it before you knew
A.I.D.S.
if you were half as bright as you think you are
you would be the go to tribal elder with the higher wisdom
are your children and grand children on board the train to zion
Big Bottom
Blues
“you would be the go to tribal elder with the higher wisdom
are your children and grand children on board the train to zion”
so much you don’t know and don’t need to..
William…they are relatively safe in what they are planned/planning though, am not about to expose anything that is not human rights related. i always keep my word…..everyone has TO LOOK OUT FOR THEMSELVES going forward…
if someone tells me to LOOK OUT FOR MYSELF…i take it to heart and do just that….
@ David
I am not going anywhere. I expected some quick reproach. It will not change my opinion. I never said Mr. Kothdiwala was not a Bajan. You know as well as I do that the Indians have kept an extremely low profile and are not quick to integrate socially. There has been some movement away from that in recent times.
It is therefore possible that Mr. Kothdiwala’s political star power will act as a catalyst in encouraging others to change their anti- social attitudes.
How long has the PM been in
Parliament? Was she not Minister of Education.? And now she decides that there must be a young voice in Parliament and makes a pure political choice and you think that nobody can see through the obvious.
Gimme a break.
@William
What if it does?
“You know as well as I do that the Indians have kept an extremely low profile and are not quick to integrate socially. There has been some movement away from that in recent times.
It is therefore possible that Mr. Kothdiwala’s political star power will act as a catalyst in encouraging others to change their anti- social attitudes.”
explain to people what is the difference between
black white indian chinese people
in your filing system of a mind
Your tone of a snide bitch sycophant make people wanna puke
@ David
Like you said they are Barbadians. But the same way , we get here and often negatively analyze black Barbadians , I will analyze any ethnic group as I see fit,
Peace.
@William
Sure, just know there is a difference between analyzing and destructively criticizing.
“you would be the go to tribal elder with the higher wisdom
are your children and grand children on board the train to zion”
“so much you don’t know and don’t need to..”
point was preach or teach to reach to them
a deep immersion in Africa
is about the vibe being there
Belgium, Holland, Germany, and Sweden have become notorious outliers in Europe when countries cater towards uncontrolled immigration. Check out Australia and her relationship with their Lebanese community.
Donald Trump was mocked when he singled out Sweden as a country where mass immigration brought a significant increase in levels of violence.
Barbados is treading an extremely dangerous and naive path towards mass Immigration.
That Mia chose to open an embassy in the notorious oppressive UAE and at the same time promote Abed’s son to become an ambassador is shocking. Minister Estwick under the DLP administration threatened to resign his post if Barbados refused the UAE’S offer to pay of the totality of Barbados’s debts
https://barbadostoday.bb/2021/08/06/ambassador-to-uae-looking-beyond-traditional-areas-of-cooperation/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8818631/Swedish-police-chiefs-plead-resources-migrant-mafia-gangs-terrorise-country.html
Worries in the dance
TLSN…the greedy and corrupt will NEVER pass up that opportunity to get their hands on 6 billion dollars…
There could be two ” han to mout ” DLPites willing to accept the salaries and perqs.
https://barbadostoday.bb/2022/01/29/ag-explains-that-dlp-govt-and-president-must-hold-talks-on-proposed-senate-seats/
DavidJanuary 29, 2022 8:21 AM
@William
How the framers intended is for the AG to be the champion and guide to maintain law and order in the country.
Xxx
True but not intended tomake the Constitution a political football for self-interest purpose
It was a guide all founded and set on moral directives
When govt intent to.make changes these guides or directives cannot and should not be changed in favour of political maneuvers
Not “han to mout”
When the ECB first announced that infected person would not be allowed to vote, many knew that was the final decision, but first we heard ‘Mr Chapman was in no position to make that decision’; then ” we will study the situation and get back to you”; then ‘they can’t vote, period’.
Blackett took a hard and firm position and did not allow himself any wiggle room. With his response etch in stone, it will allow others to to possibly pick off the most vulnerable and that could include those who are not completely on board the Blackett train.
Blackett took a hard and firm position and did not allow himself any wiggle room. With his response etch in stone, it will allow others to to possibly pick off the most vulnerable and that could include those who are not completely on board the Blackett train
Xxccc
Whether one like Blackett decision or not he took the position of the Constitution
Positioning the party not to be out maneuvered legally in the event a Constitutional lawyer pushes the goal post further along on a challenge that the dlp decision to take the post was illegal
It might be easy to overlook the nuts and bonds towards good governance
However there are those like the GP persuasion who stands as vanguards to protect the Constitution
First let me dispatch “What is to prevent a stipulation which says a Bajan in the diaspora must have x investable asset onshore? As one example.”
