EARLY IN THE NEW YEAR, comments in the newspapers and on radio talk shows seem to have rekindled debate on “colour” and “race”.
It is a reality that both blacks and whites have contributed in no small measure to where Barbados’ progress has reached.
The history of both pre- and post-independent Barbados has made us acutely aware of the struggles, blood, sweat and tears involved in the journey so far to our current achievements.
However, there is no gainsaying the fact that persons of Eurocentric ancestry have been allowed inordinate and larger opportunities to propel our country at a faster pace than those of an Afrocentric heritage.
What credit unions, cooperatives and other such organisations have allowed many individuals to achieve is restricted and restrained by regulations that should be relaxed or removed altogether to stimulate further growth and progress.
Additionally, black people must repose and exhibit a confidence and trust in themselves and each other in order that present imbalances can adjusted for the greater good of all.
– MICHAEL RAY