Those who object to our opinions can do research and collect data and publish it here for everyone to see. April 5th - 9th 2022 The Sir Charles Williams Barbados International Fishing Tournament. I have no evidence that this is true. 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. You hit the nail on the head. The U.S. government is tearing down many of the housing projects that they built years ago, because they became drug and crime infested hell holes. 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.. CO and Bizzy Williams have offspring who work in the construction, real estate, and interior decorating businesses. Surrounded by friends, family, employees, investment partners and large and imposing construction equipment, Sir Charles was in his element. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sir Charles. Where were you when COW worked 18 hour days. stepchild. 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. I am not a fan of CO Williams. We know what was and is still at play in that story. Was there a trial or just a backroom deal? So I hope you are around in 10 to 15 to watch me and my family enjoy it.. Perhaps Sir COW can diversify his construction operations to China where I am told there is a building boom because sooner rather than later Time Will Tell in Barbados. The Black people who will live in the housing projects will be the maids, nannies, and chauffers of the foreigners who will purchase the land the Williams brothers say needs to be sold for foreign exchange. building on your land the government will try to declare it a tenentry and take it from you and give to the people renting from you. The writer made an important statement about this now fallen local icon in that retirement article. wife. But the mythology of the homogeneous, rich white Barbadian is so pervasive, that we frequently see/hear the common errors/misconceptions exhibited by the commentators on this thread and elsewhere. and BTW COW, pretty is a matter of opinion. Registered in England No. Re. I like you am not a fan of CO Williams though you should know the man got black ass lickers at every turn. Jealousy is like a cancer it eats at the very core of the system, and never get anyone anywhere. I do not know the answer, but I would certainly be curious to find out. He blasted the judicial system for the light sentences such offenders received. This is done all the time in Canada and some of the housing developments are very beautiful. On a somewhat unrelated note, the Doppler Radar picture if believed by any one would probably not have indicated the flods we had this morning. Those millions were spent to avoid flooding. Sir Charles died Friday evening at the Bayview Hospital surrounded by family and friends, according to relatives. Now if only people like Manjak and Dedawgster would get the simple point that blogs are places where people go to chat and voice their opinions and should not have to act as if they are presenting a research paper each time they comment. Any black Bajan who sold land to COW on the buying spree he boasting about should be drawn and quartered the govertnment should consider where necessary to compulsorily acquire any land this selfish greedy cow bought .Without doubt in that land buying spree racism involved. Oops! 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. hey .. dont be surprised if the residents get flooded out occasionally although St. Lucy is a dry parish. Sir Charles was human. Barbados is a small country but judging by what is going on anyone would think it has land galore like the USA. We use this site to vent, because we are unable to express ourselves freely in the colonial era minded Bajan mainstream media, which protects prominent people like CO Williams. I know the usual subjects will say I am green with envy, but I am not, lol. [Quote] 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. Why do I find this **** such a bore! (GC). We the Saul families are grateful for your support in many forms and trust that you Bizzy find the strength to cope with the loss of a dear brother. "Sir Charles was passionate about Barbados, C.O. Genealogy profile for Sir Charles Othniel Williams. Where are your grand-children going to move to? We who comment on the blogs dont feel the need to do research to find out what percentage of Black parents get away with killing their children compared to what percentage of White parents get away with it. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published. Recent photographs that I have seen show that things have not changed at CO Williams companies. I have had the privilege and pleasure of knowing him at close range, both professionally and personally, for almost 40 years. The drain is the well, the bathtub the land. Would be nice if the Barbados radar were working so we could see a bit further but for now, it looks as though we might be in the clear. What a load from bajan people who seem to expect the world owes them everything. Your email address will not be published. appreciation to Sir Charles Williams, a true Barbadian patriot who has dedicated his entire life to the advancement of his country. Thats what happened to COW. Where the difficulty arises is when the cave is hidden underground and cant be seen without the use of specialised equipment. Many have struggled whilst living in the UK, USA & Canada and yet they still sent money to their relatives living in Barbados. never get enough water . A polo player and beef steak lover, he was described by colleagues as the man who was always the first in the office each morning, much to the chagrin of his younger employees and managers. But his determination and self-belief have propelled him to many accomplishments, dismissing the failures as part of lifes journey., At that event, C.O. Currently I live 7 months in Canada and 5 months here. They earn more money overseas than can ever be earned locally and are quite happy to buy land in middle class developments and leave it undeveloped for years and years, waiting on their retirement Our Prayers are with you. Cow Williams fished with my dad and while he saved his money and invested it, my dad was too fearful to do the same. (FP) To say that Barbados has lost an entrepreneur extraordinaire with a hand in almost every facet of the country's development and economic life, an undying devotion to, and love of, country, with the passing of Sir Charles Williams,. I agree that in most societies, ours included, the rich, the powerful are often allowed to get away with things, though sometimes people are scapegoated to administer lessons ..e.g. And he had little time for pretence and showiness. It speaks volumes about what this old arrogant whiteman thinks about blacks. Despite his wealth and success in business, Sir Charles was not ostentatious. You said in a previous post, We think we know but the sad truth is that most of the time we surmise, guess, repeat gossip or invent half truths. What else can one do with that case but surmise, guess, repeat gossip or invent half truths? Never Enough is Never Enough for the simple reason that the actual economic activity of construction can never get enough land, . iv seen ur wife and, in my view, she isnt that pretty! The thinking more suits a large land mass with large natural resources, land and water but even China where there are enormous undeveloped resources is being bitten by unbridled development. At the s For information about this website or content published please contact the, Subscribe to NationNews with our Webfeed. A lot of western countries are now making it much harder for people to emigrate to their countries. Rain water was not just passed on for other areas to deal with it. Sign up and stay up to date with Barbados' FREE latest news. The mothers of two missing 14-year-old girls are pleading with them to return home. They recognised that he was old-school and raised in an era that shaped his thoughts and perspectives. He leaves to mourn wife Mary-Ann Lady Williams, and children Stephen, Teddy and Charmaine. He treats them relatively well. It is your opinion that the case was a fiasco. The perceptions we know, the reality still eludes us. I guess the 1 in a 100 year rainfall consideration which engineers consider when designing for construction may need to be relooked!! His wife Mary-Anne Lady Williams and his brother Ralph "Bizzy" Williams were at his bedside. The commentary in the blogs on that occasion represents a goldmine for sociologists which will be used one day. They will continue to support him as he and his offspring help to bring in and set up their new masters. but, if the GOB has $50 million plus to build a landfill, . Home / Editorial / #BTEditorial Sir Charles, a Barbadian icon. Similarly, six or twelve foot diameter wells cannot deal with heavy rains if the catchment area directing the water towards them is great. Eventually the flood water will subside but until it does, the land is flooded. Keep reading and contributing to this blog, Mr. Watson. West Coast high-end millionaire properties are not really going to be of any interest to the average Bajan. I knew who I was, I knew where I came from and I knew where I was going, he declared. The roof is probably thick enough to support a house but a wise thing before building in the area would be to get someone with ground penetrating radar to advise on what is under ground.