A bad example.
Let me use the most absurd argument. Two Bajans leave the island; and one works hard at a 9-5 job and the other waste his time but wins a lottery. The Bajan wastrel is allowed to vote because he has the means and the other does not. I find it surprising that our natural response would be a revision of the ‘poll tax’ of the Jim Crow South. It appears that creating slave laws is in our DNA.
It is one stipulation, it does not preclude others. Back to you.
“just know there is a difference between analyzing and destructively criticizing…”
in the Bu of the mind
TLSN….that they can NEVER REPAY….lol
As long as those slave laws does not affect those pushing the idea
All is well.and those exempt should sit idly by and accept
That is the rationale of the so called intellectual in Barbados let those sitting at the bottom of the barely stay their
They worth nothing anyway
“First let me dispatch “What is to prevent a stipulation which says a Bajan in the diaspora must have x investable asset onshore? As one example.”
A bad example.
Let me use the most absurd argument. Two Bajans leave the island; and one works hard at a 9-5 job and the other waste his time but wins a lottery. The Bajan wastrel is allowed to vote because he has the means and the other does not.”
Citizenship in other some countries allows people to vote from foreign
Rules for (Re-)Applying for Citizenship through descent can depend on various factors and rules which can change all the time with changes in Government
such as
Citizenship of parents at time of birth
Criminal Record
@Donna,
I understand your desire to have voters in the Diaspora as a consequence of their votes ” experience the same pain as voters at home”.
That is one side of the argument. It should be borne in mind that (so far) in ‘Mongoose gang’ regimes the pain is often one set of local voters inflicting pain on a next set of local voters. Could it be possible that voters in the diaspora might actually thwart the creation of a Mongoose gang.
The present situation where 25% of the voters become responsible for the army, police and all arms of governments is a situation which breeds a “Mongoose gang”. A small section of society which at some point uses all the means at its disposal to inflict its opinion on the total population. Having voters in the Diaspora add to the mix, might very well be the remedy to the fear that you have.
This is not a jab at you, but the discussion so far has shown me how a government can easily prevent thousands from voting and it is no big deal.
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Does anyone have Total DLP votes; Total BLP votes??
I am somewhat confused.
After the big press statement in which Mia released the name of her Ministers, I believe that we had several subsequent announcements.
Has anyone kept track of the number of Ministers, Senior Ministers and Chief of Staff that were announced? My instinct is telling me that we are in excess of 30, but common sense tells me that more than 30 is impossible.
Have we gone past the old number? A yes or no would do the job.
TheOGazertsJanuary 29, 2022 11:02 AM
@Donna,
I understand your desire to have voters in the Diaspora as a consequence of their votes ” experience the same pain as voters at home
Xcccccc
What she does not understand is that Barbadians living in the Disporia does feel some of the financial pain
When family members lean a lot harder on them as a support mechanism because of the grueling cost of living in Barbados
In effect some have been known to work longer hours so that the family members at home can maintain a decent life
You are misrepresenting the substantive point Donna is trying to make. The problem some of you have is that you close the door to your mind to understanding different points of view. Such a mindset means you will never be able to explore possibilities.
Angela….both WICKED governments REFUSED to remove the Slave laws because they knew the FIRST opportunity they got, they will be misused on a grander scale…..so yes, they will come into play as they always have in the last 55 years …. IF NOT REMOVED…
“In effect some have been known to work longer hours so that the family members at home can maintain a decent life”
they WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND THAT….
.
the corrupt governments DO NOT look after the majority adequately..NEVER HAVE, NEVER WILL therefore the diaspora residents HAD NO CHOICE but to fill the gap and look after their families so they do not STARVE…
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555dubstreet January 28, 2022 3:56 PM #: “Which Constitution and what section of Constitution do you refer to, or is it from the handbook of how to bluff about the Constitution in what its says and what it means.”
@ 555dubstreet
You made a very interesting observation.
It’s clear that, based on their comments, some persons who keep referring to the Constitution, have either read the Constitution and did not understand what they read…… or, they did not read it at all, but based their opinions, in Bajan parlance, on what ‘they feel’ is correct or ‘hear say.’
