Monthly Archives: March 2011

Drug dealing Barbados Police Officer found dead

RBPF Constable Torey Brathwaite dies at father’s home The police aren’t saying much other than 25 year old Torey Brathwaite was found by his father on Thursday morning. There is no indication if drugs or foul play are suspected. Constable … Continue reading

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How much is Barbados really paying for Dodds Prison? Why aren’t we allowed to know?

UPDATED: October 24, 2011 Corrupt Barbados politicians breath sigh of relief as last VECO accused is sentenced in Alaska. Nothing was too good for any politician who could award multi-million dollar government contracts to VECO of Alaska. The corrupt company … Continue reading

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Filed under Barbados, Corruption, Economy, Ethics, Freedom Of Information, Political Corruption, Politics, Politics & Corruption, VECO Corporation

Mia Mottley: Internet, Social Media wonderful if you agree with my position on everything

When in government, Mottley was against Internet free speech. “[Blogs] will marginalise our existence as parliaments and will cause disrespect, not just for the rule of law, but for the institutions that are required to keep our societies safe,” July … Continue reading

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Rise of the Bermuda Industrial Union government

Who really runs Bermuda? Who really runs Bermudian businesses? by Bermuda Jim Fresh from the sweet smell of victory over the Paula Cox government in the Sacked Bus Driver scandal, Bermuda Industrial Union president Chris Furbert (above) has now shown … Continue reading

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Can’t hardly wait for Elan Trotman’s Love and Sax!

Barbadian Jazz Saxophonist has new album Trust me on this guys – if you can’t make it happen while snuggling up and listening to Elan Trotman’s new CD Love and Sax… it’s never going to happen! We’ve followed Bajan son … Continue reading

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Adrian Loveridge’s Tourism MATTERS: Some questions and a bit of praise for the Barbados Government

The Balance: Upping profits while protecting our airlift capacity I frequently wonder whether we as a destination have become overly dependent on tour operators filling the rooms of our accommodation providers. Of course it’s a balance. Large room allocations to … Continue reading

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Barbados Court does government’s will: Tells Al Barrack he’s screwed

AS IF the Barbados Courts would really rule against the government for $65 million! Contractor Al Barrack is owed $65 million by the Government of Barbados and the Barbados justice system ruled that he is owed the money for the … Continue reading

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Barbados insurance company under investigation: Gerova Financial

Brought to you by the same authority who made the Clico collapse possible: Barbados Supervisor of Insurance, Carlos Belgrave What? Not another scandal involving a Barbados based insurance company? No way! Although we have few rules for Barbados based insurance … Continue reading

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Filed under Barbados, Consumer Issues, Corruption, Crime & Law, Offshore Investments

Arthur’s BLP in Crisis – Chaos as Mottley faction bows out

“Walking away from BLP…” UPDATED: September 20, 2011 Dear Barbados Free Press, I’m walking away from the BLP because I am disgusted with how the party is treating Mia Mottley. I’m not going to the DLP, I’m not going anywhere. … Continue reading

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