Will Ralph Gonsalves Be Made To Face The Music He Created?



The general election in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is closely approaching, the date has been set for 13th December, 2010 and by the looks of things, it seems as if Ralph Gonsalves and his Unity Labor Party have done like the other politician and political parties of the pass; they have out grown their usefulness and they have out stayed his welcome.

It is important to note; the Vincentian community, is a very trusting and patient community. Because this is so, the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines always change a government by an overwhelming show of constituency rejection of the incumbent. This type of rejection only comes after the people were vindictively slapped in their faces with the disrespect and callousness of those who were put into political office to work on their behalf. After the community would have witness many abuses of the country resources and the abuse of political power by elected members of Parliament. Unfortunately an overwhelming number of the constituent would have publicly suffered many degrees of injustice; at the hands of those who were elected to protect the community’s rights.

The aforementioned practices, combined with the misbehavior by public officials; as well as, the unfetter acts of corruption that were practiced, encouraged and supported by the ruling political parties of the day were the last nail in their political coffin. Such were the behaviors of the political party of yesteryear.

As I implied above, Ralph Gonsalves and his Ruling U.L.P have proven faithful to the actions of their ancestors, for Ralph Gonsalves and his cabinet ignorantly walked in the negative footsteps of those who went before them and the evidence is there to secure the conviction of Ralph and his cabinet in the court of public opinion as well as in the criminal courts. Unfortunately, they are guilty of the same foolish transgressions that our political forefather and mothers had made and more. The U.L.P has lost their popularity, respect and the love of the people. Their behaviors qualify the old adage which states, if you don’t learn from the mistakes of the pass you are doomed to repeat them in the future. It is clear, the U.L.P surely did repeated the mistake of the pass and as a result, the U.L.P are swiftly heading to an overpowering political defeat at the poles that is constitutionally due in March 2010 but it is set for December 2010.

This prognosis bring to the public attention's some very interesting questions as it relates to Ralph Gonsalves, his cousin Julian Francis and the others members of the U.L.P who after taking political office, foolishly abandoned commonsense and good judgment. Ralph Gonsalves and Julian Francis had serious criminal allegation brought against them: in Ralph Gonsalves’ case, allegations of rape and sexual assault which were published internationally and in the case of Julian Francis, allegations of corruptions (shake down), which was made public by pointer John (The term "Pointer" is a title given to the leader of the spiritual Baptist churches in S.V.G); Mr. John, being the victim and complainant in this allegation.

I have a bold suspicion, if the Hon. Arnhim Eustace remains true to his convictions, his parental training, his value and his sense of fairness he has became noted for, then justice will be done, many wrongs will be made right and all those who were denied justice because the perpetrators of injustice, used their political affiliation, their office, their social status and personal influence to aid the miscarriage of Justice thus denying the poor, the down trodden and the weak of their rights to exist without fear and intimidation in the country of their birth.

We all know that Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, is like a magician, he always has some type of trickery up his sleeves, not for the development of the country’s economy or to grow the country’s resources but something he could use to save his own hide from lady Justice. We saw the PhD holding Prime Minister who is: Ralph Gonsalves, manipulated the Director of Public Prosecution causing him to deny the female police officer and the female Canadian human rights lawyer their day in court and the opportunity to sought justice for wrongs allegedly inflicted upon them by him (Ralph Gonsalves).

As we all know, the Director of Public Prosecution has the prerogative, to revisit these cases at anytime and for any just reason he or she may reopen the investigation or cause such offender to be prosecuted, especially if such is in the public interest.

Here are some justifiable reasons for which the D.P.P can reopen an investigation and cause the prosecution of a matter that was withdrawn by his office and they are as follows: If he/she (the D.P.P) had miscalculated and made a bad decision not to prosecute, he can so change his mind and cause the offenders to be prosecuted, if there is no status of limitation associated with that particular offence. If there is a statue of limitation attached, he can still prosecute the offenders, if the legal time wherein to do so, has not yet elapse. If the D.P.P was of the professional opinion that the previous D.D.P err in his judgment not causing the prosecution of an offender for whatever reason, he can also change his mind and cause the prosecution of the offender; if there is no status of limitation associated with that particular offence or if there is an emergence of new and related evidence and he is of the opinion that a jurist should be given the opportunity to hear all of the evidence and to made a decision base on the evidence available.

