I like you am not a fan of CO Williams though you should know the man got black ass lickers at every turn. Liz and I will forever cherish the many occasions we enjoyed while in his company, the stories and his recall of times past was enthralling. 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.. I have always been a reader on here and never comment, but i must say, Dont hate on the man for getting somewhere in life, he managed to succeed at what he did and is now living happy. Other countries, with land prices at a more reasonable level also have returning Nationals. What does he want to buy Barbados?? Sir Charles was a compassionate gentleman. The Guadelope Radar shows there is worse to come. Teddy and Family - so sad to hear the news. Just Saying Bajan you write as an intelligent, educated manwhat a pity your intelligence and education is suppressed by your ego and pride when you state We are not going to do major research before making each comment to make sure everything we say is plausible. Bajans do not understand their own land today like their ancestors at one time did. Grandfather of Oliver, Camilla, Dane, Lilly, Charlie and Sam. It used to be when development in Barbados was done, an accompanying consideration for drainage was taken into account. I think a lot of the flooding that is occurring in Barbados is the result of too much concrete on the island. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Thats why we changed the law for our new Chief Justice. He used to fish out of Bathsheba with my dad who owned his own boat until he retired Cow saved his money and took his parents advise to invest his money in land. Get my drift and when my business starts to thrive in about 10 to 15 years I will then spend on luxury when I can afford it CASH no CREDIT!! Quote from COW Williams: I am a poor loser. The Republic - Barbados Government Information Service | Facebook Was there a trial or just a backroom deal? Husband of Mary-Ann Lady Williams. Sir Charles passed away on November 19 aged 88. In the clip shown, two such generalizations are made. There is a time and a place for everything. my 2 sense. 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. Bjerkhamn and Sir Charles owned the land, consisting of two adjacent plots. Fontabelle, St. Michael, Barbados, Phone:(246) 467-2000 894646. Then he, together with myself and Mickey Hutchinson, who was the accountant at the time, presented his vision to what Warrens could become to the then Prime Minister Tom Adams. Ralph Bizzy Williams leading the casket into the St. James Parish Church. There have been reasonable questions raised about how active and functional the islands democracy could be in the Barbados has received a grim wake-up call we dare not ignore. The Republic Bank 2023 Sir Charles Williams International Fishing Tournament has officially started. Similarly, six or twelve foot diameter wells cannot deal with heavy rains if the catchment area directing the water towards them is great. Remember the girl who nearly got washed away and the images of the water. Sir Charles 'Cow' Williams passes away - Barbados Today Shame on you, you bunch of critical, lazy good for nothing fools. This is impossible to answer with any precision without interviewing each employee with the extended Williams conglomerate and each employee in the Civil Service to ask them if they consider themselves to be black or white since may Bajans are a mixture!!!! Words do have consequences. He or any other citizen who has the money should be able and permitted,without any government restriction whatsoever, to buy any company,assets or land(real estate)he can afford to buy.The overriding principle here,as in any commercial transaction, is that there is a willing seller and a wiiling buyer,and there should be no restriction.Anything apart from that is pure jealousy and is quite a ridiculous suggestion. Educated at The Lodge School, Cow Williams built the Williams group of companies with his younger brother, Bizzy, pioneered construction, mining, dairy farming, horticulture, agriculture, housing, electrical contracting and more. Because it is a topic that stirs emotions, most public discussions are subject to unsubstantiated generalizations. We have been made stronger for what lies ahead. Abby Martin interviews Afra Raymond about the corrupt CL Financial CLICOdisaster. He was not one to flaunt the trappings of his achievement in the faces of others. but if you build a housing development in Swampy Town St. Lucy . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sir Charles. The mainstream media has opted not to tell the public details of the case. IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST: A man who knows the real Sir Charles He won't soon be forgotten. COW was a poor white bajan ofetn refered to as a red neck by the ignorant bajan who live along side them. I think Barbados land law is to blame also. Work stopped on plantations when rain fell not only because Bajans did not want to get wet but also because it was dangerous and added to the wear and tear on equipment and livestock. The first was when, shortly after Charles's birth, his. Prince Charles arrives in Barbados ahead of state visit Barbadian-born all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, 85, voiced his disappointment after the Caribbean nation decided to become a republic. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read. 