Regarding your question, Would a poor white Barbadian be accorded the same treatment as a rich black Barbadian? Never Enough is Never Enough for the simple reason that the actual economic activity of construction can never get enough land, . With all the squatters rights nonsense it is easier to let the land sit idle and let someone put their sheep or old cow to eat grass and keep it from growing tall. that is to say Free Negro or Free Mulatto. His silence may well be demonstrative of his attitude to politicians, his employees and Barbados. hey. Surrounded by friends, family, employees, investment partners and large and imposing construction equipment, Sir Charles was in his element. On the leading page is a full photograph of almost 60 employees all black, not one white or pretend white face in the crowd. The Barbados government makes it more burdensome than its worth to rent out land. Please tell us if you know. They want to keep selling land to keep money flowing into their offsprings hands. In the Scotland District for example I have read old newspaper reports of individuals being washed away. Registered in England No. Barbadian business magnate Sir Charles "Cow" Williams has died. April 30, 2011 at 8:17 pm Eventually the flood water will subside but until it does, the land is flooded. At the end of the day renting land in Barbados is a hassle filled exercise that most people would rather not put up with from the jump start appreciation to Sir Charles Williams, a true Barbadian patriot who has dedicated his entire life to the advancement of his country. Karl Watson/Dedawgster Sir Charles was so special to all that worked for him. Other countries, with land prices at a more reasonable level also have returning Nationals. any old time Bajan from the area could have told the residents that. I am not going to do any research to determine the probability of that happening. As we know, we are all in strange times and things can take a little longer than usual. but if you build a housing development in Swampy Town St. Lucy . Cuh dear, for the Barbados radar to work we will need a commission of enquiry, a board to discuss next steps, a BOLT contract paying millions to an offshore company, an engineer to assess it, a second foreign engineer to assess it again, a sub-contractor to do the actual work that the offshore company was contracted to do, a team of workmen, a voting on additional monies by Parliament for the cost overrun and finally it will be workingafter four years, at which time that particular system will be obsolete and we will need to start the process over again, by another government etc etc.. Lot of green eyed monsters about, dont forget he employs a lot of people. COW, how about more widely, helping the less fortunate than you. The so called citizen journalism can be entertaining and enlightening but it can also be an avenue where the homophobic, the racists the misogynistic the conspiracy theorists and peddlers of trash congregate to spout their rambling ill informed nonsense. This is done all the time in Canada and some of the housing developments are very beautiful. Warning: This form can only be used if JavaScript is enabled in your browser. CO Williams British wife who probably has never done anything for Barbados stands to inherit much of Barbados when he dies. Now, I dont know this and perhaps you can tell me: Would a poor white Barbadian be accorded the same treatment as a rich black Barbadian? Many Bajans, like the ones ranting about Bajans being envious of CO Williams, have forgotten the past. We know what was and is still at play in that story. wife. Sir Charles was in the business of making money yes, but when he spoke of his project, his dreams, his plans, it was always in terms of how many jobs it would create and how much foreign exchange it would earn and how the society would benefit, she stated.Tributes were paid in song by Rose Gemmell and John Yarde.The body of Sir Charles was interred at the St. James Cemetery. COW needs to recognize that his unsatiated lust for land and power can only be recognized in a larger pond and follow through on his threat. Heavy-duty machinery operators Cecile McClean, Cosmo Forde, Randolph Goodman and Trevor Best, who worked for Williams when he started the firm, were also there. Dear Just Saying Bajan, If he has any allegiance its to the super rich, white, black or polka-dot. The mothers of two missing 14-year-old girls are pleading with them to return home. Barbados is a small country but judging by what is going on anyone would think it has land galore like the USA. Private. My question to Bizzy Williams is, Why is land in Barbados so expensive? He and his brother and their offspring are the main people who have been selling multi million dollar properties to wealthy foreigners. