Barbados Labour Party
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Executive Committee 2005-2006
Chairman
The Rt. Hon. Owen S. Arthur, M.P.
Prime Minister and Political Leader
Prime Minister’s Office
Government Headquarters
Bay Street
ST. MICHAEL
Tel: 436-6435
First Vice Chairman
Hon. Rawle Eastmond
Minister of Labour
BRIDGETOWN
Second Vice Chairman
The Hon. Dr. Jerome Walcott, M.P.
Minister of Health
Ministry of Health
Jemmotts Lane
ST. MICHAEL
Tel: 426-4669
Third Vice Chairman
Senator Hon. Lynette Eastmond
Minister of Consumer Affairs
Reef Road
Fontabelle
BRIDGETOWN
General Secretary
Dr. William Duguid, M.P.
Pine Dental Services
#2, 6th Avenue Belleville
ST. MICHAEL
Tel: 426-0979
Treasurer
Senator Tyrone Barker
Parliamentary Secretary
Ministry of Economic Affairs
Government Headquarters
Bay Street
ST. MICHAEL
Tel: 426-9391
25 responses so far ↓
labourblest // December 6, 2006 at 8:32 pm |
This info is dated, these ppl are no longer in the positions mentioned. Come on labourparty, update it. It’s been a month already.
churchgirl // February 28, 2007 at 3:55 pm |
Dear BLP be careful you live in a glass house! Exposure of this Governments gross indiscretions will soon occur!
People are not interested in D or Blp we need relief!
The BLP is ery good at avoidance and creating distractions. Mr. Thompson’s is not on public trial you are! Stop playing emotional games the people of Barbados are hurting under your admn. especially SPIRITUALLY since people who acquire political power and excell in academics turn their backs on all that is good and Godly because it is not politically correct, (or is it because that is one area they have no understanding in?).
The considration of removing a law to allow perverts to be happy shows the kind of personalities existing over us. What law will you abandon next for who’s sake?
Maybe the muslim will be allowed to kill sheep and drain their blood in Broad Street to accommodate their festivals? or maybe we should ship this Government to Afghanistan.
You run this country like your personal establishment and forget to invest in any nation’s greatest resource – its people.
The tourist will come into a land of lunatics, murders and poverty. Or pehaps we will be all relocated so we will not be an eyesore for you!
Penny // May 15, 2007 at 5:39 pm |
The BLP never claimed to be perfect but it truly seems to aim for ‘perfection’. Isn’t that what ordinary people who aspire to help people do, anyway? The aim has always been to expose all those living in Barbados to a better life. There are myriad benefits that inhabitants are deriving from policies and programmes here. No matter what the other side says the BLP would never accept that all it could provide is bus fare and lunch money. That will never be enough to improve the lives of young people
This Island // July 30, 2007 at 3:58 pm |
REGARDING THE ACCIDENT IN JOES RIVER YESTERDAY-CONDITIONS OF THE ROADS IN THAT AREA
I am from St. Joseph and while I do not know what triggered this accident I do know that many cars run off on the winding turns just before you get to the building this bus ran into. Additioanlly may vehicles also run into this building. We need some kind of buffer especailly as the road turns sharply and if you dont manage the turn you go straight into the building. The road on the previous turns is also usually slippery from what seems to be an underground stream. If Mr. Dale Marshall would look into what can be done I am sure it would be appreciated by many. I especially worry for those who dont know to expect a slippery road there even when it is not raining. Also about 3 turns before a telephone post has been placed right where cars usually run off and I am sure someone will run off and kill them self on this post -please Mr. Marshall can you see about having this post relocated also?
Mike Webster // December 11, 2007 at 2:49 pm |
Please advise if the CSME is structured to explore the suggestion floated by Professor Joseph Stiglitzof in the following article. The suggestion whereby, developing nations could break the cycle of international failure among small states by facing the rest of the world as a bloc.
Stiglitz: Break colonial mindset
Published on: 11/28/07.
FORMER CHIEF ECONOMIST of the World Bank, Professor Joseph Stiglitz, believes traces of colonialism are contributing to international failure among small states.
Delivering the 32nd Sir Winston Scott Memorial Lecture to a capacity audience at Frank Collymore Hall, Tom Adams Financial Centre, Monday night, the Nobel Prize laureate said that developing nations could break the cycle by facing the rest of the world as a bloc.
He said that after four decades of independence some countries were still bound by colonial mindsets that have impeded the working of globalization.
