I never understood how ppl could just put their phones on DND and go to bed knowing the world could be on fire and nobody would be able to reach them 🥴
…I’m just here to say, I get it now.
I honestly hate how this government insists on making unforced errors. Like why in this climate would you just up and rename Independence Day of all things? 🙄
If not for free education in Barbados, I would not have been able to afford to pursue my law degree at 18 years old. That became the foundation for any success I have since known. With this in mind, I just cannot forgive the DLP for taking that same opportunity away from so many
This is exactly why political parties should be doing what they are suppose to be doing all year round. Representatives should actually represent, with or without elections on the horizon
Barbados is consistently among the first to pledge its support to any other CARICOM state in distress (even to countries outside the group) yet Bajans are constantly characterised by the insularity or xenophobia of a few 🙄 ...why are y'all so committed to that false narrative?
Today I was sworn in and officially appointed to be a commissioner of the Constitutional Reform Commission.
This advisory commission will engage in public consultations on a new Constitution for Barbados and its terms of reference.
📸:
@charliedappa
Unpopular opinion… a lot (not all) but A LOT of the discussion about education reform in Barbados is less about building a better system and more about the chip some ppl have on their shoulder about not going to what they/ppl consider to be a “good” school
Tone deaf hypocrisy. That is what it is giving... but I am seeing disingenuous arguments on both sides. Of course music has an influence on its audience, but to scapegoat local artists in this way is unnecessary and unfair. Let’s talk about socioeconomic conditions...
People have zero idea what personal battles you fight ...yet they have the world of expectations. We are all just trying to make it to the other side as best we can
Tbh I expect that Ronnie Yearwood will make his move for DLP leadership now. He is a young, intelligent man that doesn’t have the baggage of ex-MPs, he is relatively popular and above all else, he was ambitious and strategic enough to see this opportunity before it materialised
To be a woman in this world is to live in perpetual fear of violation. You literally cannot afford to let your guard down with blood relatives, far less friends or strangers... and even then, despite this state of hypervigilance, the reality is that you are never truly safe.
If your household does not truly need the care packages offered, you can politely refuse allowing a more vulnerable family to benefit. It is not for me to determine who is or is not in need but I certainly encourage you to be honest with yourself when the opportunity arises 🙏🏾
It’s crazy how you can mind your business, hustle hard, chase your own goals, protect your peace ...and people can still find it in themselves to create a whole other narrative where you are the villain in a story you are blissfully unaware of
We are pleased to report that our girl is officially out of the Government Industrial School (GIS) on bail as of today. Thank you all for your advocacy and support on this call🙏🏾
Monday 9am - 9pm the
#ProtectOurGirls
virtual protest continues
@joelmpm1
Let’s be perfectly honest here. Leadpipe did not switch it up on Digicel... as an artiste he was who he has always been. THEY switched up on HIM in a remarkable display of inconsistency. It is really ok for you to sit this one out if coming off the fence is too uncomfortable
To suggest that
@rihanna
is too young to cope, carry or deserve the honour of National Hero is just sadly indicative of the scant regard we have for youth and the contributions they can and do make to building our nation.
10am - 2pm is a LOT but yeah! I’ll be one of the new voices on
#DownToBrasstacks
and I want to share the platform with other youth voices so COME THROUGH!
I have a serious problem with the fact that COVID-19 positive persons are being denied the opportunity to vote in an election that was called in the middle of a pandemic 😡🧵
I also want to add that what BTMI did with that group of influencers and traditional media put $$$ into the pockets of LOCAL accommodation, bars, restaurants, attractions and events etc after 2 years of NOTHING. There is a much bigger picture to consider here
I agree with Peter Wickham. The BLP is running one main campaign premised primarily on leadership. Whereas the DLP is running 30 mini campaigns to pick off seats, playing on concerns about democracy in the hopes that they add up to a government at the end of the day
To this day, my trip to Germany is etched on my mind because of the way they preserved and told even the ugliest parts of their history. I remember going on and on for weeks about how much something like that was needed re: slavery, especially in the Caribbean. Kudos to Barbados!
#BREAKING
- Barbados to build Transatlantic Slavery Museum- largest collection of British slave records outside of UK; to incl. memorial, museum & research institute; designed by Sir David Adjaye - architect of Nat'l Museum of Af Am History in Washington; below is memorial design
I honestly see both sides of the argument but PERSONALLY, if you start me, I am going to finish it how I see fit… and I am the only person who can determine how low is low enough.
BUT I also fully understand that any consequences that flow from where I take it are all at me 🤷🏾♀️
One thing I would love to see Barbados implement is a system where you just pay your fines and call that a day. No court for traffic violations or parking tickets. Just go onto
@MISTBarbados
EZpay+ and pay that shit. Free up the courts and collect the revenue more efficiently
To compare Rihanna and her achievements or contributions to those of Gabby and Gryner is disingenuous AT BEST 🙄. People are entitled to their own opinions but not to their own facts. Facts are facts and Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty is THAT girl.
