Daily Archives: February 19, 2009

Irish Newspaper: Many Barbados Reds Suffer From Mental Problems Due To Inbreeding!

Today, there are about 400 individuals living in the north east corner of Barbados known as the ‘Red Legs’, due to their ancestors having arrived there as slaves in the mid 17th century; many were wearing kilts and so their … Continue reading

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Filed under Barbados, Culture & Race Issues, Health, History, Race, Slavery

Barbados Civil Servant To Public: “How We Spend Tax Dollars Is None Of The Public’s Business…”

Efforts to reach (Acting Registrar of the Supreme Court) Clarke on Monday to find out the cost of the repair work, the name of the company contracted to carry it out, and an estimated completion date were unsuccessful. Clarke’s secretary … Continue reading

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Filed under Barbados, Barbados Government, Consumer Issues

Barbados Economy: Crisis & Stimulus

Those who think that Barbados is better positioned than many to weather the global financial crisis, and that the impact will be limited and short-term should think again.  Right now the industrial states are in deep recession with little but … Continue reading

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Filed under Barbados, Barbados Tourism, Business & Banking, Offshore Investments, Tourism, Travel, Traveling and Tourism

UPDATED: Stanford Trying To Flee USA! US Federal Authorities: Allen Stanford Money-Laundering For Drug Cartels

UPDATE – February 19, 2009 Various sources are reporting that as late as last night, Stanford was seen trying to flee the USA in a chartered jet bound for Antigua but was refused because the charter company wouldn’t take his … Continue reading

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Filed under Barbados, Business & Banking, Corruption, Crime & Law, John McCain, Offshore Investments, Police, Political Corruption, Politics, Politics & Corruption