Comments on: Authorities In Barbados Allow Opera Telecom To Piss On Our Rules & Regulations ~ Where Is Minister Lynette Eastmond? http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/ bringing news and opinions to the people Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:55:19 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Two Successive Governments And The Barbados Media Perpetuate Continuing Opera Telecom Consumer Fraud « Barbados Free Press http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-27397 Two Successive Governments And The Barbados Media Perpetuate Continuing Opera Telecom Consumer Fraud « Barbados Free Press Tue, 20 May 2008 14:51:49 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-27397 [...] 13, 2007 - Authorities In Barbados Allow Opera Telecom To Piss On Our Rules & Regulations ~ Where Is Minist... Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Calling All Opera Interactive Barbados “Lucky [...] [...] 13, 2007 – Authorities In Barbados Allow Opera Telecom To Piss On Our Rules & Regulations ~ Where Is Minist… Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Calling All Opera Interactive Barbados “Lucky [...]

]]> By: Wishing in Vain http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-15431 Wishing in Vain Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:51:29 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-15431 Vows, I wish him well, may the Lord be with him as he will need all the help he can get, I sympathise with you my friend. <blockquote>Comment edited. WIV please cut us some slack here. David</blockquote> Vows, I wish him well, may the Lord be with him as he will need all the help he can get, I sympathise with you my friend.

Comment edited.
WIV please cut us some slack here.

David

]]> By: VOWS http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-15420 VOWS Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:54:40 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-15420 BU it looks like you were right. Minister getting married :-). http://www.nationnews.com/story/356495512782739.php http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=234462084 BU it looks like you were right. Minister getting married :-).

http://www.nationnews.com/story/356495512782739.php
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=234462084

]]> By: UK LESSON http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12589 UK LESSON Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:03:17 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12589 hi Barbasos This article from the UK may be of interest: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/dmstandard/frame.html?in_bottom=http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news Fraud probe into ITV phone-in scandal Amar Singh, Evening Standard 16 November 2007 ITV faces a full-scale criminal probe into a rip-off quiz show scandal. The Serious Fraud Office is set to investigate allegations against a late-night show that urged viewers to phone premium-rate lines. The investigation into Big Game TV will be triggered by the release of an Ofcom report that is expected to make a number of damning conclusions into criminal practices at the programme - and will hold ITV accountable. Sources say the investigation into the quiz show broadcast on ITV2 from 2005 to 2006 has uncovered a series of systematic procedures used to rip off the public and that producers are potentially facing jail terms. The report has allegedly found that millions of pounds were stolen from the public as part of a 'policy' of ripping off viewers - going further than previous probes which used terms such as 'editorial failings' and 'technical issues'. ITV, which is already facing an estimated fine of £18m after an independent-inquiry found 'serious editorial-issues' with Gameshow Marathon, Saturday Night Takeaway and Soapstar Superstar, is expected to face an additional penalty from Ofcom who have deemed the broadcaster to be ultimately responsible for the latest scandal. The SFO, which is also reviewing evidence into the £34m competition scandal at GMTV, has been briefed by Ofcom and is poised to launch an investigation next week. The release of the report was originally planned for last month, but due to the sensitivity of the findings, Ofcom's lawyers have been given extra time to pore over it and prepare for all possible repercussions. Among the material currently under review by the SFO are allegations by Big Game TV whistleblower Robert Winsor, who worked as a call operator for the programme, and went to the police last year. He claims answers were changed and phones were left unanswered to obtain the maximum money out of callers. Callers were charged 75p per minute whether they got through or not. Mr Winsor said he was regularly told to take a coffee break and leave calls unanswered. The programme, whose hosts included children's TV veteran Timmy Mallett, featured several open-ended questions producers could change to prolong the competition and take more calls. On 19 May last year, Fraud Squad officers raided the offices of the channel. Charges of fraud were dropped late last December. The police said there had been no evidence of any act of criminality and the matter was left with Ofcom. A source said: 'This looks like being Ofcom's most damning report yet - they have found that practices designed to rip off viewers were systematic and ultimately are going to hold ITV to account for this.' hi Barbasos
This article from the UK may be of interest:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/dmstandard/frame.html?in_bottom=http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news
Fraud probe into ITV phone-in scandal
Amar Singh, Evening Standard
16 November 2007

ITV faces a full-scale criminal probe into a rip-off quiz show scandal. The Serious Fraud Office is set to investigate allegations against a late-night show that urged viewers to phone premium-rate lines.

