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 In my lifetime, I saw poor Black Bajans from my grandparents generation living in poverty. Please, Cow developed polo in Barbados and in 2009 his team won the Queens Cup. Remember the girl who nearly got washed away and the images of the water. Fact is they are quite a force in the market. [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. Genealogy profile for Sir Charles Othniel Williams. That is what this blog is all about. Other countries, with land prices at a more reasonable level also have returning Nationals. It speaks volumes about what this old arrogant whiteman thinks about blacks. I have had the privilege and pleasure of knowing him at close range, both professionally and personally, for almost 40 years. We know that death will come to all of us, but the octogenarian seemed to defy age, and until recently, was happily riding his beloved horses and playing polo his Sunday ritual. What does he want to buy Barbados?? Of the total number of employees of the extended Williams conglomerate, we need the following precise data for an informed discussion: what percentage are white and what percentage areblackand from there, the corollary, what are the corresponding percentages for management. Barbadian business titan Sir Charles "Cow" Williams has died. In order to maintain a reasonable level of discourse (We are not shooting for the level you are accustomed to in academia), it is important that a diverse group of people comment on the issues. But in between the land will flood period. 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. Barbados Today firmly discourages any commentary or statements that are libelous, disruptive in nature or incites others to violate our Terms of Use. I believe Sir Cow adopts the phrase as his own and changes its meaning because that is what the economic activity in which he is involved requires. There are very distinct Real Estate markets in Barbados. . Condolences to the family, friends and employees of Sir Charles Williams. Barbados is a small country but judging by what is going on anyone would think it has land galore like the USA. According to them the Garfield Sobers Roundabout has several deep 200 foot wells to be able to handle all of the surface water of the area. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Of the total number of employees of the extended Williams conglomerate, we need the following precise data for an informed discussion: what percentage are white and what percentage areblackand from there, the corollary, what are the corresponding percentages for management. Cow Williams fished with my dad and while he saved his money and invested it, my dad was too fearful to do the same. Over the years, I observed that he would consistently make business decisions based on his own judgement of the man on the other side of the deal. In some instances they end up in jobs they dont like. never get enough imports . If he is so terrified of losing his land ownership, he could lease the land that the houses are built on. 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. This utter racist bullcrap could only happen in Barbados. Advocate Publishers (2000) Inc I have seen many cases in which poor Black Barbadians have gone up against wealthy White Barbadians and foreigners, so I can speak with more confidence about that scenario. He built his company C O Williams to become one of the top companies in the Caribbean, having undertaken numerous projects in Barbados, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines and the Bahamas, ranging from airports to hydro-electric power plants and golf courses. Maybe its cos he seems to cant stop bragging about his achievement! One of Barbados' most iconic businessmen has passed away. Now Mr. Watson, you know that if a Black Bajan had killed his or her child, he or she would have been hauled off to jail immediately and not allowed to have his or her attorneys dictate what the police would and would not do. Williams Construction Group, he offered some brief comments. It has been just over two weeks since Anneka Prescod last saw her Barbados queen of surfing, Chelsea Tuach, has delivered another world-class performance, landing a silver medal yesterday at the 2023 Pan American Su Zeeko romped to his third victory on the trot in the Barbados Thoroughbred Breeders Association Breeders Stakes and Trophy race day at the Garrison S Barbadians are being told to brace for the possibility of shortages in some crops, as the agricultural drought affecting the island persists. Sir Charles passed away on November 19 aged 88. Sir Charles OthneilCowWilliams, the colourful and outspoken construction magnate whose pioneer road-building, housing and farming developments dominated the Barbadian landscape, has died at age 88. The course of Charles Othniel Williamss life as a Barbadian entrepreneur could be traced to two strokes of bad luck in his early years. Charles, who owned a single pair of shoes, sometimes went barefoot to school. Leader of the Opposition Bishop Joseph Atherley today issued a statement on the passing of Sir Charles Williams. He had great loyalty tofriends and family, he was generous and unselfish and also a good judge of character. and BTW COW, pretty is a matter of opinion. sorry about the length of my previous comment.}. The Barbados Free Press is not the place to come to if you are looking for people with databases full of verified facts. Cow Williams/Bizzy Williams are not rich and powerful men in Barbados because they are in possession of any specific or special intellectual ability but because they are of that tiny white ethnic group who have always held economic and social pre eminence. . The commentary in the blogs on that occasion represents a goldmine for sociologists which will be used one day. At the s For information about this website or content published please contact the, Subscribe to NationNews with our Webfeed. In Debt for a new Kia Cerato?? Any submissions made on our comment section, are solely the views of the individual and not Barbados Today. When the history of Barbados is written, there will surely be a prominent place for the name Sir Charles Othneil Williams. Barbados Minister of International Business Donville Inniss: Swiss Bank Account for your online pornbusiness? the Mark Goodridge fiasco which was headlined in pretty one sided fashion for three days running in one of our local papers. At