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Former BLP Senator and Ex-Prime Minister lay charges of negligence in continued absence of Barbadian Leader David Thompson {VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS} – Barbados must be led from front and recovery should be made public for Bajans to regain confidence: St Christopher Boys Constituency Meeting, 5th SEPT. 2010

AirBourne — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:07:28 +0000

Clyde Mascoll has finally spoken out in public since his monumental switch as DLP President to Barbados Labour Party’s Economic Affairs Minister, his comments hint at a disrespectful tone towards the current PM’s illness, which shows deep rancour on Mascoll’s part, some felt he should be more magnanimous despite his ousting from the Dems.

Any queries for the Barbados Labour Party can be directed to the Opposition Office, Tel. (246) 310-5413

Both Owen Arthur (who was quite fiery against Freundel Stuart, referring to Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in Act 4, Sc. 1 that Stuart is “slow of wit, fit only to send messages“) & Fmr. St James Central MP Kerrie Symmonds want to know why Prime Minister David Thompson made no appearance after the Tudor Street robbery & fire which claimed six lives on Thursday 3rd Sept? Mr Symmonds drew to occasions when both Mr Arthur & Lloyd Erskine Sandiford had surgeries and the public was kept informed – he noted the updates were mild compared to what Americans received when both George W. Bush & his VP Dick Cheney had operations.

Deputy Opposition Leader Dale Marshall wants to know why charges were made against top cop Darwin Dottin when it is his Deputy who must answer to him and not the other way around? In his view, the current dispute over Commissioner Dottin is a warning for police officers to be mindful where their political allegiances lean or else they may reap a bitter consequence.

Part of the audience who came to hear both the ex-DLP President and reminiscences from the MP for St Peter

This as concerned Barbadians who have questions about the sustained Recession under the current DLP regime can attend a Panel Discussion at BWU’s Mangrove Labour College on 8th SEPT 2010 with Clyde Mascoll, Avinash Persaud & Lindsay Holder on Global Recession – The Way Forward at 7:00 pm, Indar Weir is Moderator for the evening.

Barbados’ Pop Culture Festival – Anime Kon 2010 ReVue: Are you ready for 2011?

AirBourne — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:08:45 +0000

A recap of the major highlights of Barbados’ first ever pop culture convention…

Look out for even better & more Anime Kon in Barbados again in 2011!!

Barbadian Cinematographer latest 2010 movie soon to be released – “Too Young Too Hot (Trailer) 2010″

AirBourne — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:17:02 +0000

When a country gets disturbed by prevailing negative attitudes; When crime and violence becomes obsessed by its youth; It becomes a serious and dangerous problem to society.

Calvin "Bongo Lights" at right with cast from "Vexxx" in 2007

So now’s the time to bring them back to their role in life, because they are Too Young, Too Hot. From the director of Vexxx

WARNING – Domestic Abuse Situations, Language & Gun-play/Violence

In the shadow of Bussa – Barbados’ Opposition continue to push for removal of Housing Minister over Coverley contract

AirBourne — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:11:25 +0000

The Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, Barbados’ Opposition Leader continues her case for Michael Lashley to resign as Minister of Housing, she lists further details of the deal struck between NHC & Jada Construction in a devastating slide presentation; Ex-PM Owen Arthur looks at the Pierhead hotel fiasco as orchestrated by D’Arcy Boyce where excessive spending raises more questions than solves issues.

Meanwhile, former Upper Chamber member Kerrie Symmonds lambastes the DLP’s Lashley for brokering a contract with Jada that “rapes” Barbados, yet with Symmonds including race or size in his foaming invective, makes some wonder is it conducive to the plight of fair comment?

Co-Chair of the night’s session Santia Bradshaw says she gets more calls from unemployed Bajans each day… Plus a Reminder of a Panel Discussion at 7:00 pm on Wednesday 8th Sept 2010 at Mangrove Labour College with Clyde Mascoll, Lindsay Holder & Dr Avinash Persaud about “Surviving a Global Recession – Mistakes Made & Lessons Learnt: The Way Forward“.

Agree/Disagree {POLL}? Rihanna stars in controversial Emimem music video, Barbadian singer now accused of glorifying domestic violence?

