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CCJ dismisses appeal in wrongful dismissal case

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CCJ dismisses appeal in wrongful dismissal case

 The Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has dismissed an appeal by Massy Stores (Barbados) Limited regarding the dismissal of a long standing employee. Merton Forde.

Massy Stores had dismissed Forde, who admitted to an unauthorised taking of the company’s property, condemned rice. The company had argued that an employee who is summarily dismissed is given no notice or salary in lieu of notice, but such dismissal is reserved for only very serious misconduct.

The matter was first heard at the Magistrate’s Court where it found that the summary dismissal was “disproportionate and wrongful”.

The Court of Appeal agreed with the Magistrate Court ruling and found that it had correctly adopted the contextual approach, that is to say, examining Forde’s reactions, utilising a broad assessment of his conduct over the years.

Some of the matters considered were the nature and minimal value of the property taken, the length of the employee’s service, the employee’s record at the company, and the seriousness of the conduct.

In its majority ruling, the five member panel of judges of the CCJ, which is Barbados’ highest and final court, agreed with the Magistrate and Court of Appeal that Forde been wrongfully dismissed.

In the written ruling, Madam Justice Justice Rajnauth-Lee wrote that the approach of the Magistrate and the Court of Appeal, that is, the contextual approach that takes into account all relevant considerations, was in line with several Barbadian cases through the years.

The CCJ said that while the law relating to summary dismissal must not stand still, it must be responsive to the evolving social values of the Barbadian people, and aligned with the constitutional principles of equality, proportionality, and fairness embraced by both the legislature and people of Barbados.

The CCJ observed that these principles place a high value on the importance of the dignity of work and the protection of workers’ rights.

In addition, the CCJ found that the company’s Employee Handbook had been incorporated into the contractual relationship between the parties. However, the disciplinary procedure contained in that Handbook had not been followed.

The CCJ ruled that Forde was entitled to a fair hearing and set out certain minimum standards of fairness that ought to be implied into the Handbook.

In a separate opinion, Justice Eboe-Osuji underscoring his full concurrence with the lead judgment, said that the common law has always been in a state of evolution.

He said it is, therefore, entirely appropriate that Barbadian common law, as developed by Barbadian appellate judges, should give value to the considerations of reasonableness and fairness.

In his dissenting opinion, Justice Barrow, however, found that none of the factors considered by the Magistrate and Court of Appeal existed according to the evidence and did not mitigate the gravity of the Respondent’s dishonest conduct and, therefore, the dismissal was not wrongful. (CMC)

BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation

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BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation

The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for a Panorama episode that spliced parts of his 6 January 2021 speech together, but rejected his demands for compensation.

The corporation said the edit had given “the mistaken impression that President Trump had made a direct call for violent action” and said it would not show the 2024 programme again.

Lawyers for Trump have threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn (£759m) in damages unless the corporation issues a retraction, apologises and compensates him.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told BBC Breakfast she was confident the corporation was “gripping this with the seriousness that it demands”, adding her role was to ensure “the highest standards are upheld”.

But she also told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that the BBC’s editorial standards and guidelines were “in some cases not robust enough and in other cases not consistently applied”, adding that there would need to be people “at a very senior level with a journalistic background”.

Political appointments to the corporation’s board would be examined in the BBC’s charter review, she said in response to a question asking if member Sir Robbie Gibb, a former political adviser to Theresa May, had overstepped his remit and weighed into politics.

While this was a matter for the board and its chairman, she said, those appointments “damaged confidence and trust in the BBC’s impartiality”.

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey had urged the prime minister on Thursday to “get on the phone to Trump” to put a stop to his lawsuit threat and “defend the impartiality and independence of the BBC”.

The fallout from the scandal led to the resignations of BBC director general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness on Sunday.

BBC News has approached the White House for comment.

The apology comes hours after a second similarly edited clip, broadcast on Newsnight in 2022, was revealed by the Daily Telegraph.

In its Corrections and Clarifications section, published on Thursday evening, the BBC said the Panorama programme had been reviewed after criticism of how Trump’s speech had been edited.