He said there was growing instability in the world, with some 100 crises in the last 30 years.
“Money is flowing from poor countries to rich countries and in spite of advances in ability to slice and dice risk, poor countries still bear the brunt of risk,” Stiglitz said.
“There is more need for collective action,” he said, adding that “one of the important aspects of making globalization work is recognizing that one size does not fit all”.
He said that every country had to adopt rules suited to its circumstance.
Considering blocs of small nations like CARICOM, he said: “There is greater need for these international institutions today.” (SR)
Ianthe E Hines // December 11, 2007 at 9:44 pm |
Wonderful . Keep in touch.
Hallam Hope // December 20, 2007 at 12:39 pm |
Government’s new policy (Two Stage Dialing) promises a breakthrough in telecommunications competition and substantial benefits to ordinary consumers. How soon can citizens start to benefit from using an alternative carrier for long distance, with calling cards and directly from home? When can I use the calling card from TeleBarbados which allows me to call North America at 40 cents Barbados compared with rates as high as $1.30. Before or after the poll?
jermaine beckford // December 20, 2007 at 3:05 pm |
A New Beginning
Owen Authur has shown us that you not only have ideas, but you reinvent ideas and constantly re-gear yourself for the changing times. Our Prime Minister is an intellectual genius whom has never seems to amaze the public with his ept display of modernity and continually retooling himself and the country to be abreast of the times so as to deal with the many challenges that will face us in the age of the 21st century.
Leadership will play a decisive role in the deciding of our fate. We need to have someone whom is bold in will and not just words. This country needs someone who truly cares about the interest of the people and takes the plight of the next generation to heart. The prime minister in all his excellence has set high standards for the office and has definitely shown us that the one who now parades on and off as an opposition leader is not even close to being a quarter of the man that Owen Arthur is. If you compare, on will and guts and conscious negotiating experience, with a crude and inhumane developed culture, hats must be taken off to the Prime Minister.
“If the future leaders are listening tell them come forward, tell them of a new beginning.” Barbados has developed more over the last thirteen years than in any other time throughout our history. Taken on the heels of a complete breakdown of our economy and rampant depression throughout society, as a result of a former destructive malice with no conceived sense of reality, Owen Arthur has taken this country from being almost full followers of places like Haiti ,Jamaica and Guyana to a country that is known from crease to crease as the number one developing country in the world , to the extent that if time prevails and the almighty lets it be Owen Seymour Arthur will have engineered this economy to full development. That is worth applause.
This development has not been easy and everyone has not always been happy, but one thing cannot be denied, we are proud of our country and where it has come from and where it is going. if we as a people continue to work together and avoid the destructive lying and pertentitious individuals whom only intent is to wreak havoc on this country and leave the people, especially those young innocent children whom deserve a future in Barbados, one that can only be afforded under the wisdom and common sense of a man so remarkable in his honour, Owen Seymour Authur.A new plan has been drawn, things have been set in motion, we have all benefited and will continue to benefit. The experience lies only within. Our country needs serious leadership and policy makers, not people begging for sympathy and having issues that seem to be termite infested. At a glimpse you cannot even determine the real 30 candidates of the opposition. A house divided is bound to fail. We do not need them to fail at our expense, we are moving, let us keep moving forward .Thompson will only murder this country, all its resources, our valued economy and leave the system in social decay as he exits to his true h
jermaine beckford // December 20, 2007 at 3:07 pm |
A New Beginning
Owen Authur has shown us that you not only have ideas, but you reinvent ideas and constantly re-gear yourself for the changing times. Our Prime Minister is an intellectual genius whom has never seems to amaze the public with his ept display of modernity and continually retooling himself and the country to be abreast of the times so as to deal with the many challenges that will face us in the age of the 21st century.
Leadership will play a decisive role in the deciding of our fate. We need to have someone whom is bold in will and not just words. This country needs someone who truly cares about the interest of the people and takes the plight of the next generation to heart. The prime minister in all his excellence has set high standards for the office and has definitely shown us that the one who now parades on and off as an opposition leader is not even close to being a quarter of the man that Owen Arthur is. If you compare, on will and guts and conscious negotiating experience, with a crude and inhumane developed culture, hats must be taken off to the Prime Minister.
