Comments on: In The Aftermath Of Noel Lynch And David Ellis Getting Down To Brasstacks http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/ bringing news and opinions to the people Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:55:19 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Media House Takes Another Feeble Left Jab At The 3S Affair~Come On Vivian-Anne, There Is The Right HAND!!! « http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-7835 Media House Takes Another Feeble Left Jab At The 3S Affair~Come On Vivian-Anne, There Is The Right HAND!!! « Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:24:07 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-7835 [...] In The Aftermath Of Noel Lynch And David Ellis Getting Down To Brasstacks [...] [...] In The Aftermath Of Noel Lynch And David Ellis Getting Down To Brasstacks [...]

]]> By: Media Houses In Barbados Should Take Note Of Their Counterparts In Dominica « Barbados Underground http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-6396 Media Houses In Barbados Should Take Note Of Their Counterparts In Dominica « Barbados Underground Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:59:42 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-6396 [...] In The Aftermath Of Noel Lynch And David Ellis Getting Down To Brasstacks [...] [...] In The Aftermath Of Noel Lynch And David Ellis Getting Down To Brasstacks [...]

]]> By: Wishing in Vain http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2541 Wishing in Vain Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:43:56 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2541 There can be very little doubt about the extent of the corruption and who is involved in it the question is how do you halt it. With the millions that this lot have embezzeled they are not short of cash to buy votes with and in society that is struggling as this one is, votes will have a price tag attached to them. On the other side of the coin the white rich folks that control Barbados purse strings see nothing wrong with Owings corruption because these are the same ones who are reaping the rewards with contracts for work etc. So realistically it is in the hands of the middle class and lower to decide the fate of all in the next election, lord help us if money, rum, corned beef and biscuits wins out. More corruption we will soon build another prison for them to steal another $ 200 million. There can be very little doubt about the extent of the corruption and who is involved in it the question is how do you halt it.
With the millions that this lot have embezzeled they are not short of cash to buy votes with and in society that is struggling as this one is, votes will have a price tag attached to them.
On the other side of the coin the white rich folks that control Barbados purse strings see nothing wrong with Owings corruption because these are the same ones who are reaping the rewards with contracts for work etc.
So realistically it is in the hands of the middle class and lower to decide the fate of all in the next election, lord help us if money, rum, corned beef and biscuits wins out.
More corruption we will soon build another prison for them to steal another $ 200 million.

]]> By: The Owl http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2540 The Owl Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:28:09 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2540 Let me tell you what really bothers me about all of this talk by so many Barbadians relating to what they see is the lack of integrity in the BLP Government. Whether it is based on substantive fact/evidence or is merely a perception that the BLP Government lacks integrity both are equally destructive to the proper running of a Democratic Nation. A Government of any Nation that is seen to be or perceived to be less than honest by the vast majority of Constituents is a Government that cannot manage the Nations business with confidence or conviction. The flip side of the coin is, if the majority who feel the Government lacks integrity is correct but cannot oust that Government because of apathy by the majority then this is a recipe for lawlessness, civil disobedience and other desturctive social behaviour foreign to the History of Barbados. Therefore it is of paramount importance that if in fact the majority believe there is corruption in their Government that they spread the word among the populace of Barbados. And more importantly see to it that the majority vote for change. Because if this is not done and the minority vote back in a Government that the Majority have no confidence in that is a sure recipe for a social meltdown. Let me tell you what really bothers me about all of this talk by so many Barbadians relating to what they see is the lack of integrity in the BLP Government.

Whether it is based on substantive fact/evidence or is merely a perception that the BLP Government lacks integrity both are equally destructive to the proper running of a Democratic Nation.

A Government of any Nation that is seen to be or perceived to be less than honest by the vast majority of Constituents is a Government that cannot manage the Nations business with confidence or conviction.

The flip side of the coin is, if the majority who feel the Government lacks integrity is correct but cannot oust that Government because of apathy by the majority then this is a recipe for lawlessness, civil disobedience and other desturctive social behaviour foreign to the History of Barbados.