The investigation into Big Game TV will be triggered by the release of an Ofcom report that is expected to make a number of damning conclusions into criminal practices at the programme – and will hold ITV accountable.

Sources say the investigation into the quiz show broadcast on ITV2 from 2005 to 2006 has uncovered a series of systematic procedures used to rip off the public and that producers are potentially facing jail terms.

The report has allegedly found that millions of pounds were stolen from the public as part of a ‘policy’ of ripping off viewers – going further than previous probes which used terms such as ‘editorial failings’ and ‘technical issues’.

ITV, which is already facing an estimated fine of £18m after an independent-inquiry found ’serious editorial-issues’ with Gameshow Marathon, Saturday Night Takeaway and Soapstar Superstar, is expected to face an additional penalty from Ofcom who have deemed the broadcaster to be ultimately responsible for the latest scandal.

The SFO, which is also reviewing evidence into the £34m competition scandal at GMTV, has been briefed by Ofcom and is poised to launch an investigation next week.

The release of the report was originally planned for last month, but due to the sensitivity of the findings, Ofcom’s lawyers have been given extra time to pore over it and prepare for all possible repercussions.

Among the material currently under review by the SFO are allegations by Big Game TV whistleblower Robert Winsor, who worked as a call operator for the programme, and went to the police last year. He claims answers were changed and phones were left unanswered to obtain the maximum money out of callers.

Callers were charged 75p per minute whether they got through or not. Mr Winsor said he was regularly told to take a coffee break and leave calls unanswered. The programme, whose hosts included children’s TV veteran Timmy Mallett, featured several open-ended questions producers could change to prolong the competition and take more calls.

On 19 May last year, Fraud Squad officers raided the offices of the channel. Charges of fraud were dropped late last December. The police said there had been no evidence of any act of criminality and the matter was left with Ofcom.

A source said: ‘This looks like being Ofcom’s most damning report yet – they have found that practices designed to rip off viewers were systematic and ultimately are going to hold ITV to account for this.’

]]> By: Jerome Hinds http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12479 Jerome Hinds Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:38:39 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12479 That should be : 2007 - 11 - 16 on page 10 . That should be : 2007 – 11 – 16 on page 10 .

]]> By: Jerome Hinds http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12478 Jerome Hinds Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:36:09 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12478 That Chameleon of a Minister of Government......Sinette ( Sinful ) Eastmond.....a.k.a Under Owen's rule ! Has received a well earned award from the Weekend Nation Editorial on of 2007 - 11 - 10 on page 10 . Sinette ( sinful ) Eastmond had a lot to say about Honesty & Integrity under this particular article some months ago....! After being exposed for her LIES she vacated this BLOG SITE....at least not using her NAME ! A conniving LIAR she is ! That Chameleon of a Minister of Government……Sinette ( Sinful ) Eastmond…..a.k.a Under Owen’s rule !

Has received a well earned award from the Weekend Nation Editorial on of 2007 – 11 – 10 on page 10 .

Sinette ( sinful ) Eastmond had a lot to say about Honesty & Integrity under this particular article some months ago….!

After being exposed for her LIES she vacated this BLOG SITE….at least not using her NAME !

A conniving LIAR she is !

]]> By: David http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12266 David Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:05:53 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12266 Adrian L perhaps you can escalate this matter to the CEO of the FTC and copy the leader of the Opposition, Minister Eastmond and the Commissioner of Police. Adrian L perhaps you can escalate this matter to the CEO of the FTC and copy the leader of the Opposition, Minister Eastmond and the Commissioner of Police.