“If the future leaders are listening tell them come forward, tell them of a new beginning.” Barbados has developed more over the last thirteen years than in any other time throughout our history. Taken on the heels of a complete breakdown of our economy and rampant depression throughout society, as a result of a former destructive malice with no conceived sense of reality, Owen Arthur has taken this country from being almost full followers of places like Haiti ,Jamaica and Guyana to a country that is known from crease to crease as the number one developing country in the world , to the extent that if time prevails and the almighty lets it be Owen Seymour Arthur will have engineered this economy to full development. That is worth applause.
This development has not been easy and everyone has not always been happy, but one thing cannot be denied, we are proud of our country and where it has come from and where it is going. if we as a people continue to work together and avoid the destructive lying and pertentitious individuals whom only intent is to wreak havoc on this country and leave the people, especially those young innocent children whom deserve a future in Barbados, one that can only be afforded under the wisdom and common sense of a man so remarkable in his honour, Owen Seymour Authur.A new plan has been drawn, things have been set in motion, we have all benefited and will continue to benefit. The experience lies only within. Our country needs serious leadership and policy makers, not people begging for sympathy and having issues that seem to be termite infested. At a glimpse you cannot even determine the real 30 candidates of the opposition. A house divided is bound to fail. We do not need them to fail at our expense, we are moving, let us keep moving forward .Thompson will only murder this country, all its resources, our valued economy and leave the system in social decay as he exits to his true homeland.
jermaine beckford // December 20, 2007 at 3:09 pm |
It is my esteemed pleasure to congratulate the officials whom are responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the much talked about Project Oasis. I had heard much talk about this project but it is on investigating and researching the project that I really understood what it was about.Mr Wood I must say that that it was a very good initiative not only for the ‘boys on the block’ but also for society as a whole. This project seeks to correct and deal with a trend and a problem which mainstream society seemed to have lost control on. I believe strongly that if we say we embrace free education for all, then all of us as Barbadians should be proud of this initiative. The conceptual thinking of this project seeks to train and retrain our at risk youth ,aspects of self development, life ,education and most importantly, allow these youth to realize that they have potential and are not just rejects or social deviants .Through this project many individuals whom otherwise may have fallen through the cracks have been afforded opportunities in both job and entrepreneurship. Others have also benefited from the life skills components which have been taught. As a society which is so conscious about our moral status I think it should be interesting to note that personal self development is an important tool to achieving social cohesion within society.
We now have a system in place to deal with a problem and I would like to call on all Barbadians to put their backing behind a project such as this Project Oasis. Remember, we should be our brother’s keeper. It is our duty to look out for one another and if the ‘boys on the block’ as they are regarded are willing to work with this project and make a positive change then by all means support it. This project will help shape some of our future minds and will be instrumental in our future, societal development.
(Jermaine Beckford is a university student with an opinion on everything)
Sentinel // January 2, 2008 at 10:06 pm |
As said on other blogs, I do not belong to any party, but as one having to guide and advise young people each day, I seek an answers on their behalf.
1. “If Mr. Mascoll is being hailed as Mr. Arthur’s Co-Leader if the party wins a fourth term, what is this saying about the work done by Ms. Mottley the present Dep. P.M.?”
2. “Is it fair, that after holding such a position, that Ms. Mottley should now hear such a statement made in public?”
To us, this statement seems unjust and very unfair!
destiny // January 4, 2008 at 3:15 pm |
Why would one heed the call for change when it is clear that we have no alternative? I happened to be at the “extraveganza” on Tuesday Jan 1st .
The entertainment that was suppose to start at 4 stated near 7 . The workmen were still erecting stages and such at that time .Their excuse was that the equipment was else where. I passed there Sunday night and these people were at this same task . All of this shows that these people are not ready not even for a simple production .
I certainly do not think it is funny when people practice gutter politics ! Several of the workers that evening were Guyana nationals yet the first people that were attacked by DEM.
A candidates whether man or woman’s sexual preference is of NO importance to Barbados not when we are in an era of sweeping global changes .
When the opposition could rudely walk out of the House of Assembly, this not only showed the stuff they are made of but this was a slap in the face of those constituents who placed their faith in them to represent them.
What then will they do when not only domestic pressure piles on but that from regional and international leaders?
Then you would hear that the PM is a dictator . When the opposition leader leaves the Honourable House he is forcing a one party state. He apparently cannot help telling lies and putting his foot in his mouth.Here he is broadcasting that people want to silence him but the Commissioner of Police says otherwise.
Some one should tell Mr .Thompson that all the young persons he was elated and over whelmed to see were there strictly for the enterainment especially to see Luciano .
I am proud to know that when Barbados is represented on the world stage we have representatives that can match up to those of the leading nations .