Therefore it is of paramount importance that if in fact the majority believe there is corruption in their Government that they spread the word among the populace of Barbados. And more importantly see to it that the majority vote for change.

Because if this is not done and the minority vote back in a Government that the Majority have no confidence in that is a sure recipe for a social meltdown.

]]> By: Wishing in Vain http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2534 Wishing in Vain Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:27:29 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2534 Point in question. If people claim that they have to use pseudonyms tp participate on blogs like these. What are the chances of whistle blowers going to the police about a political or other high profile Bajan of influence on the take? One excellent point,moreover going to them will yield no results anyway so why bother ?? Point in question. If people claim that they have to use pseudonyms tp participate on blogs like these. What are the chances of whistle blowers going to the police about a political or other high profile Bajan of influence on the take?
One excellent point,moreover going to them will yield no results anyway so why bother ??

]]> By: The Owl http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2533 The Owl Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:22:51 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2533 Barbadians must appreciate that the higher up the pecking order of importance your Ministerial Portfoilo takes you on Cabinet the more chance of you getting big perks. However, what makes it more lucrative the chances of the political culprits being caught in Barbados is almost Zero. There is no investigative journalism, the press and authorities like law enforcement, undercover resources etc that might have a chance at learning about it are as useless in Barbados as the present BLP Government is. And most would turn away rather than deal with it anyhow! And let me say that the kind of wealthy, influential foreigner now in Barbados exploiting every limited resource it has left are past masters at sophisticated bribery with no paper trail. It is a matter of one on one or someone else doing their dirty work for them. Your word against mine! How many politicians especially Cabinet Ministers are going to be searched at Grantley Adams going or coming. Especially the high profile ones? But in this day and age the transactions, pay-offs etc can be so complicated few can ever get to the bottom of them. Barbados is not alone in this political feeding frenzy at the financial trough of the rich and famous but stand far less chance of being caught because of the political and social environment in Barbados. Point in question. If people claim that they have to use pseudonyms tp participate on blogs like these. What are the chances of whistle blowers going to the police about a political or other high profile Bajan of influence on the take? Barbadians must appreciate that the higher up the pecking order of importance your Ministerial Portfoilo takes you on Cabinet the more chance of you getting big perks.

However, what makes it more lucrative the chances of the political culprits being caught in Barbados is almost Zero.

There is no investigative journalism, the press and authorities like law enforcement, undercover resources etc that might have a chance at learning about it are as useless in Barbados as the present BLP Government is. And most would turn away rather than deal with it anyhow!

And let me say that the kind of wealthy, influential foreigner now in Barbados exploiting every limited resource it has left are past masters at sophisticated bribery with no paper trail. It is a matter of one on one or someone else doing their dirty work for them. Your word against mine!

How many politicians especially Cabinet Ministers are going to be searched at Grantley Adams going or coming. Especially the high profile ones?

But in this day and age the transactions, pay-offs etc can be so complicated few can ever get to the bottom of them.

Barbados is not alone in this political feeding frenzy at the financial trough of the rich and famous but stand far less chance of being caught because of the political and social environment in Barbados.

Point in question. If people claim that they have to use pseudonyms tp participate on blogs like these. What are the chances of whistle blowers going to the police about a political or other high profile Bajan of influence on the take?