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email. @John Would be nice if the Barbados radar were working so we could see a bit further but for now. After Tomas passed, I took a walk and wound up talking with some older persons in Wildey area. The photos showed that the supervisors and managers at the profiled company were all White, except for one young supervisor who appeared to be no more than 18 years old. At the end of the day, any property they buy will more likely as not stay in the family. He was knighted in 2000 by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to Barbados development. I tried to find information on that Mark Goodridge case you mentioned. So if Sir Charles has sacrificed and now in his old age is very successful booyah to you who he doesnt appeal to. They appear to be almost identical in shape. It does not seem to have changed for it seems like eons. There are very distinct Real Estate markets in Barbados. I also want to look into the Mark Goodridge case, because I am not familiar with that case. I see cramped housing projects and all of the problems that come with them (crime, drugs, misery) on the horizon for Black Bajans if the Black government of Barbados does not do something to stop the nonsense. I am appalled that a man would have the nerve to say that he was asked by the PM to stop buying land because he was interfering with the social fabric of a country and laugh it off!!! Words do have consequences. Wearing what may be his signature salmon-coloured pants and white cotton shirt, Sir Charles was back slapping, hugging, and telling stories of his life. Secondly, most if not all Barbadian whites are descendants of slaveowners. Thats why we changed the law for our new Chief Justice. The 88-year-old businessman whose name is associated with many spheres of Barbados' development passed away peacefully at the. All I could come up with are a couple of Barbados Free Press articles, one titled, Barbados Lawyer Wanted for Beating of Teen Thoughts of Racial Tension, White Privilege, and Black Attitudes, dated October 16, 2006, and another titled, The Strange Disappearing Court Cases of Barbados And How the News Media Keeps Silent, dated January 30, 2008. iv seen ur wife and, in my view, she isnt that pretty! Oops! We at Barbados TODAY had the honour of conducting one of the last interviews Sir Charles did with any local media. Rest in Peace Sir Charles. There has not been any precedence that I know of for me to give an answer on that. The photos showed that all of the people who did physical labour were Black men and that Black women held the low level office jobs, while the higher level office jobs were held by White women. For 60 years he has moved the earth to please and Barbados. Their pensions etc. Major gully systems discharge there. On the other hand, the existence (or not) of a cave and the load its roof will bear is nowhere as complex and unanswerable. This is the reason why we have to stop saying to our children that they should go to school and get a good job. Where were you when COW worked 18 hour days. Sir Charles OthneilCowWilliams, the colourful and outspoken construction magnate whose pioneer road-building, housing and farming developments dominated the Barbadian landscape, has died at age 88. Those who object to our opinions can do research and collect data and publish it here for everyone to see. Is nothing to be sorry for jsb every word you say is true and every Bajan white fully backs the COWilliams set up. His sons Stephen and Teddy Williams and their families; brother Ralph Bizzy Williams and wife Shelly Williams; general manager of C.O. The October 16, 2006, article references a Nation newspaper article. Regarding slave ownership, historical statistics show that over the period of slavery, thirty five percent of Barbadian whites owned no slaves and another forty percent owned less than five slaves. Teddy and Family - so sad to hear the news. Bajan people are too lazy both mentally to think of ways to elevate themselves and physically to go out and work. Heavy-duty machinery operators Cecile McClean, Cosmo Forde, Randolph Goodman and Trevor Best, who worked for Williams when he started the firm, were also there. So I hope you are around in 10 to 15 to watch me and my family enjoy it.. I have no evidence that this is true. I knew who I was, I knew where I came from and I knew where I was going, he declared. They are not the ones that have pushed land prices so high. It speaks volumes about what this old arrogant whiteman thinks about blacks. Old timers from down that side could have told them dont pelt away money!!! COW was a poor white bajan ofetn refered to as a red neck by the ignorant bajan who live along side them. He had great loyalty tofriends and family, he was generous and unselfish and also a good judge of character. In a previous post you said, Sometimes people are scapegoated to administer lessons ..e.g. You hit the nail on the head. ran an entire section (24 pages in all) on a certain black company Everson R. Elcock & Co, Ltd., #BTEditorial Will we ever get regional travel right? It was his first wife that he got most of his money from. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read. The course of Charles Othniel Williams's life as a Barbadian entrepreneur could be traced to two strokes of bad luck in his early years. Who would consider developing around the Belle Gully for housing? However, about 99% of us would disagree. Oops! Liz and I will forever cherish the many occasions we enjoyed while in his company, the stories and his recall of times past was enthralling. Enter your email address, be the 1st to know about BFP's latest. His business developments and construction spread as far north as Antigua and Barbuda. He was also a black belly sheep farmer, and his company is a major player in the local cut flower industry. Anyway, it is being reported that Osama Bin Laden is dead, so I am going to log out and go and watch the news. He was not one to flaunt the trappings of his achievement in the faces of others. I try to work hard to provide for my family and i am sure that is what COW did too, anyone who would not do that should not have born children. Similarly, if