Monthly Archives: November 2010
Barbados Immigration officer: Evil? Misogynist? Racist? Stupid? You decide.
UPDATED: November 11, 2010 9am Bridgetown We see that Jane Shattuck Hoyos has taken down her story at Planet Barbados. While we hope to hear more on this development, we want to let Jane know that if we never hear … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Barbados Tourism, Culture & Race Issues, Human Rights, Immigration, Offshore Investments, Race, Tourism, Travel, Traveling and Tourism
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Immigration, Immigration Issues
What if this happened in Barbados?
Pipeline fire and oil spill in China One of our long-time readers sent us a link to the Boston Globe article Oil Spill in Dalian, China, and posed the question… “What if a similar disaster happened at our oil terminal? … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, China, Disaster, Energy, Environment
Tagged as Barbados, China, China environment, Environment, Oil Spill
Something going very wrong at The Nation newspaper?
The Nation Newspaper is at it again: “The sophisticated radiance class cruise ship Jewel of the Seas made its inaugural visit to the Bridgetown Port today docked with approximately 21 000 guests and 850 crew.” 21,000 passengers ???!!! That is … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Caribbean Media, Consumer Issues, Freedom Of The Press, News Media
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados News & Media, Journalism, Nation Newspaper Barbados, News media ethics
Barbados Meteorological Director: Stupid taxpayers don’t need to see Doppler weather radar online
(click for large view) Another government official tells Bajans they have no right to see what they pay for. During a recent interview with Barbados Today, the acting director of the Barbados Meteorological Department politely told Bajan taxpayers to stick … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Consumer Issues
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Weather, Government Accountability, Weather forecasting
LIME “upgrades” internet service. How many hours will it cost me this time?
“Some customers may experience difficulties when sending emails via Outlook” If your LIME email doesn’t work when you get up on Saturday morning, here’s why… LIME announced that the company is making changes to its internet technology early Saturday morning … Continue reading →
Breaking: Barbados gasoline, diesel, kerosene prices up Sunday night
Death of a thousand cuts continues for the lower and middle economic classes The Barbados government is raising retail prices at Midnight Sunday (ie: just before Monday morning). This was supposed to be kept secret until Sunday at 7pm, but … Continue reading →
Barbados Police Commissioner sacked over Bridgetown fire, 1948: Colonel Oriel St. Arnaud Duke
Colonel Oriel St. Arnaud Duke ‘sacked’ over support for Chief Fire Officer Was it Fair? Was it Just? Hello everyone. I retired from the Dorset Police in the UK in 2006. Their website can be found at http://www.dorset.police.uk. Although this … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, History, Police
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados History, Barbados Police, Barbados Police History, History, Royal Barbados Police Force
Nation Newspaper publishes computer game screenshot as real photo of airport!
(click photo for large) Welcome to Flight Simulator’s version of of Grantley Adams International Airport! (ROTFLMBAO) Oh this is fun! Did someone at The Nation have a little too much to drink when the article Jetblue boss wants airport upgrade … Continue reading →
Happy Diwali to our Hindu and Sikh friends!
The Row of Lamps “In each legend, myth and story of Deepawali lies the significance of the victory of good over evil; and it is with each Deepawali and the lights that illuminate our homes and hearts, that this simple … Continue reading →
Canadian Government warns about investing and real estate purchases in Barbados (!!!)
Dear Barbados Free Press, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada recently changed the “Barbados Travel Advice and Advisories“ to include the following additional paragraph: “Canadians interested in purchasing property or making other investments should seek legal advice from appropriate professionals … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Business & Banking, Canada, Crime & Law, Offshore Investments, Real Estate
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Investment, Barbados Tourist Safety, Canada, Tourist Safety
Hating Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar for ending the hypocrisy
Trinidad & Tobago’s PM says no help for Hurricane Tomas victims unless it benefits Trinidad & Tobago too The BFP crew joined the outrage against Persad-Bissessar’s statements made earlier this week – until Marcus walked into the room and gave … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, CARICOM, Disaster, Economy, Ethics, Haiti, History, Politics, Trinidad and Tobago
Tagged as Haiti, Hurricane Tomas, Trinidad and Tobago
This Saturday: Future Centre Trust GARAGE SALE
GARAGE SALE (in the spirit of the 3R’s!) at the original home of the FUTURE CENTRE TRUST This Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 8am to 2pm On the grounds of the much loved original home of the Future Centre Trust, … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Environment
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Garage Sale, Future Centre Trust
Prime Minister Thompson’s funeral as good as any funeral could be
This is a short post to express our gratitude and admiration for the many folks who worked so hard to plan and carry out David Thompson’s funeral. Because of their long hours, meticulous attention to detail and heartfelt commitment to … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Prime Minister Funeral, Prime Minister Thompson funeral
Funeral coverage of Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson
Saying Goodbye to David in the rain The descendants of slaves and of slave owners sing together, Amazing Grace (The link to the CBC live coverage has been closed. We’ll throw up some video links to the funeral shortly.) 12:08pm … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, History, Politics, Race, Slavery
Tagged as Barbados Funeral, Barbados Prime Minister Thompson, David Thompson Funeral, Prime Minister Thompson funeral
Adrian Loveridge’s Tourism MATTERS – Remembering David Thompson and looking to the future
My deepest sympathy goes out to Mrs. Mara Thompson, her daughters and entire family. I would like to hold onto my special memories of the late Prime Minister and recall one of our few exchanges. Soon after his illness was … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Barbados Tourism, Tourism, Travel, Traveling and Tourism
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Hilton, Barbados Tourism, Caribbean Convention Centres, Hilton Hotel Barbados, Tourism
Boston Globe article about Sam Lord’s Castle – history and demise
A sad travel article by Boston Globe journalist Patricia Borns Two years ago Patricia Borns visited Barbados and wrote a wonderful travel article for the Boston Globe. In Measured by the foot, she said “Pure air, pristine beaches, and miles … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Barbados Tourism, History
Tagged as Barbados, History, Sam Lords Castle
Power back on near Grape Hall, Barbados. What a mess!
Hurricane straps – I had them, Victor Holder didn’t. More than a few Bajan homes lost large pieces or the whole roof in Hurricane Tomas, but I’d love to know how many severely damaged homes were equipped with hurricane straps … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Building Collapse, Disaster
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Hurricane, Hurricane, Hurricane Tomas
