Monthly Archives: June 2010
Leatherback turtle nesting in daylight on Barbados’ East coast
Dear Barbados Free Press, I spotted this leatherback turtle nesting along the east coast at the end of May. The sighting drew a large crowd of both locals and visitors. It is a very rare occurrence to see them nesting and even … Continue reading →
Jane Shattuck-Hoyos asks “Why is Jamaica suffering while Barbados prospers?”
Could it be that Bajan shirt-tails are tucked in? The difference in Jamaican and Bajan history and economic outcomes? Nevermind that garbage about the best-behaved slaves were offloaded on Bim and the rebels were shipped to Jamaica. (Ya… we still … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Culture & Race Issues, History, Jamaica, Slavery
Tagged as Barbados, Caribbean Economies, Economics, Jamaica, Slavery
Fewer than 2000 fans show for the ENTIRE West Indies & South Africa Test. Cricket.com looks at why…
Less than 200 fans on Sunday! What went wrong? Do you know anyone who attended the recent West Indies – South Africa Test for even a few hours? Nope, we at Barbados Free Press don’t know anyone either. We’ve seen … Continue reading →
Barbados Commissioner of Police accused of illegal wiretapping
Police Commissioner Dottin claims “national security” as reason for non-disclosure of wiretaps. A suspended Royal Barbados Police Force officer claims in an affidavit before the Supreme Court that Commissioner Darwin Dottin conducted illegal wiretapping against him during an internal investigation. … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Crime & Law, Freedom Of Information, Human Rights, Police
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Police, Police, Wiretapping
Canadian investor Bob Verdun accosted by Barbados Boscobel Toll Gang
Verdun the latest victim to complain of gang activity against tourists Last Friday Bob Verdun gave the noon lecture at DLP Headquarters and detailed 15 ways that the Government can improve our tourism product without spending a penny. Journalist Ian … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Barbados Tourism, Crime & Law, Culture & Race Issues, Police, Race, Tourism, Travel, Traveling and Tourism
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Crime, Barbados Gangs, Boscobel road toll gang
Brazil – Barbados GOL flight a tremendous achievement!
Just for the record, I would like to applaud all those involved in securing the direct non-stop flight from GOL flight from Sao Paulo including the Minister of Tourism, BTA, Barbados Diplomatic Corp and BHTA. It is a tremendous achievement, … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Barbados Tourism, Tourism, Travel, Traveling and Tourism
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Tourism, Brazil, GOL Airline
BP Oil Spill – Crew hoping to tap into well 18,000 feet beneath the sea surface.
Thanks to Colin L. Beadon for sending us this diagram of the operation to stop the leaking BP oil well in the Caribbean. After looking at the operation, all I can think of is we have to find a better, … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Disaster, Energy, Environment
Tagged as Barbados, BP Oil Spill, Environment
Should we buy the Barbados Advocate.com domain name? :-)
Did someone forget to pay the internet bill? Dear Barbados Free Press, I’m trying to get to the online edition of the Barbados Advocate at http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/ and I’m seeing a notice that the domain name expired and is “parked” for … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Caribbean Media, Freedom Of The Press, News Media
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Advocate, Barbados newspapers, Journalism
Bob Verdun lecture Friday, June 25 “15 ways to improve Barbados tourism without spending a penny!”
“The members of the current management team must resign. They have failed, and the Symphony cannot afford to keep them in power. Begging for money is not a business plan; it is an act of desperation by people more concerned … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Barbados Tourism, Politics
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Tourism, Bob Verdun
Dear Rihanna, please resign as our Barbados Culture and Youth Ambassador
Dear Rihanna, Please, please resign from your position as Barbados Culture and Youth Ambassador. The politicians who appointed you haven’t the integrity or the courage to take the title away from you. Do you have the integrity and the courage … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Celebrities, Music, Rihanna
Tagged as Barbados, Rihanna, Rihanna naked
Barbados company embroiled in China – India oilfield security concern
Barbados corporation used by China to facilitate espionage, prohibited investments? A controversy is in full swing as the Indian Government discovered that the Chinese used a Barbados-registered company to gain investment and intelligence access to an oil and gas field … Continue reading →
Fodor’s honours Peach and Quiet Hotel in Barbados
Congratulations to Margaret and Adrian Loveridge and the Peach and Quiet staff! Once again, Peach and Quiet Hotel has been honoured with the much coveted Fodor’s Choice Award, this time for 2010. Peach and Quiet is one of only three … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Barbados Tourism, Tourism, Travel, Traveling and Tourism
Tagged as Great Caribbean Hotels, Peach and Quiet Hotel Barbados
‘Dudus’ Coke arrested. Will he live to see trial?
News reports say that Shower Posse gang leader Christopher Dudus Coke was captured at a checkpoint in Jamaica today – apparently on his way to surrender himself either to US Embassy personnel or local “friendly” police. Some stories say that … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Corruption, Crime & Law, Jamaica, Police, Political Corruption, Politics, Politics & Corruption
Tagged as Barbados, Campaign Financing, Dudus Coke, Jamaica, Jamaican gangs
David Estwick should resign over Gun incident in Barbados Parliament
Intimidation of Opposition Member designed to fall just below the criminal threshold As more details emerge about the conflict last March between Government Minister David Estwick and Opposition MP Dale Marshall, we at BFP think it is quite possible that … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Crime & Law, Ethics, Political Corruption, Politics, Politics & Corruption
Tagged as Barbados, Guns in Barbados, Political violence, Politics
‘Gossip Girl’ by Bajan band Nexcyx about to hit big in the US? We think so!
Let’s pile on the YouTube viewings and help local band Nexcyx! A trailer for the hit US television show Gossip Girl, featuring Bajan band Nexcyx, was just shortlisted as a contender to become the official trailer for the international series. … Continue reading →
Bajan Reporter pours gasoline on the Barbados Equestrian Association – Natya Soodeen controversy. New documents surface!
Barbados Equestrian Association, dead tree news media, strangely silent on Natya Soodeen suspension The popular Bajan Reporter online news outlet today published a new major article on the Natya Soodeen suspension. Someone supplied journalist Ian Bourne with copies of various emails … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Freedom Of The Press, Sports
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Equestrian Association, Natya Soodeen, Show jumping, Sports
Future Centre Trust pleased with Barbados Water Authority plans
Barbados Water Authority advertises its tender for Water and Sanitation Systems Upgrade thanks to IADB funding. The Future Centre Trust applauds the Inter-American Development Bank and the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) for their plans to upgrade the Water and Sanitation … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Consumer Issues, Environment
Tagged as Barbados, Environment, water
Jose River Bridge Catastrophe!
Say it “Jose River” or “Joe’s River”… Either way it’s a catastrophe! By Lani Edghill A few months ago I drove down to Bathsheba to hike along the Hackleton’s Cliff area. I do this every weekend because I love the … Continue reading →
Filed under Agriculture, Barbados, Environment, Nature, Wildlife
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Environment, Environment