Owen Arthur might be short in stature but I am very pleased the way that he stands up to the “Goliaths” on the world stage.This shows the mettle in the man.We need a leader that will not bow to pressure when it piles on .
Why change? Give Dem a chance! Leadership is not Lotto or any game of chance.
As i will always say that this election is more than domestic affairs but how we tackle the problems that will arise out of regional issues, globalisation ,The Iraq war and other international isues
Destiny is a student of Sociology and Management .
Anonymous // January 12, 2008 at 11:43 pm |
we will vote you out too many lies,tricks and everybody in the blp is rich from the tax payers money
Wanda // January 14, 2008 at 1:32 am |
I am a woman with a Masters degree and have not been able to secure permanent employment since returning home in May 2003. What do you say to disilusioned and discouraged individuals like me?
Georgie Porgie // January 14, 2008 at 10:14 pm |
Sweet heart I know your pain. I left Barbados in 2003 to go into exile for a similar reason.
In what area did you do your Masters?
pastor fashipe joshua // February 19, 2008 at 6:33 pm |
dear sir
am a pastor from nigeria i love to join your reputable organisation , i like to attend your coming event
please kindly send me an invitation letter through my e- mail ;pastorjee@yahoo.com
thanks
pastor joshua
Ellen // February 20, 2008 at 11:05 pm |
After reading this article,I want to go out to see the movie with my boy firend.
Goodbye and Good Luck.
pastor fashipe joshua // February 21, 2008 at 5:49 pm |
dear sir
am very intresting in your reputable organisation,please kindly sent me an invitation letter
thanks
pastor joshua
pastor fashipe joshua // March 2, 2008 at 6:45 pm |
dear sir,
am highly intrested in your party please kindly send me an invitation letter
to attend your meeting
thanks
Alan F // May 3, 2008 at 11:59 am |
Hi, if Marci P, is still working for you in London, tell her it would be great to be able to chat again.
Thank you, Alan
Wondering // July 18, 2008 at 4:39 pm |
Its time to get this Blog rolling. We have been stagnant too long. We need to use this forum to reach the people.
Lets reach our people. Show them we care and we can be a better government thant the one in place.
Michael Tim // February 28, 2009 at 7:17 pm |
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Teresa Valladares // March 13, 2009 at 10:57 pm |
Hello from Toronto, Canada,
My name is Teresa Valladares. I am the daughter of Albert G. Crawford (deceased) and I am trying to put together my family tree. There is a family rumour that we may be related to Wynter Crawford. Does anyone
have any family information such as names of brothers/sisters/mother/father? My father was a foster child and passed away in 1982, so a family tree is really important to me and my daughter. I will be making my first trip to Barbados in April and plan to spend some time doing more research. I have also ordered a copy of I Speak for the People.
Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
John Allen // April 23, 2009 at 6:26 pm |
I am trying to research my grandmother on Barbados. Her last name was Marshall, her first name I believe was Clyde. I am told she was involved with sugar cane. Any direction or assistance would be appreciated.
Jan Syvertsen // June 3, 2009 at 10:05 pm |
Dear Office of The Barbados Labour Party. ( I hope you can help me? )
Please, forward this E-mail to:
Her Excellency, Former Foreign Minister of Barbados, The Honourable, Dame Billie Miller.
Dear Your Excellency.
My name is Jan Syvertsen. I am 42 years old and I live in Sogne, south in Norway. I have two children, two boys at 10 and 12 years old.I work in an Industry tool store and have been employed there for 27 years this year. I am also a hobby ornithologist and I have been studying and ringing birds for 8 years.
I am also a serious autograph collector, and that has been my very passsionate and exciting hobby for almost 25 years.
I have always been very interested in foreign politics, and that is why my collection only holds original handsigned signatures of State Leaders like, Royal Families, Presidents, Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers,and a few more. After all these years I have received an interesting and valuable collection, thanks to many kindly and generously world leaders in 121 countries so far..
So far I have received 1 authentic autograph from Barbados, from Former Prime Minister,Hon, Sir Owen Arthur.
I have written to you few times before,but I have to try again…
I hope it is possible for me to ask for an authentic handwritten autograph on a photo or a card from you,Madam.
That would be a great honour to me and a wonderful gift for my collection. Each autograph I receive means very much to me.
In advance, thank you very much.
All best wishes to you and to your Family
Kindest Regards from:
Jan Syvertsen
Faamyraasen 39
4640 Sogne
Norway