the end of the day, any property they buy will more likely as not stay in the family. Below is the PM's Statement my 2 sense. Please don't use the comments to advertise. ran an entire section (24 pages in all) on a certain black company Everson R. Elcock & Co, Ltd., Jolly Roger Back in Time Cruise Saturdaynight! Rain water was not just passed on for other areas to deal with it. Get a life and get a therapist,not in that order though! He was knighted by the Queen of England and rumour has it got pissed off because a Bajan did not address him as Sir Charles after he was knighted. After Tomas passed, I took a walk and wound up talking with some older persons in Wildey area. A good loser is always a loser., Narrator: His voracious land buying has caused concern at the highest level., Response from COW Williams: The Prime Minister made the message very clear He said (my land buying) was having an impact on the social structure and I obeyed him like a good obedient boy., COW on his ambitions in life: There were three ambitions I had. Black and White Sea Egg Poachers have different court outcomes inBarbados, 102 year old Harlem Cotton Club dancer sees herself on film for the firsttime. West Coast high-end millionaire properties may not be of any interest to the average Bajan but they will certainly have a knock on effect on land prices overall. What a travesty of justice BFP why you dont do a story on Elombe Mottley winning a prize from David Commisong Clement Payne movement or that too African for you hehehe there goes a mottlley crew COW, Elombe Elton, Commissiong and Mia oh lawd. Karl Watson/Dedawgster At a function last December, to celebrate his official retirement as head of the C.O. I am not one so have no particular axe to grind, but at the end of the day these people are Barbadians and have every right to buy homes in Barbados. Some of the obvious ones are more foreign exchange flows into the island taxes are paid all year round for services that are only used part of the year these people tend to eat out more often and buy local arts and crafts more often this stimulates the economy. He was also a black belly sheep farmer, and his company is a major player in the local cut flower industry. How can he now complain about land being too expensive? However, he never tired of pointing out that he was not born with a gold spoon in his mouth. He was suspicious about those who believed his white skin provided him with privilege. So, in heavy rain, Bajans being at one time highly logical and sensible people, stayed put in whatever houses they had built for themselves. Heavy-duty machinery operators Cecile McClean, Cosmo Forde, Randolph Goodman and Trevor Best, who worked for Williams when he started the firm, were also there. Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Adrian Forde, showing his dolphin catch on Day 1 of the Republic Bank 2023 Sir Charles Williams Int . A home is not an investment unless you have plans of rent some of the rooms in it, or selling it when the market is good. Such blatant ignorance it is no wonder Bajans are the furthest back in the Caribbean. We need to start teaching our children how to be entrepreneur, and how to invest in stocks, shares and real estate. Re. Can Barbados successfully tap the exploding Chinese tourismmarket? The poverty and struggle of those years left a mark on Charles, known as Cow on account of his initials, and reinforced his determination to succeed. They only care about themselves. It does not seem to have changed for it seems like eons. Forthright and fearless, Sir Charles was also not one to remain quiet about any issue of public debate. I do not know the answer, but I would certainly be curious to find out. Those who object to our opinions can do research and collect data and publish it here for everyone to see. Your preference for a preferred outcome derived from emotional biases has reduced you to an ordinary bozoand when you state we, please be advised you would never speak for me and those people I know. Barbadian men only get rich if they have workers! The Prime Minister knew Black folks were going to be up in arms and told Sir Charles that enough was enough. 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He was unafraid to make his views known on controversial matters such as race relations, crime and violence, and of course political and economic developments. 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. This man has worked damm hard for what he has unlike some bajans who run when the rain start to fall. Of the 106,00 acres of Barbadian land, how many does Sir Charles own? view all The perceptions we know, the reality still eludes us. 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. They are not the ones that have pushed land prices so high. Required fields are marked *. Great grandfather of Dax. Your email address will not be published. TikTok trend dispels vasectomy myths, Disrespectful stepson ruining my marriage. Maybe in his opinion she wasnt PRETTY enough. In fact, it was the opposite. Jack Kidd, brother of supermodel Jodie, has been banned from his local polo club in Barbados. I thought it was sad that out of all of the Black men who worked for CO Williams over the years and helped him to become rich, he couldnt find one who he thought could serve as a supervisor. One sore point was the issue of race. I see cramped housing projects and all of the problems that come with them (crime, drugs, misery) on the horizon for Black Bajans if the Black government of Barbados does not do something to stop the nonsense. If youre overseas and you let more than (what is it these days 3 houses?) Our sincere condolences to the Williams Family on the passing of COW. However, about 99% of us would disagree. Something that I read led me to believe the house was recently built. JustSayingBajan supervisors at C.O.Williams are about 50/50 black & white, my other half has worked there for 24 years so supposed thats fairly accurate ( the other half is not a supervisor & of the very much darker shade! We who comment on blogs dont feel compelled to do research to find out how many Whites compared to how many Blacks are able to get the Attorney General to have their names placed on a cleared list. Oops! Despite his wealth and success in business, Sir Charles was not ostentatious. Mr. Williams could make lots of money and oodles of goodwill in this island if he would build affordable, attractive housing for local people. 