If and when there is a change of Government in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, I am sure it will be the cry of the public, for the power that be to change the current Commissioner of Police and the Director of Public Prosecution. With these offices filled with strong honest men, who are not corrupted by the influence of Ralph Gonsalves, who unethically secure the appointment of those who now hold those offices; then the public is going to call for fresh investigation into these matters and possible prosecution of the offender or offenders.

We also know Ralph E. Gonsalves, took the liberty to appointed men and woman whom he has manipulative control over, into key and strategic independent offices in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and he did this with the objective of his appointee cleaning up after him. This was evident in the actions that were displayed when the Chief in charge of the Financial Investigation Unit, ignored numerous calls from opposition politician especially the opposition leader Hon. Arnhim Eustace and John public, who provided documentation to support allegations of illegal transaction (suspected money laundering) at the then nation’s bank: The National Commercial Bank by members of the U.L.P government and others closely associates of the Unity Labor party.

We have seen how the commissioner of police refused to order a fair and impartial investigation of the criminal allegations that was brought against Ralph E. Gonsalves; his premature press release, wherein the said commissioner publicly declared Ralph Gonsalves’ innocence even before the investigation officially began; he also caused the victims to be treated as if they were criminals and the alleged criminal like the victim. We have also seen the refusal of the D.P.P to direct the police to properly investigate the allegations, he also failed to prosecute the offender, after he (the D.P.P) had obtained more than the required standard of evidence that is needed for such matter to be taken before the court and he took the liberty to go outside the realms of his authority to discontinue a private criminal matter that was brought against the PM by his alleged victims.

Now what is Ralph to do? Barring countering up some type of unrest which can legally allow him to postpone election until it is once again safe to do so. With the creation of a police state in order to quiet the self imposed unrest; Ralph can also use such conditions to arbitrarily and indefinitely deny the people of their right to elect representatives of their choice, or he can seek political asylum in Cuba, Venezuela or Iran. Barring these options, Gonsalves may very well pull a Yasin Abu Bakr on us. In that, he may have the Governor General grant him a pardon form prosecution from all allegations that were made against him or any criminal offenses he may have committed before he took office as well as during the period he was Prime Minister.

If we remember well; on July 27th 1990, Yasin Abu Bakr staged a coup in Trinidad and Tobago, which left 24 people dead, including the Member of Parliament of Diego Martin: the Hon. Les Des Vignes. Later Bau Bakr and his group were charged with treason, murder among other offences. However Abu Bakr and his associates were release when High Court Judge; Justice Clebert Brooks release them on the ground that Abu Bakr and his associates was beneficiary of a presidential pardon. What did Privy Counsel said about this ruling?

So with the above information in mind what is Ralph E Gonsalves ought to do? Should her sit around and wait for the N.D.P to form government by the poles and eventually face criminal allegation of rape and sexual assault or should he run or deny the people of the constitutional rights to choose a government by the ballot.

Ralph Gonsalves, Colin Williams And Vincentian Right To Seek Justice

As published by the Caribbean News Now

In 1998-1999 I declared my intention to run for the chairmanship, of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force; Police Welfare Association (P.W.A). As a result of my public declaration, the Commissioner of Police (COP) failed to facilitate the said elections in the time that was prescribed by law and which was the normal trend. So I wrote to the COP, to bring to his attention his contravention of the Police act and requested that he put the machinery in place to facilitate the P.W.A general elections, which was overly late. I also informed him that failure to do so, will be resulted in me taking him to the Magistrate court in a private civil suit. In retrospect I have concluded that I was too radical for that era.

As a result of my threat to cause court proceedings brought against the Commissioner of Police; the institution (Police Force) saw a speedy implementation and execution of the P.W.A general elections. Although I did not have to take the commissioner to court, for his infraction to the laws of the land, a threat to do so was enough, to secure my rights and prevent the rights of hundreds of Vincentians from being violated. Had it not been for this piece of law, then my alternative would have been to make threats of High Court proceedings which the commissioner knew was far outside my financial capabilities.

