
PMs Stephen Harper & Owen Arthur Will Hold Talks In Barbados
Will Environment Minister Liz Thompson Be Allowed Near This “Caucasian Male”? **
For two days, July 18 and 19, 2007, the Canadian journalists traveling with Prime Minister Harper on his Caribbean and Latin American tour will be in Barbados. The Canadian media folks will be hungry for news stories to send back home – stories that break from the traditional dry political photo ops that they usually get stuck with.
Our Cliverton suggests that some of BFP’s stories about the government’s attack on freedom of the press and corruption issues will be of great interest to the traveling journalists.
Contrary to Clive, Auntie Moses argues that we should remain positive as our national reputation is a stake and we don’t want to sour the Canadian folks with any negativity about Barbados. “Keep smiling and get them cold tourists down here!” she says. “Show ’em only the good. Nice smilin’ friendly Bajans an a good place to visit an bring their dollars that is almost good as US dollars in this moment.”
Auntie Moses has a point, but Robert is of the opinion that “This is a big chance to gain international exposure on the issues that concern Bajans the most. Only international pressure matters to the government. Arthur’s gang doesn’t care about domestic opinion and why should they? The Barbados media does as told.”
Shona says, “Keep your mouth shut and nothing will change.”
George says, “I’m in charge of spam and its too much work. Leave me out of it. Where’s my rum?”
As for Marcus? I think we want to send a message that Barbados is a fine place, and Bajans are fine, welcoming people – but we have a problem with our government that is threatening our freedoms and our democracy.
What Do Our Readers Think That Bajans Should Be Telling The Canadian Media?
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from CTV.ca Canadian News…
Harper to visit Latin America and Caribbean
Updated Tue. Jul. 10 2007 9:05 AM ET
CTV.ca News Staff
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit Colombia, Chile, Barbados and Haiti from July 15 to 20 in an effort to “establish new partnerships in the Americas” and enhance Canada’s relationships in Latin America and the Caribbean.
“Through this enhanced engagement, Canada could achieve real progress on key issues such as security, democratic governance and economic prosperity,” Harper’s office said in a release on Tuesday.
The prime minister will meet with foreign leaders and representatives from the private sector in the region as well as Canadians.
He will begin his visit in Bogota and meet with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe. On July 17 and 18, he will visit Chile and meet with President Michelle Bachelet.
On July 18 and 19, Harper will visit Barbados and meet with Prime Minister Owen Arthur and other Caribbean leaders.
On July 20, the Prime Minister will conclude his trip with a visit to Haiti to meet with President Rene Preval.
** Re: “Caucasian Male”
If you are not familiar with Government Minister Liz Thompson’s opinion of the “Caucasian Male”, you can listen to her here.