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 first was when, shortly after Charles's birth, his. Sarah Ann Gill, our National hero or heroine . We mostly voice our opinions here. @measurement. His business developments and construction spread as far north as Antigua and Barbuda. Barbadians that have lived abroad also contribute a lot to the economy. Home / Top Featured Article / Sir Charles Cow Williams passes away. [ end quote] We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. He spent three years there before returning to Barbados. Firstly in colonial times and now consolidated in the post independence era in alliance with the brown and black Bajan middle class, Syrian and Indian capital. On the other hand, the existence (or not) of a cave and the load its roof will bear is nowhere as complex and unanswerable. but if you build a housing development in Swampy Town St. Lucy . Williams is the founder of C O Williams Construction Ltd, which has undertaken projects across the Caribbean including airports, hydro-electric power plants and golf courses. In the 2008 article, Barbados Free Press asks the questions, What happened at trial? Quote from COW Williams: I am a poor loser. #BTEditorial Salvation Army has Barbadians vote of confidence, #BTEditorial St Thomas promised relief but many simply want action, #BTEditorial Making room for dissent, even in the choir, #BTEditorial We need to move faster than speed against our newest drug scourge, #BTEditorial A positive move by Cave Shepherd, Police investigate accident at Lodge Hill. They should also not be allowed to sit on land for longer two years without building on it. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. (GC). The photos showed that all of the people who did physical labour were Black men and that Black women held the low level office jobs, while the higher level office jobs were held by White women. Williams family and Cows mother still put a roof over his head and $100 a month is more than most made 60 or 70 years ago, years ago and more than i made my first job 30 years after him ! Sir Charles died Friday evening at the Bayview Hospital surrounded by family and friends, according to relatives. Rather than see the man for the hard working individual he is and use him as inspiration i.e. The blogs were very slow to cover it also. At least the then Prime Minister David Thompson opened his mouth. And what does he want Bajans to do ?? Wearing what may be his signature salmon-coloured pants and white cotton shirt, Sir Charles was back slapping, hugging, and telling stories of his life. As I mentioned on another thread weeks ago, I think it is sad that CO Williams and his brother, who devote a great deal of time to building new homes and structures for wealthy foreigners, dont seem to be interested in helping to preserve historic sites in Barbados. There are coastal towns in some parts of Britain where such a high proportion of houses have been sold as holiday homes that young local people are priced out of the market and have to move away. In my opinion, foreigners who are not living here all year round should pay more for land by paying a land purchase premium and higher land taxes. April 30, 2011 at 8:17 pm If he has any allegiance its to the super rich, white, black or polka-dot. When Johan Bjerkhamn, the son of a prominent White man who had 40 guns in his home, killed his son, we noticed the mainstream media that puts poor Black peoples business out for everyone to see every day did not want to cover the story. Since comparison is a valid technique for any science based enquiry, it would be illuminating to find out the comparable statistics for other large employers, say the Civil Service or any major black owned company. They have been helped uncritically by a succession of black political clowns of both parties brown nosing, sycophantic shufflealongs, tugging at their forelocks with one hand and the other outstretched for the inevitable kickback and bribe. They recognised that he was old-school and raised in an era that shaped his thoughts and perspectives. We may disagree with each other on this or any topic, but as long as we talk civil without name calling or degenerating into threats or wild-eyed racist comments, what the hell. 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. Recent Articles A Second Language Is Critical To Barbados' Success Rip Sir Charles. Fontabelle, St. Michael, Barbados, Phone:(246) 467-2000 Barbadian business titan Sir Charles Cow Williams has died. A real good man. His silence may well be demonstrative of his attitude to politicians, his employees and Barbados. Sir Charles was elected as a Life Member of the HPA in 2016 and was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. $1,700.00 for the latest blackberry????. In the Scotland District for example I have read old newspaper reports of individuals being washed away. Typical bajans, complain that things to hard, run from the hard work, and blame others for you dont get anywhere in life. The writer made an important statement about this now fallen local icon in that retirement article. Because it is a topic that stirs emotions, most public discussions are subject to unsubstantiated generalizations. Much of today is being built on COVID 19. It is a matter of simple observation and measurement. Once a project ends another needs to start otherwise layoffs ensue. @HM Copyright Ember Distribution | Solved by: Please note that the funeral for Marcellus Louis is on Thursday, July 15th, 2021 at 2:00 PM, Topic: Grieving Differently with COVID 19, In this Social Work Season 2021 of Love and Loss Sunday March 21 takes us to a place of 'Loss'. November 19th, 2021. ), @Harry. stepchild. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Just Want To Know its the workers helping to make COW rich not other way around COW workers scrunting. or by a plantation that was called Water Grove. When persons are jealous its a terrible thing. Eventually the flood water will subside but until it does, the land is flooded. As the narrator said if you have the money anything is possible in the Caribbean. even having proper pork in your home! With all the squatters rights nonsense it is easier to let the land sit idle and let someone put their sheep or old cow to eat grass and keep it from growing tall. Someone on Down to Brasstacks voiced the same opinion today.
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