you build a housing development near a road called Water Street dont be surprised either or near a cane piece that was called Horse Pond . But he was also determined to do so, not by taking short-cuts but by being known for quality workmanship and ethical practices. Are we to take the unhinged Tea Party/Fox News/Sarah Palin ludicrous utterances seriouslyit may come as a surprise but many do and the consequences can be deadly as was recently demonstrated in Texas. Rest well Sir Charles. The 88-year-old businessman whose name is associated with many spheres of Barbados development passed away peacefully at the Bayview Hospital this evening with his wife Mary-Anne Lady Williams and his brother Ralph Bizzy Williams at his bedside. Anyone who purchased property in Port St. Charles could bring a boat into Barbados, duty free, a savings of 40 - 60 . Fax:(246) 434-2020 / (246) 434-1000. In as much as Sir Charles was a millionaire, he worked like a man who was now starting out in business and displayed an ethos that is worthy of emulation. Work stopped on plantations when rain fell not only because Bajans did not want to get wet but also because it was dangerous and added to the wear and tear on equipment and livestock. Deepest condolences to the Williams Family. Jolly Roger Back in Time Cruise Saturdaynight! SIR CHARLES OTHNIEL WILLIAMS, late of Bromefield Plantation House, Bromefield, St. Lucy, entered into rest on November 19, 2021. I have so many fond memories of Sir Charles having known him all my life. The 88-year-old, larger than life businessman, passed away on November 19 at the Bayview Hospital and the announcement of his death took many by surprise. #BTEditorial Salvation Army has Barbadians vote of confidence, #BTEditorial St Thomas promised relief but many simply want action, #BTEditorial Making room for dissent, even in the choir, #BTEditorial We need to move faster than speed against our newest drug scourge, #BTEditorial A positive move by Cave Shepherd, Police investigate accident at Lodge Hill. Both caves appear in what were once quarry sites. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 2000 for his outstanding contribution to Barbados' development in a wide range of industries. Where are you when I am working 18 hour days. It isnt nearly as fast as Never Enough and far less fancy. At a function last December, to celebrate his official retirement as head of the C.O. The commentary in the blogs on that occasion represents a goldmine for sociologists which will be used one day. Those who object to our opinions can do research and collect data and publish it here for everyone to see. Your preference for a preferred outcome derived from emotional biases has reduced you to an ordinary bozoand when you state we, please be advised you would never speak for me and those people I know. The diameter of the bucket is several times the diameter of the drain. I thought it was sad that out of all of the Black men who worked for CO Williams over the years and helped him to become rich, he couldnt find one who he thought could serve as a supervisor. The biggest problem is the middle ground and, to my mind, forget COW Williams it is the returning nationals, Bajan Brits and Yankees, who are allowing realtors to price the local middle-class out of decent, affordable housing in good areas. At the s For information about this website or content published please contact the, Subscribe to NationNews with our Webfeed. He built his company C O Williams to become one of the top companies in the Caribbean, having undertaken numerous projects in Barbados, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines and the Bahamas, ranging from airports to hydro-electric power plants and golf courses. Cow Williams fished with my dad and while he saved his money and invested it, my dad was too fearful to do the same. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Never Enough, the name on the fising boat denotes to me the owner cant get enough of the sea, fishing and relaxing. He picked a young non Black man who looked like he had just graduated from high school to supervise Black men two and three times his age and with much more experience. Keep reading and contributing to this blog, Mr. Watson. To give an example, back in the eighties there was a big write up about him in the Nation or Advocate. 894646. West Coast high-end millionaire properties are not really going to be of any interest to the average Bajan. A housing development wont miraculously stop it. stepchild. As the President of the Barbados National Trust, Mr. Watson, I think you should try to get some funds from wealthy people like the Williams brothers to try to save some historic sites. and BTW COW, pretty is a matter of opinion. It sparked the industriousness displayed by the Williams children generally and by Sir Charles in particular. Below is the PM's Statement Then he, together with myself and Mickey Hutchinson, who was the accountant at the time, presented his vision to what Warrens could become to the then Prime Minister Tom Adams. Someone with more scientific knowledge can refute what I said if they want to. How is your bank account? But those around him knew that outside his tough exterior, there was a genuine, selfless, and generous man who helped those, whom he felt were like him, and achieved against the odds. Politically Tired Also swathes of land is being sold off not just in the west coast either to property investors.
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