HURRICANE FORCE WINDS are usually destructive, but recently a number of people welcomed the revelation they brought.
From what Cou Cou has gathered, the strong winds were behind a locked door at the popular but heavily indebted Government agency being opened to reveal a very unwholesome situation. Specifically, a well known male was caught in a compromising position with a youthful woman. The thing is, the male allegedly caught in the act has been at the centre of a dispute between his immediate supervisor and the buxom woman who has been seeking to assert her authority of late.
Those in the know said the well rounded woman used to tell the supervisor that the young male was not mature enough to handle the sensitive job he was being allowed to do. But the supervisor, as usual, ignored her and pushed the young man. Now this timeless moment people will forever remember. Only time will tell what action the new boss will take. Keep tuned for more.
Wine of astonishment
WHOEVER THOUGHT big-belly men couldn’t wine should see the latest video clip that has gone viral.
The star of it is none other than Minister of Education Ronald Jones in what was clearly a friendly encounter with a female. Jones showed he had moves that could rival Lil Rick, notwithstanding his midsection bulge. Moving in sync with the music, he rolled his hips and thrust his pelvis in true Bajan fashion as he and the mature female enjoyed the light-hearted moment.
With moves like yours, Minister, Cou Cou suggests you encourage some of the other thick-waisted parliamentarians to make a special effort to jump in a band on Grand Kadooment Day or Foreday Morning if they can’t handle the sun.
Sting in the stats
ANOTHER WELL REGARDED Government department has fallen off its pedestal. At least, that is what some political operatives are insinuating.
This time it is the once heralded Barbados Statistical Service (BSS). They are getting a tongue-lashing for the categories they used to pronounce on unemployment here, with many stating that the numbers clearly don’t stack up to the reality in the society.
Even the business community seemed shocked at the declared 9.3 per cent unemployment rate and has asked for an explanation on how the numbers were complied. Its spokesman said many companies are bombarded with requests for jobs daily but have not been hiring.
A political operative, however, explained the situation. He recalled that during Prime Minister Tom Adams’ tenure, unemployment statistics were often questioned because of a category called “voluntary idle”. That grouping grew while the unemployment stats remained steady, suggesting Barbadians were no worse off. But “on the ground” people knew the reality.
Similarly, said this experienced politico, this may be what is happening now and the BSS cannot be blamed for this, as it follows directives.
He said when the numbers of the published survey are added, it shows that of the 76 900 Barbadians categorised as “not in the labour force”, just over half of that number are retirees (39 600 people). When one adds the 32 000 people listed as “at school”, “kept house” and “incapacitated” this brings the total to 71 600. This leaves three categories – “voluntary idle”, “other” and “not classified” – which account for 5 300 people. And he said that it would perhaps have been more appropriate to record this number within the unemployed stats.