Tag Archives: Ethics
Should Down’s people be killed? Hitler said “Yes”
Hitler, Jews, abortion, God, Neo-Nazis, Racists: “180″ has it all Dear Barbados Free Press They showed this movie today at adult bible class and it was all people could talk about for the rest of the day. I cannot say … Continue reading →
Filed under Abortion, Barbados, Culture & Race Issues, Ethics, History, Human Rights, Race, Religion
Tagged as Abortion, Documentary Film, Ethics, Hitler, Holocaust, Religion
If Marston Gibson loves Barbados, he will refuse the job
If Prime Minister Stuart loves Barbados he will not offer the job to Gibson A few days ago the Barbados Government news agency announced that a new Chief Justice will be appointed by the first week in August. (See end … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Corruption, Crime & Law, Ethics
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Justice System, Ethics
Resume vs Reality: Environment Minister Denis Lowe
Nothing like a little resume padding to get elected or enhance your image! We at BFP have a natural sympathy towards Barbados Minister of the Environment Dr. Denis Lowe, as we would have towards anyone who just came back from … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Environment, Ethics, Politics
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Politics, Ethics, Politics, Resume Padding
MP Lashley – Sex and homosexuality on TV: bad. Fellow government Minister’s internet porn business: No Problem!
SexSearch.com – Health Minister Inniss made money from this business “We believe that Minister Inniss’ business history makes him unacceptable to represent and lead the people of Barbados.“ Minister of Family Stephen Lashley says that too much sexuality and promotion … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Ethics, Human Rights, Politics
Tagged as Barbados Politics, Ethics, Human Trafficking, Porn Business
Gline Clarke talks from experience, says Goverment should help folks build a home!
Gline Clarke, Member for St. George North, said in Parliament the other day that government should be giving long term land leases and help folks to acquire mortgages to build homes. Fair enough. On this small island where land is … Continue reading →
Barbados Tourism Authority becoming a Family Affair?
Consolidation of power and influence along family lines? Dear BFP Your article about Verla Depeiza being named as a Director of the Barbados Tourism Authority puts a question into my rum-fogged mind. Can anyone answer my question? Is Verla Depeiza … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Barbados Tourism, Corruption, Ethics
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Corruption, Barbados Tourism Authority, Ethics
China gives Barbados journalists “Hard-to-resist treats, free trips, all expenses paid… and flattery”
To The Nation, Barbados Advocate, Barbados Today: How much of your content is paid for by China? As part of its efforts to influence global opinion about China, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) gives hard-to-resist treats to media workers in … Continue reading →
Full weight of law descends upon Rawle Eastmond’s spurned mistress
“Cause when you’re out with your women, your wife will be at home: Cooking your food, doing your dirt, buddy what you trying to do?” … Eric Clapton’s “Outside Woman Blues” Adultery carries its own price No Bail for Rawle … Continue reading →
Bajan Reporter publishes photo of dead or severely injured motorcyclist.
UPDATED: 2 similar accidents on the same day. Motorcyclist died on Passage Road and the gruesome photo is at Bajan Reporter. Motorcyclist on River Road lived (Tori Watson). See Ian Bourne’s comments and website for updated story. Original story… Morally … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Ethics, Freedom Of The Press
Tagged as Barbados, Ethics, Journalism Standards, Motorcycle accident
Kammie Holder’s Swimming Upstream: The disease of evading accountability
Accountability and Offering Excuses for Excuses Most of our problems in life tend to come about as a result of trying to evade being accountable. It appears like a disease in the government, the private sector and in our personal … Continue reading →
Tagged as Barbados, Ethics, Kammie Holder, Personal Growth
Should news media cooperate with the Barbados government to delay publishing news?
Barbados Free Press intends to print any news “embargoed” by the government. Last Saturday, November 6, 2010 in the wee hours of the morning, Barbados Free Press was the first to publish the news that gas, diesel and kerosene prices … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Barbados News & Media, Corruption, Ethics, Freedom Of Information, Freedom Of The Press, Politics
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados News & Media, Ethics, Journalism, Journalism Standards
Sir David Simmons declares Turks & Caicos public servants must declare assets – but not him!