The BBC had been given a deadline of 22:00 GMT (17:00 EST) on Friday to respond.

“We accept that our edit unintentionally created the impression that we were showing a single continuous section of the speech, rather than excerpts from different points in the speech, and that this gave the mistaken impression that President Trump had made a direct call for violent action,” the statement said.

Lawyers for the BBC have written to President Trump’s legal team in response to a letter received on Sunday, a BBC spokesperson said.

“BBC chair Samir Shah has separately sent a personal letter to the White House making clear to President Trump that he and the corporation are sorry for the edit of the president’s speech on 6 January 2021, which featured in the programme,” they said.

They added: “While the BBC sincerely regrets the manner in which the video clip was edited, we strongly disagree there is a basis for a defamation claim.”

In Trump’s speech he said: “We’re going to walk down to the Capitol, and we’re going to cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women.”

More than 50 minutes later in the speech, he said: “And we fight. We fight like hell.”

In the Panorama programme the clip shows him as saying: “We’re going to walk down to the Capitol… and I’ll be there with you. And we fight. We fight like hell.”

Speaking to Fox News, Trump said his speech had been “butchered” and the way it was presented had “defrauded” viewers.

The BBC received the letter from Trump’s lawyers on Sunday. It demands a “full and fair retraction” of the documentary, an apology, and that the BBC “appropriately compensate President Trump for the harm caused”.

In its letter to Trump’s legal team, the BBC sets out five main arguments for why it does not think it has a case to answer.

First it says the BBC did not have the rights to, and did not, distribute the Panorama episode on its US channels.

When the documentary was available on BBC iPlayer, it was restricted to viewers in the UK.

Secondly, it says the documentary did not cause Trump harm, as he was re-elected shortly after.

Thirdly, it says the clip was not designed to mislead, but just to shorten a long speech, and that the edit was not done with malice.

Fourthly, it says the clip was never meant to be considered in isolation. Rather, it was 12 seconds within an hour-long programme, which also containedlots of voices in support of Trump.

Finally, an opinion on a matter of public concern and political speech is heavily protected under defamation laws in the US.

A BBC insider said that internally, there is a strong belief in the case the corporation has put forward, and in its defence.

Earlier on Thursday, the BBC was accused of another misleading edit of Trump’s 6 January 2021 speech, two years before the Panorama sequence aired.

On a Newsnight programme from 2022, the edit is a little different from Panorama.

Trump is shown as saying: “We’re going to walk down to the Capitol. And we’re going to cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women. And we fight. We fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not gonna have a country anymore.”

This was followed by a voiceover from presenter Kirsty Wark saying “and fight they did” over footage from the Capitol riots.

Responding to the clip on the same programme, former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, who quit a diplomatic post and became a critic of Trump after describing the 6 January riots as an “attempted coup”, said the video had “spliced together” Trump’s speech.

“That line about ‘we fight and fight like hell’ is actually later in the speech and yet your video makes it look like those two things came together,” he said.

In response to Thursday’s story in the Telegraph, a BBC spokesperson said the BBC holds itself to the “highest editorial standards” and the matter was being looked into.

A spokesman for Trump’s legal team told the Telegraph it was “now clear that BBC engaged in a pattern of defamation against President Trump”.

Concerns over the Trump Panorama documentary emerged when a leaked internal memo, written by a former independent external adviser to the corporation’s editorial standards committee, was published by the Telegraph newspaper.Among other things, the document also criticised the BBC’s reporting of trans issues, and BBC Arabic’s coverage of the Israel-Gaza war. (BBC News)

‘Positive response’ to farming, fishing initiative

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‘Positive response’ to farming, fishing initiative

Barbadians have shown overwhelming interest in the new Farming and Fishing Gateway Training Initiative with 238 expressions of interest for just 20 spaces in the first training cohort.

Minister of Training and Tertiary Education Sandra Husbands disclosed the numbers yesterday at the launch held at the Barbados Fisheries Division, describing the response as a strong signal that Barbadians were ready to re-engage with land and sea as genuine pathways to economic independence.