]]> By: Wishing in Vain http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2520 Wishing in Vain Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:18:00 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2520 Another day and no ships in port today what are we getting for that $ 5 million that was donated to Carnival corp Another day and no ships in port today what are we getting for that $ 5 million that was donated to Carnival corp

]]> By: Wishing in Vain http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2519 Wishing in Vain Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:39:38 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2519 Whatever the situation whatever we want to think the reality is that the cost of acquiring such a property in this present market is out of the capabilities of anyone on an MP's salary end of story. Yet he manages to achieve this feat without any fear of being questioned or doubted, rumors reaching me also suggest that the wife is now hired by BNB maybe it is payback for some gov't contract work for the bank. Whatever the case there can be little doubt that there is a lot of steal in that house. Whatever the situation whatever we want to think the reality is that the cost of acquiring such a property in this present market is out of the capabilities of anyone on an MP’s salary end of story.
Yet he manages to achieve this feat without any fear of being questioned or doubted, rumors reaching me also suggest that the wife is now hired by BNB maybe it is payback for some gov’t contract work for the bank.
Whatever the case there can be little doubt that there is a lot of steal in that house.

]]> By: Adrian Loveridge http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2508 Adrian Loveridge Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:31:13 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2508 On another blog yesterday (26th July), one writer was trying to downplay the status of Gregg Farm, commenting that it was really just a 'bungalow' on two or three acres. Well! don't take anybody word for it. Go and look at this 'bungalow' and then estimate the cost of acquisition, cost of renovations and then calculate the value of two or three acres of land abutting the Apes Hill Golf and Country Club. What would you say? $10 a square foot? $15 a square foot. Remember what happened to land values in the Durrants area when the Golf Course was re-opened? On another blog yesterday (26th July), one writer was trying to downplay the status of Gregg Farm, commenting that it was really just a ‘bungalow’ on two or three acres.

Well! don’t take anybody word for it.
Go and look at this ‘bungalow’ and then estimate the cost of acquisition, cost of renovations and then calculate the value of two or three acres of land abutting the Apes Hill Golf and Country Club.

What would you say?
$10 a square foot?
$15 a square foot.

Remember what happened to land values in the Durrants area when the Golf Course was re-opened?

]]> By: Caroilna http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2483 Caroilna Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:23:49 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-2483 It's obvious that in Barbados, employees of the people(elected offical), feels that they do not have to be accountable to the people. I think when the media (who speaks for the people) ask a politican a question @ how he accquired his wealth, he sholud be polite and void himself of personal emotions and give an answer even if it reak of politics. Lynch failed to do this in his interview w/Ellis. It’s obvious that in Barbados, employees of the people(elected offical), feels that they do not have to be accountable to the people. I think when the media (who speaks for the people) ask a politican a question @ how he accquired his wealth, he sholud be polite and void himself of personal emotions and give an answer even if it reak of politics. Lynch failed to do this in his interview w/Ellis.

]]> By: Wishing in Vain http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-1813 Wishing in Vain Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:03:44 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-1813 Another day and no ships in port today what are we getting for that $ 5 million that was donated to Carnival corp, more importantly what are we hearing with regard to a scam that is taking place at the board of tourism office in London where it appears the head Petra Roach is involved in a scam to steal our taxpayer dollars just another case of everything got steal in there. Another day and no ships in port today what are we getting for that $ 5 million that was donated to Carnival corp, more importantly what are we hearing with regard to a scam that is taking place at the board of tourism office in London where it appears the head Petra Roach is involved in a scam to steal our taxpayer dollars just another case of everything got steal in there.

]]> By: Growth Development Incorporated Is Our Featured Company~We Need Others To Come Forward! « Barbados Underground http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-1791 Growth Development Incorporated Is Our Featured Company~We Need Others To Come Forward! « Barbados Underground Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:44:55 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-1791 [...] of nothingness. It now explains why Minister Lynch was hesitant to reveal information on the famous Sunday Brasstacks program a couple months ago. We find it interesting because a search of the registered companies in [...] [...] of nothingness. It now explains why Minister Lynch was hesitant to reveal information on the famous Sunday Brasstacks program a couple months ago. We find it interesting because a search of the registered companies in [...]