Should the Vincentian community allow Ralph Gonsalves, to make this piece of law, of none effect, such actions will not only be a slap in the face of our Legal forefathers but will also send St. Vincent and the Grenadines back into the dark forties; an era, where ones rights were denied base on one's social standing and the color of one's skin.

Our Legal forefather’s were wise enough, to ensure the poor and those who are not prestigious enough to influence the justice system, to work on their behalf had/have a simple, cheap and private avenue to seek and find justice. For example; in cases where the police fail to or it was/is not in the police interest to take one of the society prestigious residents to court, for some criminal infringment against another; the offended party has the opportunity to have their story be heard by a magistrate and to have that magistrate adjudicate on that matter. It does not matter if that person (s) win or lose the case; what mattered however, the offended party/parties was given the opportunity to fight for their rights, and in turn (win or lose) received justice.

However, it seems like this well though out means whereby, members of the community can seek Justice is being threatened by Ralph E. Gonsalves the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Instead of Mr. Gonsalves try to make it easier for the community to seek justice, he is trying to take from the people, the one means whereby, the poor and simple can seek systematic legal redress regardless of their status.

Mr. Gonsalves used every effort to avoid prosecution for serious allegations brought against him. As a result; Gonsalves and the Director of Public Prosecution (D.P.P) Colin Williams are making a mockery of our Justice system; their actions are causing this clear and profound piece of law to be plunged into obscurity. Who does this benefit? No one else but Ralph E. Gonsalves.

For the forth time the director of Public Prosecution, stepped in on behalf of Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves and cause more than 14 criminal and civil charges to be nolle prosequi (to be denied the opportunity of a court hearing). What is strange is; throughout the legal history of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, there have never been a case where the director of public prosecution ever step in and discontinued a private criminal or civil matter. Yet in three years, The Director of public prosecution Collin Williams stepped in on behalf of Ralph Gonsalves, and cause over 14 criminal and civil complaints brought by private citizens against Ralph E. Gonsalves to be thrown out and in the process denying the victims their right and the Justice system to work for them.

The questions that must be asked and answered are:

• from since February 2008, when the first private criminal case was thrown out by Collin Williams; of the thousands of private cases that was taken before the court after the first event, by private citizen. How many other cases did Collin Williams review with a view to have those cases nolle prose?

• Is Ralph Gonsalves the only person in St. Vincent and the Grenadines who was taken before the court with alleged frivolous matter?

• Isn’t it within the community’s best interest and in the interest of justice for the community to know, what are the procedures to get the Director of Public Prosecution, to take an interest in a case, with the view of having that case nolle prosequi (be denied a court hearing)?

Ever since the D.P.P stepped in and prevent first case from going to trial, all those who stood in favor of the DPP’s actions, have been instrumental in pointing out, to the public, how this law should not be used/applied, however; no one was/is willing to tell the community, the manner in which this piece of law, should be applied as it relates to the D.P.P's powers. Unfortunately; these legal authorities, are not giving any legal grounds for their conclusion; but provides only frivolous excuses, to justify Colin Williams' action. It is a shame, not even Parnell R. Campbell, a now U.L.P defender; who took on himself, the worthy responsibility, to teach the community all about the law and legal matter, in his television program; is not willing to honestly explain this matter to the community.

I know for a fact, if any of the legal minds honestly address this matter, it will be confirmed that the D.P.P was wrong, in his actions to deny the victims their lawful rights, to seek justice via the private court system.

It is not Colin Williams or Ralph Gonsalves responsibility to monitor and protect the justice system. The excuses that are given by Ralph Gonsalves and Collin Williams in justifying their actions of denying the community of their rights are: the matters are frivolous and there is not enough evidence. As a police officer I have taken many so-called frivolous matters before the court, which went to trial and I secure convictions. Within the Justice system there are means build in to that system, which is geared to discourage members of the state from bring frivolous cases before the court; the awarding of hefty court and legal cost to the losing party is just one way, In the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court as well as other court; there is the master system which also contributed and acts as a buffer preventing malicious and frivolous cases from reaching the trial stage. We must also remember, it is still a crime to maliciously bring false criminal allegations against anyone.