Husbands told attendees that the launch marked “the beginning of a journey” to reshape agriculture and fisheries into modern, respected and profitable sectors.

“Across the world, countries are recognising that without food sovereignty or food security, we cannot truly say we are independent. The truth is, if a major hurricane wipes out Miami, Barbados would find itself in a position where it could not feed its people. It is that vulnerability that has to be addressed,” Husbands said.

Threat to food security

She explained that global supply disruptions, rising prices and the mounting impacts of climate change were already threatening the island’s ability to feed itself.

“The global disruptions of recent years, which have resulted in rising prices, have made Barbadian lives very uncomfortable. Many Barbadians complain about rising food costs but this is associated with shipping costs rising astronomically,” she said.

“Climate change will affect fish catches. It is already affecting our agricultural production. So we have become very vulnerable and what gets onto our tables to feed our families is going to be affected by all of these factors.”

The minister explained that the training initiative was designed to respond decisively to those challenges by giving Barbadians access to new skills, new techniques and new business opportunities.

“Through the Farming and Fishing Gateway Initiative, we’re going to be opening doors of opportunity for Barbadians of all ages, experienced and new, to participate meaningfully in feeding the nation, creating valueadded products, thereby fuelling entrepreneurship and creating new industries,” Husbands said.

“This programme is about more than just planting the crops or harvesting the fish but about enabling Barbadians to have access to economic activity that they can make a serious living and sustainable livelihoods out of,” she added.

Husbands also confronted the long-standing stigma associated with both farming and fishing, saying it continued to discourage young people from entering the sectors.

“The history of farming, as it has been associated with slavery and with subsistence, has made farming, and at times fishing, unattractive to our young people as a means to really build a sustainable future.

That stigma has resulted in many of us not engaging in learning the basic skills of farming and fishing, and so our young people in schools do not gravitate naturally to those,” she said.

She added that Government therefore had to “create the baby steps” and “that first platform” to help the next generation engage and see viable futures in both areas.

Husbands said the programme would emphasise modern techniques and climate-resilient practices, combined with an entrepreneurial focus that encourages participants to move into agro-processing and product development.

“There are very few people in the world who have not had pasta or pizza but how did pasta and pizza become international food? Because the Italians who created it loved it, supported it, championed it, celebrated it and made the world feel that unless you’ve eaten pizza and pasta, you haven’t lived. This is what we have to do with the fruit of the land and the fruit of the sea,” the minister contended.

Husbands credited the initiative’s development to strong collaboration across Government and institutions, including the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Environment and Blue Economy, UWI’s Centre for Agricultural Research and Innovation, and technical training bodies. She singled out Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox for “helping in short order to pull together the fishing elements”, stressing that the programme’s fishing component would be “very exciting” for young people.

Calling the initiative not only economic but “a social mission”, Husbands said it was about restoring dignity to the work of producing the island’s own food, empowering communities, and improving health outcomes through access to fresh, local options.

(CLM)

Trustee defends church’s land use

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Trustee defends church’s land use

The Anglican Church is examining a comprehensive development of its land bank.

And soon to come on stream will be a commercial project on the outskirts of Bridgetown which will benefit the medical and tourism industries.

Adrian Elcock, Chairman of the Board of Barbados Diocesan Trustees made this disclosure yesterday and revealed some of the projects which the church has already undertaken with its land assets.

Elcock was contacted by this newspaper following the passing of a resolution in the Senate on Wednesday for Government to sell land at the Bath St John to the Wesleyan Holiness Church for $28 000.

The Anglican Church had said the land was vested in the trustees and had even threatened a lawsuit if Government refused to meet with them on the matter.

Elcock said that it was never the church’s intention to deprive another church of the land at Bath and so he said the passing of the resolution would not interfere with the church’s negotiations with Government.

“It’s still a discussion with the ministry. We had one meeting and we continue to have some discussions on options. I don’t think we would be in a position where we would want to stop the other church from moving forward but there still would have to be some issue of discussion between us aAnd in relation to criticisms levelled at the church by Anglican priest and Government Senator, Reverend Charles Morris, who charged that the church had left too many of its properties in a state of abandonment and should give land to Barbadians as reparations, Elcock said the church had been disposing of land for years to citizens.