]]> By: UK LESSON http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12261 UK LESSON Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:32:47 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12261 @Barbados Wakeup We have a really big problem in the UK (and Europe) and there is a clear danger that you are heading that way. We have a thousand "Opera Telecoms" that are involved in every mass marketed telecom scam con and fraud you can imagine. They generate millions in tax for the UK Government and are effectively protected from criminal investigation. The CMTV/Opera fraud is just the tip of a very large corrupt iceberg. You should ask serious questions of your "regulators". For example are they financed by industry or Government. In whose interest do they act? @Barbados Wakeup
We have a really big problem in the UK (and Europe) and there is a clear danger that you are heading that way.
We have a thousand “Opera Telecoms” that are involved in every mass marketed telecom scam con and fraud you can imagine. They generate millions in tax for the UK Government and are effectively protected from criminal investigation. The CMTV/Opera fraud is just the tip of a very large corrupt iceberg.

You should ask serious questions of your “regulators”. For example are they financed by industry or Government. In whose interest do they act?

]]> By: Wishing in Vain http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12195 Wishing in Vain Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:30:46 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12195 Re two post above. Owing you and your lot are really sick bunch!! Re two post above.
Owing you and your lot are really sick bunch!!

]]> By: Wishing in Vain http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12094 Wishing in Vain Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:45:01 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12094 David resent you that email, How in heavens name would prices reduce with the removal of CESS or even the DUTY they may be a slight reduction in the cost of Beef and Lamb but the reduction WILL NOT equate to a 40 % savings at the cash register. This is the avenue by which the importers will improve their markups and those in authority will have no clue as to what is going on. David resent you that email,
How in heavens name would prices reduce with the removal of CESS or even the DUTY they may be a slight reduction in the cost of Beef and Lamb but the reduction WILL NOT equate to a 40 % savings at the cash register.
This is the avenue by which the importers will improve their markups and those in authority will have no clue as to what is going on.

]]> By: David http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12091 David Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:17:32 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12091 On the subject of Minister Eastmond we would welcome her clarification on the statement she made regarding her prediction that prices would fall with the removal of the CESS tax which contradicted what Mascoll said. It turned out that Mascoll is correct. This is a credibility issue Minister. <a href="http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/07/19/minister-lynette-eastmond-and-william-duguid-mp-under-gag-order/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Has the gag been removed yet?</strong></a> On the subject of Minister Eastmond we would welcome her clarification on the statement she made regarding her prediction that prices would fall with the removal of the CESS tax which contradicted what Mascoll said. It turned out that Mascoll is correct.

This is a credibility issue Minister. Has the gag been removed yet?

]]> By: Wishing in Vain http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12088 Wishing in Vain Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:56:47 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12088 She is evidently out to lunch, on this matter and many others that she is supposely responsible for. We all remember her rants and Duguids rants before on these same sites, totally empty and devoid of substance. She is evidently out to lunch, on this matter and many others that she is supposely responsible for.
We all remember her rants and Duguids rants before on these same sites, totally empty and devoid of substance.

]]> By: outsider http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12079 outsider Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:15:07 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12079 could it be possible that some friends of our government are in on the scam? would it surprise us? why else is this still running? could it be possible that some friends of our government are in on the scam? would it surprise us? why else is this still running?

]]> By: Kathy http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12066 Kathy Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:48:17 +0000 http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/authorities-in-barbados-allow-opera-telecom-to-piss-on-our-rules-regulations-where-is-minister-lynette-eastmond/#comment-12066 I wrote an expose for Keltruth Corp. commenting on Adrian Loveridge's investigation, which was published on BU. I was surprised by the lack of interest, especially as I confirmed that this is an international operation targeting Barbadians! Bajans are getting ripped off, and it seems that neither they, the media nor the government gives a hoot! Here is the Keltruth Corp. story: http://keltruthblog.com/blog/?p=22 I wrote an expose for Keltruth Corp. commenting on Adrian Loveridge’s investigation, which was published on BU. I was surprised by the lack of interest, especially as I confirmed that this is an international operation targeting Barbadians!

Bajans are getting ripped off, and it seems that neither they, the media nor the government gives a hoot!

Here is the Keltruth Corp. story:
http://keltruthblog.com/blog/?p=22

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