Based on what I’ve read, since under the current circumstances where the BLP holds all 30 seats in Parliament and there isn’t an Opposition Leader, the Constitution allows the ‘President to make selections on her own discretion.’
AG Marshall never said ‘government’ had any intentions of selecting Opposition Senators, because they CAN’T and ‘DO NOT have the power to do so.’
What he said was, they were seeking to ensure the DLP will be able to choose two Senate seats, which could only be achieved through discussions with President Dame Sandra Mason, ‘government’ and the opposition parties.
Therefore, ‘government’ is proposing a constitutional amendment that, in the event of one political party winning all the seats in a general election, the political party accumulating the second-highest votes to select two Senators.
In this scenario, the political party accumulating the second highest votes, happens to be the DLP. The same would pertain if Solutions Barbados or APP had the second highest accumulation of votes.
It’s that simple.
these are the same ones who also benefit from barrels coming out of the diaspora…the pretenders never know when to quit…….
and the occasional western union transfers…they are fooling NO ONE…
Let’s be generous and assume that 43% (114,521) of the 266,330 eligible voters voted. The totals for B and D are not known, but some has suggested that for the Bs it is the neighborhood of 78,000 voters or 30% of all eligible voters.
Can you imagine what fear would be in the minds of those who are based at home if folks in the Diaspora were allowed to vote? Suddenly, the rum and corned beef or the $100.00 distributed here and there would be meaningless as an external input that is mostly devoid of this chicanery is now a part of the process. A few diaspora voters in different constituencies would blow that 30-0 to smithereens. The fear is real.
It just dawned on me.. Is Guy Hewitt considered as being part of the Diaspora or is he home based? It would be a funny thing if he was part of the Diaspora but was allowed to run in the election and be allowed to vote. I just confused myself.
Can someone explain the diaspora thingy to me again. If we show up oon the island and our papers are in order, we can run and vote?? A yes or no is adequate.
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Being a simple man, I must ask for a yes or no. Some provide an answer with an explanation that confuses me even more.
ArtaxJanuary 29, 2022 11:42 AM
555dubstreet January 28, 2022 3:56 PM #: “Which Constitution and what section of Constitution do you refer to, or is it from the handbook of how to bluff about the Constitution in what its says
and what it means
Xc c.
The only bluffer here is u
For with certainty the comments u have posted in response has nothing to do with the original comment which was made and which resulted with the asked question by 555
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“The fear is real.”
Theo…they don’t have to worry about any of that anymore…just enjoy the show……and don’t worry ya head, the die is cast.
Perhaps, the possibilities that some explore are those that are left unexplored by others.
Or what some sees as fertile avenues of exploration all lead to a dead-end.
Who knows?
Stick to your path, I will follow my own?
“Can someone explain the diaspora thingy to me again. If we show up oon the island and our papers are in order, we can run and vote?? A yes or no is adequate.”
Yes
Provided you are on the voting register and a citizen
overseas voting would require the same
overseas voting is being suggested for a single “virtual” constituency and would be a casting vote in a 15-15 tie
and would be less or not involved in local constituency politics
Watch some fool.says she doesn’t know what she is talking about
Read ePaper
Home / Local News / Attorney cautions against tinkering with Constitution for ‘narrow’ matters
Attorney cautions against tinkering with Constitution for ‘narrow’ matters – by Sandy Deane January 29, 2022
Prominent attorney-at-law Tricia Watson on Friday urged the powers that be to hold the Barbados Constitution in high regard as she insisted that changes to it should be made in “a circumspect fashion.”
She gave that caution as she weighed in on ongoing debate surrounding Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s declared intentions to make constitutional changes to allow 18-year-old Khaleel Kothdiwala to become the country’s youngest Senator.
Speaking on Voice of Barbados’ Down to Brass Tacks, Watson, who is specially versed on constitutional matters, made it clear she had no issue with Kothdiwala being named for the position or the Prime Minister’s decision to invite him to join Government Senators in the Upper Chamber
However, she questioned the rush to make the constitutional amendment to accommodate his appointment, particularly since it had no bearing on the country’s governance.
The attorney also pointed out that consultations on constitutional reform as part of the island’s new public status were imminent and the issue could be dealt with then.
“While I think we need to have a youth voice, I don’t think that there is that much difference between the perspective of an 18-year-old youth and a 21-year-old youth. I think that changes to the Constitution have to be made in a circumspect fashion. I am always uncomfortable when we purport to make a change to our Constitution which is done for narrow…not urgent matters.