“Where he (Morris) deliberately chooses to ignore, a lot of our land is in Glebe, St George and as you know, the Glebes are part of the . . . tenancy programme . . . where we have been converting those lands to the tenants for significantly subsidised amounts in collaboration with the Government.

“And then a lot of it is in what we would call the curtilage of the churches. So each church has from one to two acres associated with it, which obviously cannot be just developed like that. It’s part of the church usage. So when you subtract that out and you take whatever is to be developed, what we’ve been doing is renovating rectories that had gotten into a state of disrepair. So we have a few plans that we have started developing for that.”

He said most of those lands were sold for as little as $5 per square foot.

“So when you take in the amount the government would pay and what we give, they’ve transferred a nominal amount to the tenant. Now, many tenants sometimes don’t take us up on it, and we continue to have to deal with it in the Glebe, but there are others that have been able to become

bona fide landowners through the support of the Anglican Church.”

Mixed-use facility

In terms of the commercial projects, Elcock said the Church had two main commercial sites including one in Collymore Rock, St Michael, which was “under active design right now”.

“That will be at least a $10 million project that we’re hoping to roll out early next year. What I will say is that it is on the Mandeville site in Collymore Rock. It’s a 2.8 acre site, one of the largest sites on the outskirts of Bridgetown. And we’re looking at a mixed-use facility that will benefit housing, tourism and medicine at the same time. So it will be a multi-story development that we’re looking at putting up.”

He also revealed that the church had sold one large parcel of land and had also developed housing spots for middle income communities. In addition, he referenced investments in solar photovoltaic projects in St Andrew and St Philip.

Noting that over the years, Barbadians had benefited from the Anglican Church through the Tenantries Freehold Purchase Act, Elcock stated: “There is prevailing belief that the Anglican Church doesn’t deserve anything because of our land being derived through the plantocracy. But regardless of how it’s derived, it’s how do we put it to use for the benefit of Barbadians? And the Anglican Church has invested more in the social development of Barbados than many other organisations.

“All of us in my age group have benefited from schools. . . . Most of the schools of that era were church properties. And to this day, we still rent the Ministry of Education properties to support the educational system of Barbados.”

In relation to Reverend Morris’ criticisms, Elcock stated: “I’m disappointed that he continues to be disparaging in his remarks about the Anglican Diocese of Barbados. And it would be more instructive if he brings whatever ideas he has to the Trustees and present those. And we will consider as we consider all development proposals that come before us. But in the interim, our focus has been trying to save some rectories that have fallen into disrepair. We are trying to restore some of the churches. (MB)

New vehicle tint regulations to take effect December 1

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New vehicle tint regulations to take effect December 1

New regulations governing vehicle windscreens and window tinting will come into force on December 1 and motorists are being reminded to ensure their vehicles meet the updated legal standards.

Deputy Chief Licensing Officer Lynette Williams said the changes are part of efforts to improve road safety and support law-enforcement requirements.

“I want to encourage all vehicle owners to pay special attention to the required tint percentages. The driver and front passenger windows should be no less than 25%. The rear windows and rear windscreen no less than 20%. The front windscreen should be no less than 70%. However, the legislation allows for a margin of error of 3 percentage points,” she stated.

Williams also encouraged drivers to visit the free tint testing sites at Oistins and the NCF car park to confirm compliance before the regulations take effect.

The legislation includes specific guidelines for visor tints. Windscreens measuring three feet or less may have visors up to six inches, while larger windscreens may have visors up to ten inches. Visors must meet a minimum tint level of 25 per cent.

Reflective, metallic and mirrored tints will not be permitted. Public service vehicles will be subject to the same tinting requirements as private vehicles.

Motorists with medical conditions may apply for exemptions once supported by a report from a specialist.

According to the authorities, the updated regulations are intended to improve visibility into vehicles for law-enforcement purposes and form part of broader public-safety measures.

Drivers are being advised to have their current tints professionally checked and to make any required changes ahead of the December 1 deadline. Free testing is available at the designated sites.