Re-virginated politician David Simmons: “Do as I say, not as I do” Oh, this hypocrisy is almost too much to take! As the newly appointed head of the Turks and Caicos Integrity Commission, SIR David Anthony Cathcart Simmons recently declared … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Corruption, Ethics, Freedom Of Information, Political Corruption, Politics, Politics & Corruption
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Politics, Conflicts of Interest, Ethics, Politics
CLICO Leadership caught in corrupt conflict of interest – “So what?” says Barbados Prime Minister
Picture this for corruption… According to the Nation newspaper, in 1993, CLICO Chairman Leroy Parris and President Terrence Thornhill started their own little insurance company on the side that offered the same products as CLICO. (Keltruth Blog says it was … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Consumer Issues, Corruption, Crime & Law, Freedom Of Information, Offshore Investments, Political Corruption, Politics, Politics & Corruption
Tagged as Barbados, CLICO, CLICO Bailout, CLICO Fraud, Corruption, Ethics
What did Robert Hoffman know about Sir Allen Stanford’s crimes, and when did he know it?
Journalist started Antigua Sun newspaper for Crooked Sir Allen Here is a book I’d love to read – because I want to know if author Robert Hoffman comes clean about how he personally started up Sir Allen’s Antigua Sun newspaper … Continue reading →
Let’s Hope Our Next Barbados Chief Justice Isn’t A Political Hack Like SIR David Simmons
“It’s no secret, however, that Prime Minister Thompson when he was the Leader of the Opposition had serious misgivings about Sir David’s appointment and it would be surprising if Sir David remained in office a minute after the April 28, … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Corruption, Crime & Law, Ethics, Freedom Of Information, Freedom Of The Press, News Media, Political Corruption, Politics, Politics & Corruption
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Chief Justice, Barbados Judicial Corruption, Barbados Judicial Independence, Barbados Judiciary, Barbados Politics, Ethics, Ethics - Lack Of, Politics, Raw Ambition, Sir David Simmons
US “Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act” Names & Targets Barbados – Has David Thompson Actually Read The Legislation?
BARBADOS’ Prime Minister David Thompson said he does not believe that Legislation tabled recently in the United States Congress to deal with offshore tax havens is targeting jurisdictions like Barbados… “I want to say that despite the strong feelings about … Continue reading →
Filed under Barack Obama, Barbados, Corruption, Crime & Law, Ethics, Freedom Of Information, Offshore Investments, Political Corruption, Politics, Politics & Corruption
Tagged as Barbados, Carl Levin, Ethics, Freedom Of Information, Money Laundering, Political Corruption, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act, Tax Evasion, tax haven
Lighting Erected At Kensington Oval – Barbados Now Ready For Cricket World Cup 2007
Revising History Is A Barbados Advocate Specialty! Barbados Advocate Says Lights “Were Not A Requirement For Cricket World Cup” I guess the folks at the Barbados Advocate can’t remember Mia Mottley’s electricity-conserving CWC 2007 when the final was played out … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Corruption, Cricket, Ethics, Freedom Of Information, Political Corruption, Politics, Politics & Corruption
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Government, Corruption, Cricket World Cup, Ethics, Freedom Of Information, Kensington Oval, Kensington Oval Management Incorporated, Political Corruption, Politics
Taking A Break From Zimbabwe Cholera Epidemic: Mugabes’ US$92,000 Weekend Fashion Spree!
What’s The Use Of Being First Lady Of Zimbabwe If You Can’t Buy A US$3,000 Purse Once In A While? You know how it is… all that cholera and famine is just sooooooo depressing that one must simply take a … Continue reading →
Filed under Africa, Barbados, Corruption, Disaster, Ethics, Human Rights, Political Corruption, Politics, Politics & Corruption, Zimbabwe
Tagged as Africa, Barbados, Corruption, Dictators, Ethics, Government Corruption, Mugabe