AirBourne — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:29:13 +0000

The Daily Mail says Rihanna knows first hand the horrors of domestic violence, after being badly beaten by her then-boyfriend Chris Brown.

Eminem and Rihanna's track "Love the Way You Lie" has topped the US charts for 3 weeks now

The 22-year-old tried to use the awful experience for good, speaking out and encouraging abused women to leave their partners.

But the pop star is now being criticised for starring in a controversial music video which some say glorifies domestic violence… {FULL STORY here}

Digicel Rising Stars hostess cops 2nd spot in Miss Universe – Creates History for Jamaica

AirBourne — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:02:02 +0000

If for any reason Miss Mexico cannot continue her reign as Miss Universe 2010, Phillipps, as the first runner-up, will assume the role.

Yendi Phillipps of Digicel Rising Stars fame placed second in the Miss Universe pageant, creating history as the highest ever finish by a Jamaican in that contest.

Phillipps served early notice of her historic feat when she was named in the final 15, then the final 10 and outshone early favourites Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Ireland to place in the top five. The contest was won by Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete.

The second runner-up was Miss Australia, Jesinta Campbell; third runner-up, Miss Ukraine, Anna Poslavska; and fourth runner-up, Miss Philippines, Venus Raj.

Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell won the Miss Congeniality Universe award. Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul won Miss Photogenic Universe and a second award for having the best national costume.

Evening of Student Films by students of the Barbados Community College Division of Fine Arts: Saturday, 28th August 2010, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Aweipo Gallery

AirBourne — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:27:04 +0000

Aweipo Gallery

: Saturday, 28th August 2010, 6pm – 8pm: The Crane Village, Crane Hotel, St.Philip

Presents

An Evening of Student Films

Produced & Directed by students of the

Barbados Community College

Division of Fine Arts

Join us as we encourage a new age of Multi-media talent exploring new genres of creative expression

Tel: 271-2839 or aweipogallery@yahoo.com

Barbados’ Opposition to host Public Meeting Haggatt Hall 29/8/2010 re: National Housing Scandal – Upload all Documents from Bajan Reporter, NOW!

AirBourne — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:08:04 +0000

Last night on TV 8 there was one small clip on what is at the crux of the devolving debacle between former NHC Chair Marilyn Rice-Bowen and Housing Minister Michael Lashley, as a public service, The Bajan Reporter relays the remaining raw footage of the interview and also all documents for the public to decide if Lashley was lying…

Barbados' Opposition Leader with Legal Counsel, Kerrie Symmonds

If you need more facts then go to Haggatt Hall on Sunday 29th August 2010 and hear Opposition Leader Hon. Mia Mottley, QC give more facts and hear from Liz Thompson, former PM Owen Arthur and ex-Senator Kerrie Symmonds. Meeting Co-Chaired by BLP hopeful Santia Bradshaw & ex-MP Noel Lynch. Opposition Office for any queries is (246) 310-5413! HEREUNDER ARE RELEVANT FILES AND AFFIDAVITS CONCERNING THE LEASE AND WHAT WAS SAID BY THE HOUSING MINISTER AS WELL AS NHC MINUTES;-

Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Barbados Labour Party step up efforts to remove Michael Lashley as DLP’s Housing Minister: 29/8/2010 at Haggatt Hall, Public Meeting will reveal new facts why Michael Lashley should go and why Acting Prime Minister should sack the embattled Cabinet Minister

AirBourne — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:34:22 +0000

A host of documents, scanned and PDF’d into a .zip Folder will be uploaded shortly for your consideration – here’s a taste of what VOB & CBC did not carry!

Izquierda A Derecha - Deputy Opposition Leader Dale Marshall; Centre - Opp. Leader, Hon. Mia A. Mottley, QC & MP; Fmr. Sen. Kerrie Symmonds & Ex-MP Noel Lynch

True Blood in 60 Seconds – Parody discovered by European Fan-Site “The Vault”

AirBourne — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:30:41 +0000

Babelgum has made a video parody of True Blood that sums it all up in a very funny way and in just a minute of time. They manage to boil True Blood down to its essence: Lots of sex and biting, alongside the allegorical use of vampires to represent other discriminated members of modern society.

Rowena - "I think there’s more to TB than sex, biting and allegory, but I enjoyed the vid. It was a jam packed minute."