Further details are available from the Barbados Licensing Authority and the Ministry of Transport and Works via their websites and social-media platforms. (BLA)

Sizzla Kalonji, Romain Virgo team up with Rise Reggae Barbados for Hurricane Melissa relief efforts, local Fireside Chat and school visits

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Sizzla Kalonji, Romain Virgo team up with Rise Reggae Barbados for Hurricane Melissa relief efforts, local Fireside Chat and school visits

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the spirit of unity and compassion takes centre stage as RISE Reggae Barbados 2025 partners with the Sizzla Youth Foundation (SYF) to support ongoing disaster relief efforts across Jamaica. As part of this initiative, a special “Mobile Lemonade Stand for Relief” will be introduced during the festival’s week of activities, beginning with Fire & Foundation: A Fireside Chat with Sizzla Kalonji on Thursday, November 13,  at Queen’s Park Steel Shed. The philanthropic efforts will continue with A Heart to Heart with Romain Virgo: The Power of Peace and Purpose school visits on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 November. The social impact collaboration will culminate at the RISE Reggae Barbados concert on Saturday 15 November at Kensington Oval.

The partnership highlights the festival’s ongoing mission to fuse art and action, creating spaces where culture uplifts community and music moves people to make a difference. Donation stations, including the community Lemonade Stand, will be featured at both the Fireside Chat and the November 15 concert, with contributions also accepted online via www.ticketpalcaribbean.com.

Commemorating 30 years of Sizzla’s musical and humanitarian journey, Fire & Foundation will be held on Thursday 13 November at Queen’s Park Shed. “We’re here to remind the youth that peace and progress begins when we learn to serve and love one another.” Sizzla Kalonji shares – while encouraging youth to walk in their higher social consciousness so that they can contribute positively to society. This will be an intimate evening of dialogue and reflection, exploring the intersection of art, activism, and faith through the lens of one of reggae’s most influential voices. Moderated by Barbadian influencer, Megghan Michael, the conversation will feature Sizzla Kalonji alongside a Barbadian youth activist and a representative of the Barbados Peace Corps. Sizzla – who was honoured with the 2025 Humanitarian Award at this year’s Caribbean Music Awards in New York – intends to highlight the enduring impact of his community work through Judgment Yard and the Sizzla Youth Foundation. 

“This partnership represents the essence of what RISE stands for – using our collective energy and creativity to heal and rebuild,” stated De Carla Applewhaite, Co-Producer of RISE Reggae Barbados. “Sizzla has dedicated decades of philanthropic efforts to empowering youth through service, and together with the Sizzla Youth Foundation, we’re transforming this year’s celebration into a moment of shared purpose and impact.”

Continuing the week’s message of peace and purpose in the lead-up to Rise Reggae Barbados, reggae powerhouse Romain Virgo will host an inspirational school visit under the theme A Heart to Heart: The Power of Peace and Purpose. This session will provide students with a safe, interactive space to engage with Romain on topics of self-worth, discipline, and emotional growth. “Peace and purpose start within,” Romain Virgo shares. “If these sessions can help even one student recognize their own value and potential, then we’ve achieved something meaningful. That’s what this initiative is about: using music and conversation to inspire self-belief, reflection, and a deeper sense of connection.” The name of the Barbadian school will be announced on the Rise Reggae Barbados Instagram Page.

As RISE Reggae Barbados 2025 approaches, the standout festival experience continues to demonstrate how music can inspire action and bring communities together. From Sizzla Kalonji’s Fireside Chat to Romain Virgo’s school visits, the week is filled with opportunities for reflection, learning, and meaningful contribution to support communities across Barbados and those impacted in the wake of devastation by Hurricane Melissa. “RISE Reggae has always been about more than music; it’s about community and creating moments that inspire positive change,” says Orlando Newton, Executive Producer of RISE Reggae Barbados. The celebrations culminate on Saturday 15 November with the RISE Reggae Barbados concert at Kensington Oval, where artists and audiences unite in music, purpose, and shared commitment to making a difference.