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 Cow Williams fished with my dad and while he saved his money and invested it, my dad was too fearful to do the same. I have no clue what the outcome of that case was or if it is still going on. On the one hand, COW is self made and he and his staff and his partners create jobs and real value for Barbados. Ooops looks like the same cave on closer inspection!! Brother of Daphne Hunte, Maureen Williams and Ralph Bizzy Williams, GCM. Sir Charles, known by the moniker COW was unapologetic about his brash Bajan accent, his no-nonsense style and aggressive business practices. #BTEditorial - Sir Charles, a Barbadian icon - Barbados Today We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received. High rise buildings like those in New York or into the sea? For 60 years he has moved the earth to please and Barbados. Regarding your question, Would a poor white Barbadian be accorded the same treatment as a rich black Barbadian? April 5th - 9th 2022 The Sir Charles Williams Barbados International Fishing Tournament. (And yes, they are Bajan like the rest of us, so whether you think that is a problem is up to you. One of Barbados' most iconic businessmen has passed away. This is a blog. The biggest problem is the middle ground and, to my mind, forget COW Williams 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. There are some of us who have taken the risk and lost lots of money, ate biscuits and corn beef while others party their life away and run to the fast food and other restaurants. Something that I read led me to believe the house was recently built. He was 88. On the other hand, the existence (or not) of a cave and the load its roof will bear is nowhere as complex and unanswerable. He was also a black belly sheep farmer, and his company is a major player in the local cut flower industry. I have never seen a case in which a poor White Barbadian challenged a rich Black Barbadian in any situation. I tried to find information on that Mark Goodridge case you mentioned. Learn how your comment data is processed. Williams Construction Group, Sir Charles Othneil Williams, who over the years was more affectionately known to Barbadians across generations simply as Cow or Cow Williams, died this evening. April 30, 2011 at 11:08 pm Sometime ago David Comissiong of the Peoples Empowerment Party/PEP inquired of Cow Williams as to the black directors of his companies, I may very much be wrong but so far I do not know of any response from him. Government has spent millions on the water course to the West of the Globe Cinema where people live nowadays but look at maps 50 years ago and you will see people never considered building in that location. One, that Sir Charles Williams owns most of the land in Barbados. I will miss him and so will many Barbadians who he helped along the way developing an excellent business with great workers and the best supervisors and family members. At least the then Prime Minister David Thompson opened his mouth. At the s For information about this website or content published please contact the, Subscribe to NationNews with our Webfeed. (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,. He leaves to mourn wife Mary-Ann Lady Williams, and children Stephen, Teddy and Charmaine. If there was concern that he had too much land and wanted to get more, then change the laws. How is your bank account? BTW im putting in solar and wind power to get light and power off my back. Surrounded by friends, family, employees, investment partners and large and imposing construction equipment, Sir Charles was in his element. (GC). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He also contributed heavily to road building and construction in St Lucia. Those millions were spent to avoid flooding. The Prime Minister knew Black folks were going to be up in arms and told Sir Charles that enough was enough. His wife Mary-Anne Lady Williams and his brother Ralph "Bizzy" Williams were at his bedside. Either that or, like many White Bajans, he just doesnt want to be in the company of Black folks beyond a certain level. Go back to your partying and fast spending. In recent years, he seems to have gotten caught up in trying to live the life of a British aristocrat. As we know, we are all in strange times and things can take a little longer than usual. We think we know but the sad truth is that most of the time we surmise, guess, repeat gossip or invent half truthsalmost always under the cloak of anonymity. Sir Charles "COW" Williams has fired back at the Barbados - YouTube Sarah Ann Gill, our National hero or heroine . Genealogy profile for Sir Charles Othniel Williams. I know the usual subjects will say I am green with envy, but I am not, lol. We mostly voice our opinions here. The employment of the many Bajans is predicated on this. Your email address will not be published. It is impossible to tell from the Nations article what really happened in the case. Sir Charles Williams passes away - Starcom Network Registered in England No. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Who made the better choice. @HM & Apes Hill Villa OwnerI would prefer a Barbadian buying Barbados/property in Barbados any day over a foreignernot that I have anything personal against foreigners as my wife is onebut we need to support our own..and what is wrong with a Barbadian reinvesting his money in Barbados.would you prefer he took it elsewhere???.really! Dread..;). The only thing created by their actions was wanton theft and destruction of a company that was built over decades. 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. Browse 119 sir charles williams stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. From the comments made, one could similarly extract other examples of generalizations. Lady Sandra Williams: . Sir Charles "COW" Williams has fired back at the Barbados Workers Union (BWU) on the Apes Hill When we write comments about them on mainstream media websites, on the rare occasion when anything is written about them, the comments are not published. We at Barbados TODAY had the honour of conducting one of the last interviews Sir Charles did with any local media. 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? I dont see why you couldnt try to get a few dollars, dollars that were made off of the physical labour of Blacks, from him before she makes out like a bandit. The mothers of two missing 14-year-old girls are pleading with them to return home. Similarly, if you build a housing development near a road called Water Street dont be surprised either or near a cane piece that was called Horse Pond . I am not going to do any research to determine the probability of that happening. 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. Low income housing and housing areas are equally not likely to be of much interest to anybody investing from overseas. 