Bye!
I reject this notion that a person has to medal in some kind of the Struggle Olympics in order to be a credible advocate or contributor to socio-economic development. What matters is what you bring to the table and who you make room for at it
...see I know that a gift so great is only one God could create and I'm reminded every time I see your face 💙
Welcome to the world Journey Damani Jemmott-Forde!
People are entitled to strike... inconvenience is not incidental to a strike, it is integral to it... and other people impacted by that inconvenience are equally entitled to be annoyed and upset about it
I really can't believe ppl vex with me for not letting somebody disrespect and belittle me on national radio😂 ...it doesn't matter how anybody else would have handled it. I handled it as I saw fit and quite frankly, I would do it again. Moderators are not there to be mistreated.
All jokes aside, why Barbados does think so hard to err on the side of caution on days like this? One day off or remote would have been that deep? Furthermore, I really want to know why "we got too many bank holidays"... like what is it really?
Even in the cold light of day the news of his passing is still hard to process. Dennis Johnson was a legend, who took the time over the last few weeks to train, encourage and support me. I will be forever grateful. May he rest in peace 🙏🏾
Why are we so intent on making the government the enemy? By all means be critical and hold them accountable but good Lord we all want the same thing - a safe Barbados
Not the PM having to call into
#DownToBrasstacks
to defend and explain safe zones 🥴
Seriously, if it isn’t vaccines or regular testing? What do y’all suggest?!
Why did we jump straight to reimbursements and return flights as compensation? Why not make travel insurance mandatory? Why not amend the promised turnaround time and guidelines? Why make a policy like this public without major details? What will it cost? How will we pay?
COVID-19 vaccination for residents (regardless of nationality) makes sense but is NOT the same thing as giving scarce vaccines to short stay tourists FOR FREE. Let’s not pretend...
Short there in Jamaica hospitals are at capacity. Running out of oxygen. Double and triple digit deaths per day… Delta is no joke.
It is way past time to stop the fuckery Barbados.
The young DLP candidates really holding their own and I love to see it… I really cannot help but say that Party’s chances would be so much much better if they emphasised a fresh start with new blood, effectively distancing themselves from the so-called “Lost Decade”
Much has been already been said about Khaleel’s appointment (🥳) but I also want to applaud the appointment of
@AndweleBoyce
, another young man who has distinguished himself and is an advocate for inclusion and better facilitation, particularly for the disabled
While we on the topic…
Entrepreneurs of Bajan Twitter, I keep saying I am going to put out a mini course on business registration, practical startup tips, BRA, NIS etc. Over a year later and it is still on my to-do list. Would y’all find that info useful or you got it covered?
I am so tired of people using positive testimonies about GIS to undermine the accounts of abuse. One does not make the other untrue. It is also important to remember that just because GIS may be better that a person's situation at home, doesn't make it "good"
#ProtectOurGirls
… and ppl on IG in the comments like “…it happened more than once? Hmm there’s more to this story” 😤😡🤬🤯
We really have to do better as a society when it comes to CHILDREN
Slept in my new bed, in my new home last night for the first time and it was the best sleep I have had in a looooooong while. Praise God! By His grace and mercy I can say that. May He continue to guard, guide and protect me and this blessing🙏
KFC is exercising Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by encouraging vaccination and doing so with what it has. KFC is a fast food restaurant… what else do we expect them to use in a campaign like this if not their product? 🤔
Good Morning Bajan Twitter 🙃
#DownToBrasstacks
starts at 10am and runs until 2pm. Today will be my first time moderating solo🙈 …so be sure to call (434-1790) or WhatsApp (266-4862)🙏🏾
Let us know there’s youth listening and willing to engage!
#SadeOnBrasstacks
Why should right-thinking ppl “move on” when a convicted criminal that brought shame to this country and public office is being celebrated, encouraged to return to politics and ppl like you have the audacity to imply that established facts don’t exist? 🙄
So what ? Are all the thieves in prison ? Donville has maintained his innocence whether it’s truth or lies, we don’t know, we weren’t there. He served his time, let’s move on. You can’t tell people what to do and who to give a royal welcome to.
She’s clearly attempting to make the point that Barbados is (currently being) impacted by the very climate crisis she has been speaking of and while she could’ve come home, her advocacy is now mission-critical.
This Summit is where she makes a case for the Bridgetown Initiative
1/2. “As I speak to you, my country is under a topical storm watch. Literally yesterday, I had to decide to stay or to go, I chose to stay because we need action.”
@miaamormottley
at the
#ParisSummit
on a
#NewGlobalFinancingPact
.
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Just here to say that debt is not necessarily a bad thing. It is a tool… like any other, it can be useful or it can be misused. But fundamentally it is a tool…
I am all for accountability and advocacy but what some of y’all do is abusive. Plain and simple... it has nothing to do with dialogue at all only disrespect