“And so, I think any amendments that we want to make in that regard ought to be part and parcel of a fulsome and overall constitutional reform activity. We understood that that would happen in January of 2022…. and so I don’t see the urgency, I don’t see the need for changing the Constitution for this purpose. If it was an issue related to the governance of the country or at the heart of some constitutional issue, I would say ‘then alright’, but I do not view it in that way,” she said, contending that the Constitution must be treated with more regard and care.
She also concurred with Queen’s Counsel Garth Patterson that the Constitution does not give the Prime Minister the authority to offer the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) two Senate seats in the absence of an Opposition Leader.
Watson said on this basis, she found no fault in the response by interim DLP President Steve Blackett that the offer was not made within the “four corners of the law”.
“I think the DLP is right in saying that ‘we can’t participate in something that goes against the rule of law and goes against the Constitution’. The irony is we are talking about filling a position that is there to uphold the Constitution and so you can’t start wrong and then expect that you can hold the people in those position to observe and respect that Constitution, and so we have to give the President the space, the room, the opportunity to perform her role,” she said. (SD)
Looked outside and saw some snow.
Have a snowblower but i do not use it.
Gotta go outside and shovel…
:Have a great day all.
No one should leave their path, some may end up in the same place..good or bad..
They are STILL talking about changing/amending Elizabeth’s pre-1966 constitution…..which is NOT THEIRS…
so where is the REPUBLIC constitution to go with a republic…
and i noticed that NONE OF THESE LAWYERS who are dancing around the periphery are advocating for or DEMANDING that the slave laws and slave codes on the statute books BE REMOVED…
We had a lawyer who posted an article to BU some months ago, can’t remember if it’s the same one ran under DLP ticket Yearwood, i believ the name was, will have to go take a look….BUT….he was very clear about the slave laws on the statute books, both codes and laws work together to create endless damage to Afrikan lives, hope he takes a stand against them not being removed…shout it from the rooftops and make absolutely sure it reaches INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNALS…
@David, your recommendation of financial value on hand in order to vote was a very unfortunate one…. it immediately conjured the ‘poll tax’ as noted above and other nasty memories of the slave/colonial era where only land owning folks aka mainly non Blacks could vote.
Have we not evolved to dismiss such restrictive concepts as reasonable ideas then what’s the point of all that education you speak about… That should NEVER be a serious stipulation.
On this issue of reasons for overseas voting …
@Skinner, during that meeting of the wise folks referenced above what was the problem intended to be solved by the proposal for non-resident voting???
So far noted here…
1.The defense against ‘mangoose gang control’ reason …. So the plan is that a sizeable number of non-resident Bajans will vote in order to thwart the electoral excesses of a possible despot.
But alas, Mr or Ms Despot can still deliberately steal the election by finnagaling the ballots (as we saw for years in Guyana and other places). …. so in fact the processs can be easily manipulated by the same dictatorially inclined politicians to suit their illegitimate purposes.
2.The ‘I have investment in Bim’ reason …. An investment is a risk decision made to gain a financial reward. No where is it expected that the investor MUST have POLITICAL voting control where he or she has made such a risk decision.
The PhD gent and others quoted in the article above said: “We are not talking about giving the diaspora preponderant power to decide how laws are made in Barbados but just giving it a voice proportionate to the contributions it is expected to make.”
So according to that line of reason it’s all about a voice to match the input (primarily financial, I would assume)…..
Thus #3 the _31st constituency issue reason.
That would represent all those overseas and their MP would be focused on their issues … which one must presume would be singularly different from those of Bajans on island … OTHERWISE they could simply be associated to their last place of residence on Island. But WAIT that could skew results unnaturally!
So in sum, an overseas riding for all folks from Florida, Montana, NY and all in between and maybe too in Canada and England (otherwise a 33nd and 33rd) whose voices are collectively purposeful but yet different from the local voices. … The other option could too badly imbalance the local ballots.
What is the problem being solved again…. I am getting lost in my own recap! 🙈
If we want Bajans overseas to vote then it will be so … there is no fundamentally ADVANTAGEOUS reason for it .
My principal concern is the shenanigans that will be done with any such votes … because of our low voting numbers this proposal could offer MUCH greater damage than benefits … I hope it is very carefully considered but based on where we are today it’s obvious it will NOT be.
@Dee Word
Really? What about those islands around us selling passports for money?
A very well thought out analysis.
Solar Energy
Energy travels from sun to earth through radiation
Energy that is absorbed by an atom causes its electrons to “jump” up to higher energy levels.