With this in mind do we need Ralph Gonsalves or Colin Williams to defend the Justice system. If Ralph Gonsalves will concern himsalf with the business of managing and growing the state resources and the Director of Public Prosecution will concern himself with managing his office and ensure he put in the needed time to ensure he and his staff are prepared to defend the public interest in the court of law it will serve the country best.

Nature, Humanity and Homosexuality

Homosexuality, is one of the most defile indulgences that is practiced in civil society. It is so for several reasons, which are: it goes contrary to the laws of nature, against human sexuality, against Yahweh’s word/law, and because it is not practice naturally by the animal kingdom: those creatures that are considered to be, less intelligent than us human. However; there are some who are now teaching, the lower members of the animal kingdom to indulge in homosexual acts.


Unlike humans, who are plagued with the adoption of habits that follows families for generation and thus cast a blight or bless families with the habits that constituted a family traditions and cycles. However; it is not so with members of the animal kingdom. The offspring are not affected by the habit of the parents or the customs of the pack, flock, school etc. but they adopt their habits base on their survival needs.

For example a child of a thief, will learn from his parents, the skills and temperament of a thief; he will learn such subliminally and otherwise and therefore, if there isn’t the appropriate, timely and serious intervention that child may become a career or habitual thief. If a domestic dog was taught by its owner, how to steal; that dog will apply that which it was taught, for to do otherwise will impact its treatment by the owner; and by extension, its survival. In other words; it will impact or threatens the dog’s survival so he complies. There is not a chance that pups born to that dog will ever pick up the ability to steal, becomes aggressive, or any other habits because its parent (s) had those traits. However; if condition merits, the dog steals to survive, then it will; never because it learn the traits from its parents.

It is safe to say, we as earthly creatures, with the highest level of intelligence there is, have managed to turn the gift of higher senses, understanding, knowledge, perception and communication into a curse. This is evident, in the way we destroy the society and community in which we live; in the way we make a mess of our marriages and family, the way we nurture our children into becoming such terrible people etc.

Human uses their intelligence to destroy themselves, their society, the other creatures that shares the earth with us as well as earth; by moving away from the things that are natural, violating the laws of nature and ignoring the laws and other instructions of Yahweh: The creator of man and everything that exist, had prescribed for us to live sound, healthy and spiritual lives.

While human with his intelligence defies nature, and rejects the way of the creator; yet members of the animal kingdom through instinct, continue to follow the instruction of their creator and the laws of nature.

Lets take a look at a pack of lions, you will noticed that the roles of the gender are still the same, the manner in which they operate and live are as Yahweh have ordained it. The birds still fly south and the beers still hibernates in the winter; the monkeys still lives in trees and they still socializes and nurture their young as nature requires and Yahweh commanded. There is one thing that is common among animals; wile and domesticated, which is: their manner and purpose of mating has not changes.

There reason for mating is for procreation, the time and manner in which it is done, remains the same. It is important to note; intercourse does not take place outside its season and or at the correct times; for them mating is not about pleasure but to preserve the species. It is also important that I point out, the manner for mating is still the same; the male has intercourse only with the female and the female has intercourse only with the male.

So why have human strayed so far from the laws of nature and the laws of his creator?

Among the religious community it is believed the deterioration the human kind is experiencing, is as a results of sin; while the average person rationalized and concludes the reason can be attributed to things such as greed, the love for power, lust of the flesh, hate etc. whatever the reason you attributes to the demise of the human species to; there is one thing we all can agree on is; the Human Species is in a free fall and it seems there is nothing to reduced the speed at which we are falling; to stop or to break our fall. In other words, we are plunging to our own destruction.

You may ask, where homosexuality came from.

From my knowledge, the first mention of homosexuality is found in the book of Leviticus 18:22; Yahweh informed his people and later in Leviticus 20: 13; he reminded his chosen people the Israelites that it is an abomination for a man to lie with man as he does with a woman. Later in the bible we learn that the city of Sodom and Gomorrah was destroyed because the sins of the people of Sodom, which was mainly sins of homosexuality was so wide spread and offended the awesome, righteous, perfect and holy creator God.