Visit www.ticketpalcaribbean.com for more information.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

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Witness: Name on documents was not accused’s

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Witness: Name on documents was not accused’s

An employee of a shipping company yesterday said accused Corrie MaCauley Brathwaite was the customs broker for goods that came from overseas, but the consignee’s name on the documents was Errol Phillips.

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Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs’ 4th floor closed today

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Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs’ 4th floor closed today

The Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs has closed the 4th Floor of its West Wing today citing environmental concerns.

Members of the public are advised to plan accordingly and can contact the Ministry’s helpline at 536-4673 for any emergencies.

The Ministry has apologised for any inconvenience and confirmed that regular services are expected to resume on Friday, November 14.

Guyana’s oil production hits 900,000 barrels per day

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Guyana’s oil production hits 900,000 barrels per day

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited Wednesday announced that the daily production in the Stabroek Block has increased to 900,000 barrels.

“Guyana’s story is one of continuous achievements because of the close collaboration with the Government of Guyana, our co-venturers, suppliers, contractors, and employees. Together, we are building a world-class energy sector that is delivering significant value for the people of Guyana,” said ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge.

n a statement, ExxonMobil said the achievement together with its co-venturers, Hess Guyana Exploration Limited, and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited, comes just months after the successful startup of Guyana’s fourth offshore oil project at Yellowtail.

It said the project has now achieved its initial annual average production capacity of 250,000 barrels of oil per day.

“We continue to safely deliver industry-leading performance, providing the oil and gas the world still demands,” said Routledge.

The Stabroek co-venturers have committed more than US$60 billion to develop seven projects on Guyana’s offshore Stabroek block including Uaru, Whiptail, and Hammerhead.

The Uaru and Whiptail projects, Guyana’s fifth and sixth projects, are each expected to produce approximately 250,000 bopd.

The projects are expected to begin operations in 2026 and 2027, respectively, while the Hammerhead, the seventh project, is expected to add approximately 150,000 bopd when production begins in 2029.

Exxon said the eighth project, Longtail, is currently undergoing regulatory reviews. Once approved, ExxonMobil Guyana expects to have total production capacity of 1.7 million bopd from eight developments. (CMC)

King to run as Independent candidate for City

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King to run as Independent candidate for City

Social media personality Patrick King has announced he will be contesting the seat in the City of Bridgetown as an Independent candidate in the next General Election.

He made the announcement on his social media platforms on Tuesday evening, informing his followers of his intention to run in the election constitutionally due in 2027.

King told the DAILY NATION that many people had asked him to contest the seat currently held by Corey Lane.

“I’ve been living in Bridgetown for the last 23 years. I have a very good relationship with a number of individuals within The City,” he said, recalling that back in 2021, he also announced his intention to run.

However, he said at that time he was on an overseas assignment and had to step back.

“Since then, I have been bombarded by a number of individuals in The City who keep asking me all the time to come forward, that they are prepared to support me should I offer myself.

“I do not wish to align myself with any of the two major political parties. I am not sufficiently convinced that these two political parties are doing what is necessary to uplift the people in this country. I am on record as saying that there’s six of one and there’s half a dozen in the next, and for this reason I will not align myself with them. I believe I can make a difference from this vantage point.”

King added: “The unfortunate thing is that under the current system of Government, the Prime Minister is

the one who has the power [to call an election].”

He said he had access to information on two polls which were conducted, which “were not in favour of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) at all . . . and the Government is now in corrective mode trying to correct a number of things before they go to the polls”.

In his statement, King said he had thought “long and hard over the past few weeks about it. I have also prayed relentlessly because I want to be absolutely clear in my mind that I’m making the right decision”.

He revealed that he was once a member of the Democratic Labour Party and canvassed successfully with the late Dr Denis Lowe before becoming a member of the BLP, canvassing for current Member of Parliament for Christ Church East Wilfred Abrahams.

“Barbadians, my common sense tells me that if I can canvass for others and assist them in walking the steps of the House of Assembly, I can do the same for myself,” King stated, adding that he will use his social media platforms to reach out to constituents as “Patrick King is by now a household name”. (MB)

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