Spiritual Energy of the Mind and Body
Slowly light bulbs are being turned on in respect of understanding issues
but general consensus is still forthcoming
although Republic of Barbados will have the final decision anyway
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The Ganja thing is more important and no vote will be required for the growing of the mind
so put that in your pipe and smoke it
food for thought
Ok @David… reposted the above to ur new blog.
Lata
David,
Saw your post re one seat for the diaspora after the same idea me.
I stand by my post then. Absolutely no objection to the one seat idea as long as it is not allowed to overrule the choice of government of those who will be so governed.
As matter of fact, I think it is a perfect way of balancing the rights of ALL Bajans.
I would vote with great relish for the facilitation of overseas voting BUT without any qualification wrt investment. I agree with DPD. That would leave a bitter taste in the mouth of black people who know our history.
@TheOGazerts January 29, 2022 11:53 AM “…the rum and corned beef or the $100.00 distributed here and there…”
Please note that I have been voting in Barbados since the early 70’s
I’ve never received any rum…and “yes” I like a rum as much as anybody else
I’ve never received any corned beef. And “yes” I like corned beef too.
I’ve never received any $100, nor $50, nor $20 nor $10, nor $5, nor $2, nor dollar coin
No flat screen TV either.
No job.
No pick on a board, not even as 3rd Assistant to the Deputy Chief stray dog catcher.
@TheOGazerts January 29, 2022 11:53 AM “Can someone explain the diaspora thingy to me again. If we show up oon the island and our papers are in order, we can run and vote?? A yes or no is adequate.”
No.
You MIND & BODY must have been physically in Barbados for 3 consecutive years immediately preceding the date that the election was called.
angela cox January 29, 2022 11:55 AM #: “The only bluffer here is u. For with certainty the comments u have posted in response has nothing to do with the original comment which was made and which resulted with the asked question by 555.”
angela cox
What “original comment?”
I ‘said’ what I wanted to ‘say.’ And, it ELICITED a response I ANTICIPATED.
Unfortunately, one of your problems is, you read, yet, you DO NOT UNDERSTAND what you read.
If you had actually READ and UNDERSTOOD what I ‘wrote,’ you would’ve realized I used 555dubstreet’s comment relative “to bluffing about the Constitution in what it says and what it means,” as the basis for my response.
Instead, you came out to ‘launch an attack’ on poor Artax, as usual. And, perhaps the reason why you responded to my comment as you did, was because you RECOGNIZED I’m AWARE that you’re “bluffing” your way through discussions on the Constitution to keep us off guard, hoping no one realizes you’re not au fait with the details therein.
But, as someone I know would always ‘say,’ “All bluffers will be caught.”
So, Ms. Mockley named her Leader of the Opposition yet?
“The beleaguered Four Seasons Hotel property is now owned by Government, and the Mia Amor Mottley administration is looking for an investor or buyer to get the financially plagued project off the ground.”
https://www.nationnews.com/2021/08/14/four-seasons-back-market/
HantsJanuary 30, 2022 12:44 AM
“The beleaguered Four Seasons Hotel property is now owned by Government, and the Mia Amor Mottley administration is looking for an investor or buyer to get the financially plagued project off the ground.”
https://www.nationnews.com/2021/08/14/four-seasons-back-market/
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Parliament having been pro – ROGUE-d and there being no leader of the opposition is it correct to speak of the Ms. Mockley administration?
Fun and jokes aside, with the weather cycle as it is and blizzards storm and cold weather driving the peeps from up north now would be the time to cash in on the Four Seasons Investment if there was actually accommodation available.
We missed the bus.
Instead of Mangrove, why not Four Seasons for COVID isolations?,
All that is needed is sufficient room for 36 families.
Remember when!!
Sir Ronald Saunders now opines on the benefits of proportional representation.
Our intelligentsia is just a total waste of time.
Proportional representation should be in the laws from ever since when we actually had a constitutional Parliament with an opposition.
Now, it is impossible to form a constitutional Parliament.
The choice is between going back to the polls or forming an unconstitutional Parliament and changing the law.
I suspect the Constitution does not even have to be touched, only the Representation of the People Act.
Since the last unconstitutional Parliament created a Republic and got rid of HRH as Head of State, then maybe its acts can be repudiated and overturned.
Hell, we might even lose the “naked red woman” as a national hero too.
https://barbadostoday.bb/2022/01/30/btcolumn-proportional-representation-is-key/