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. While they are beautiful to behold they tell a story of what is under the surface in these locations and others around the island. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. Barbados Today firmly discourages any commentary or statements that are libelous, disruptive in nature or incites others to violate our Terms of Use. A construction mogul whose name is associated with a wide sphere of development in Barbados, Williams passed away peacefully. Sir Charles remembered as a 'giant of a man' Sir Charles, 88, was one of the many Barbadians who paid keen attention to Maloney's exploits over the weekend and was filled with pride when the 17-year-old ascended the highest peak of the. 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. Sir Charles' family, friends pay respects - nationnews.com Cow should thank successive black governments for giving him lots of easy money contracts that make him the sickening geriatric braggart he is like he bugly brother Bizzy. but I am sure thay are rolling on the ground laughing at us when they see the misery we endure in parts of the island they would avoid when the rain falls. "Sir Charles was passionate about Barbados, C.O. That will be the real test of the man and his portrayal of himself. Marcus or Clive or anybody, can you comment on this issue? A little while ago on the news on VOB (12:35 p.m.) I heard Ralph Bizzy Williams say that though agricultural land is protected, there is still land available that could be sold to bring in foreign exchange. 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. Any submissions made on our comment section, are solely the views of the individual and not Barbados Today. He said foreign exchange is what keeps the economy going. I know the name of another fishing boat that perhaps still operates out of the Bridgetown fishing complex. Your email address will not be published. Lot of green eyed monsters about, dont forget he employs a lot of people. However, about 99% of us would disagree. Barbadian business magnate Sir Charles "Cow" Williams has passed away. The commentary in the blogs on that occasion represents a goldmine for sociologists which will be used one day. The Barbados government makes it more burdensome than its worth to rent out land. As the President of the Barbados National Trust, Mr. Watson, I think you should try to get some funds from wealthy people like the Williams brothers to try to save some historic sites. A real good man. 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. 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. But he was also determined to do so, not by taking short-cuts but by being known for quality workmanship and ethical practices. In as much as Sir Charles was a millionaire, he worked like a man who was now starting out in business and displayed an ethos that is worthy of emulation. It will take great effort to find a replacement. We decide what we want to do and then change the law to suit our decision and sometimes our decision is based only upon what we want to happen for one person. Sincere condolences to the Williams Family and Lady Williams in these difficult times that my good friend Sir Charles will no longer be with us as we shared many good moments the last time we spoke was at the Barbados Yacht Club when he was there in a meeting with Attorney Stephen Walcott. Where are your grand-children going to move to? There is no denying that many Barbadians are going through some tough times. 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. Are we to take the unhinged Tea Party/Fox News/Sarah Palin ludicrous utterances seriouslyit may come as a surprise but many do and the consequences can be deadly as was recently demonstrated in Texas. 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. Below is the PM's Statement We know the Attorney General would not grant a request from a poor Black Bajan to have his or her name placed on a cleared list at the Grantley Adams airport. . Husband of Mary-Ann Lady Williams. The body of Sir Charles was interred at the St. James Cemetery. We depend upon our spokespeople having a data base of verified fact before venturing an opinion. That does not mean that one should not take some time to read up on the topic at hand. Sir Charles (Cow) Williams 25.11.2021 - HPA Polo UK Members of the polo community paying tribute to Sir Charles Williams. Despite his wealth and success in business, Sir Charles was not ostentatious. I dont recall so much flooding occurring in the past when the country was more rural. To quote Bacon: What is truth said doubting Pilate, and would not stay for an answer. But let us see if we can get any answers to the following questions. Barbados: Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers in 'shock' over decision What I found most interesting in the clip are the views of the two caves, one at Sandy Lane and the other at Apes Hill. Someone with more scientific knowledge can refute what I said if they want to. A man who loved the land, he was reputed to be the largest private landowner in Barbados. Maybe in his opinion she wasnt PRETTY enough. The fact is that CO Williams was going down a path to causing Barbados to become recolonised, with wealthy foreign born Whites and others (He said once that Trinidadians had bought many of the lots at one of his developments) owning most of the land and with Black Barbadians not being able to own land and being forced to squat wherever they could. 'Ubuntu' I am because We are standing on the foundation built by Social Worker Legends. I do not know the answer, but I would certainly be curious to find out. Recent Articles A Second Language Is Critical To Barbados' Success Williams Construction, the company he built from the ground up with his sweat and tears, as well as the fact that in several islands of the. Sir Charles was so special to all that worked for him. The course of Charles Othniel Williamss life as a Barbadian entrepreneur could be traced to two strokes of bad luck in his early years. When Bajans mention the names of prominent people like CO Williams on Down to Brasstacks on VOB, they are cut off. The first was when, shortly after Charless birth, his father lost his job as a plantation manager. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service; to view, please click here. We are not going to do major research before making each comment to make sure everything we say is plausible. A housing development wont miraculously stop it. 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. I wonder if the house that fell into the cave at Arch Cot would have been built on that spot if the owner of the property could have afforded a better piece of land elsewhere? How many other countries are so free and easy with their land laws? Williams Construction Group, he offered some brief comments. He blasted the judicial system for the light sentences such offenders received. (SB). They will have to choose between migrating to foreign countries, which are becoming increasingly hostile to immigrants, or stay in Barbados and live in one of the tiny, cramped, unsightly housing projects that the government is building for Black Bajans. Where were you when COW worked 18 hour days. Thats what happened to COW. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home, no later than 7:30 a.m. on Monday. 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. Why not teach Barbadians to be entrepreneur, stop having more than one family at a time, and save their money. Interesting that the Nation on Sunday May 1st. I will respond to your latest comment later, because I am on my way out. Sir Rodney Errey Lawrence Williams, KGN, GCMG, KStJ (born 2 November 1947) is the current and 4th Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda. parts of Sunset Crest are built in a former cane ground called Swampy Ground!! How can he now complain about land being too expensive? This is a place where ordinary citizens come to voice our OPINIONS about topics the people who run the blog should have researched. Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 729 5677 5447Passcode: 3setrz, Come and stay for the Social Worker love of a loved one. Rest well . It is a matter of simple observation and measurement. 7 Richest Barbados Residents | Entrepreneurship in a Box May he Rest In Peace . 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. Rest in Peace Sir Charles. Click here to read The Barbados Advocate that is to say Free Negro or Free Mulatto. Now, I dont know this and perhaps you can tell me: Would a poor white Barbadian be accorded the same treatment as a rich black Barbadian? people will move the earth just to please. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published. Barbadian men only get rich if they have workers! To the family of Sir Charles Williams family, we offer our condolences, may he RIP. It has caused much delayed grief, new funeral arrangements and new fears to enter a funeral home or to touch a loved one. 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. What age are you.? Sir Charles was in the business of making money yes, but when he spoke of his project, his dreams, his plans, it was always in terms of how many jobs it would create and how much foreign exchange it would earn and how the society would benefit, she stated.Tributes were paid in song by Rose Gemmell and John Yarde.The body of Sir Charles was interred at the St. James Cemetery. C.O.W empl0y over 500 persons, pays them well and look after them when they are sick, how many employers in Barbados do that? 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. Then when he had got enough ,he dropped her like a hot potato. He said that people shouldnt get upset if Trinidadians build manufacturing plants on land and sell the properties to Bajans for less than what Bajans could purchase them for in Barbados and create employment for Trinidadians. Oh and I am a black bajan and my dad still lives in a chattle house. Rest well Sir Charles. . We teach our children to that after the fine job then invest in massive home and buy a high end vehicle. 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. There are a lot of foreigners in the same income bracket buying holiday homes all over Barbados. Now, because people like CO Williams decided to make Barbados a place for the rich and famous without giving much thought to the repercussions for poor Blacks, I see the next generation of Black Bajans being tossed right back into the situation Blacks from my grandparents generation were in. 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. Williams Construction, the company he built from the ground up with his sweat and tears, as well as the fact that in several islands of the region, his motto "We move the earth to please", is as familiar as it is in Barbados. 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. Or is it only white owned companies who should hire employees of different ethnic backgrounds? Dear Just Saying Bajan, SIR CHARLES OTHNIEL WILLIAMS, late of Bromefield Plantation House, Bromefield, St. Lucy, entered into rest on November 19, 2021. Time will tell what would happen in the scenario you brought up. Get a life and get a therapist,not in that order though! Thats why I started at age 18 and used free education to qualify myself, so I go my own profession,,, I am 27 now,,, used the money from that to buy 5 acres of land and farming it .. By the way I dont have a mortgage.. Got my own home, wife who works with me and two children.. no mortgage on the house, car or land:).. My $200.00 phone still works as well as my $15,000.00 car and farm vehicles. CO and Bizzy Williams have offspring who work in the construction, real estate, and interior decorating businesses. A pretty wife, a nice sports fisherman and a fast sports car. Thank you all for your patience. November 19th, 2021. So I hope you are around in 10 to 15 to watch me and my family enjoy it.. The so called citizen journalism can be entertaining and enlightening but it can also be an avenue where the homophobic, the racists the misogynistic the conspiracy theorists and peddlers of trash congregate to spout their rambling ill informed nonsense.
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