]]> By: David Ellis Speaks-out On Behalf Of The Beleaguered Media Practitioners In Barbados « Barbados Underground http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-581 David Ellis Speaks-out On Behalf Of The Beleaguered Media Practitioners In Barbados « Barbados Underground Thu, 31 May 2007 07:21:25 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-581 [...] In The Aftermath Of Noel Lynch And David Ellis Getting Down To Brasstacks [...] [...] In The Aftermath Of Noel Lynch And David Ellis Getting Down To Brasstacks [...]

]]> By: Press Freedom Under Threat In Barbados « Barbados Underground http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-506 Press Freedom Under Threat In Barbados « Barbados Underground Sun, 27 May 2007 10:41:42 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-506 [...] In The Aftermath Of David Ellis And Noel Lynch Getting Down To Brasstacks [...] [...] In The Aftermath Of David Ellis And Noel Lynch Getting Down To Brasstacks [...]

]]> By: Wishing in Vain http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-473 Wishing in Vain Wed, 23 May 2007 03:44:57 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-473 Our press are toothless ones, I held David Ellis in very high regard for his journalistic skills but even he has been subduded and deadened into submission, what a sick place we are living in when politicians can overcome the press as they have done here !! Mugabe style is what we are seeing here. Our press are toothless ones, I held David Ellis in very high regard for his journalistic skills but even he has been subduded and deadened into submission, what a sick place we are living in when politicians can overcome the press as they have done here !! Mugabe style is what we are seeing here.

]]> By: David http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-434 David Mon, 21 May 2007 19:37:24 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-434 Centipede~good point and it is the point I tried to make in the article. The lack of respect for the media is of concern. For example the recent Veco scandal which saw officials being arrested and the hint of a connection to the building of the Barbados prison should have triggered a "clear the air" press conference by our AG. The toothless press in Barbados have reported what was on the net and that is where they see their responsibility has ended. Sad! Centipede~good point and it is the point I tried to make in the article. The lack of respect for the media is of concern. For example the recent Veco scandal which saw officials being arrested and the hint of a connection to the building of the Barbados prison should have triggered a “clear the air” press conference by our AG. The toothless press in Barbados have reported what was on the net and that is where they see their responsibility has ended.

Sad!

]]> By: Zulu http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-431 Zulu Mon, 21 May 2007 18:08:13 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-431 Not the Carnival Destiny. What about the Port Authority? What about the Airport? What about.... Never mind where he tief it from. The point is simple. He tief de money from summuchie places that it will be difficult to state the exact place from whence it came. Simple. Not the Carnival Destiny. What about the Port Authority? What about the Airport? What about….
Never mind where he tief it from. The point is simple. He tief de money from summuchie places that it will be difficult to state the exact place from whence it came. Simple.

]]> By: Wishing in Vain http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-427 Wishing in Vain Mon, 21 May 2007 14:43:43 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-427 Centipede no the almighty president of the USA is very scared of the press as well. This whole issue of the Brass tacks program was a mistake in the very first place as it was never acceptable that they should have allowed Lynch to dictate the terms of the program he is a bully and his bullying tactics must come to an end, with regards to the question that struck his nerve all he needed to do was to state where his wealth came from in such a hurry, instead we are left to wonder where it arrived from does it have anything to do with the kick backs from the Carnival payments and his deals with them. Centipede no the almighty president of the USA is very scared of the press as well.
This whole issue of the Brass tacks program was a mistake in the very first place as it was never acceptable that they should have allowed Lynch to dictate the terms of the program he is a bully and his bullying tactics must come to an end, with regards to the question that struck his nerve all he needed to do was to state where his wealth came from in such a hurry, instead we are left to wonder where it arrived from does it have anything to do with the kick backs from the Carnival payments and his deals with them.

]]> By: Centipede http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-423 Centipede Mon, 21 May 2007 11:25:31 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/in-the-aftermath-of-noel-lynch-and-david-ellis-getting-down-to-brasstacks/#comment-423 By the way... is Barbados the only country in the world where it's Prime Minister does not hold Press conferences? By the way… is Barbados the only country in the world where it’s Prime Minister does not hold Press conferences?

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