I do not know what was the reason for such practice in ancient time, but it is believe that the Greeks and the Romans hold fast to the concept that when a man have sex with another man, he actually took that man's power; therefore, the victim became subject to the aggressor. As a result, it was the objective of men of means and power to have sexual intercourse with as many men as possible; thus maintaining a high standing, on the social, economical, and religious ladder.

It was also believed that little boys and young men will one day grow up to be men of means, prestige and power. Whoever violates that little boy or young man will be elevated above whatever pinnacle that person attained. So the rape and sexual exploitation of little boys and young men were widely practiced.

Like any raped victim or victim of sexual abuse, their abusers or rapist holds a manipulative control over his or her victims; a control that has fear of exposure of the shame that is associated with his or her violation; thus the victims become subliminally, and otherwise subjected to the abuser. It becomes almost impossible for the victims or abuse person to refuse granting a favor or request of his abuser; even a request for sex.

This is why Yahweh prescribes death to anyone who participate in homosexuality, because in doing so they become subject to a control that should only be held by Yahweh. It makes it almost impossible, for the victims to every serve Yahweh in the manner in which he should be served: as Creator God. It must also be known' most victims go on to create sexual victims of there own and such, may mark the beginning, of a vicious cycle. A cycle that can eventually contaminate an entire generation as what happens in Sodom and Gomorrah. So when Yahweh destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah and all that moved in that city by fire, he was just executing the punishment that was the consequence of their homosexuality as was outlined in Yahweh's words in Leviticus.

Now each time the Director of Public Prosecution (D.P.P) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines Colin Williams or any other person in St. Vincent and the Grenadines cowardly and unjustly fail to act in the best interest of the country, its citizen, integrity; the law of the land and or justice; I pause and asked myself; does the above theory applies; are they acting out the expected lifestyle of one who have been forcefully or voluntary violated.

Song Dedicated to Mr. Arnhim Eustace: Titled Mr. Integrity

Below is a song that I wrote to honor Arnhim Eustace a politician who resides and fight to change the way of life in of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. I hope you enjoy this song and the video I prepared to accompany the song.

Song Title: Mr. Integrity
Written by: Allan Palmer
Music Arrange by: Godfrey "Cherry" Ince
Lead Vocals: Allan Palmer
Back up Vocals: Allan Palmer

Below is extract of an article that was taken from the blog Vincy Kalaloo that was written by Amor Rodney.

Eustace the Black Aristocrat

Arnhim Eustace is simply a man of class. He has never written an autobiography so very little is known Arnhim Eustace

about his formative years. Arnhim grew up in Kingstown, Edinboro to be exact. His mother was a teacher and his father was a businessman. Like Gonsalves, Eustace had a good education, having been trained as an economist. He spent most of his working life at the Caribbean Development where he retired as the third highest ranking member of staff.

Eustace does have an aristocratic bearing and he may be described as a proud black man. For all of his adult life he has been associated with decency. Eustace is not known for tempestuous outbursts; he is not known for the use of profanity; neither has he been tarnished with misconduct towards the opposite sex. Indeed Mr Eustace has been invariably described as “straight as a pin”. And, he has aptly earned the sobriquet “Mr Clean”.

As a national figure, Eustace has the tendency to restrict his public statements to critiquing government policies and to advancing the proposals of his party. One cannot recall hearing him ranting and raving in personal attacks and insults to anyone. Eustace is the consummate professional and the epitome of civility in public affairs. So much so, his critics often describe him as “soft”. However, Eustace’s general approach is but a reflection of his aristocratic bearing. He is a man of superior manners, impeccable speech, and exemplary conduct. Mr Eustace his a man of class!

A Reply to Wade Kojo Williams Sr.

I read with interest the article that was written by one, Wade Kojo Williams Jr. which was captioned: Show Real Leadership Eustace. And I was disappointed in that content of the letter.

It is amazing that when some people chose to criticize other, in the same manner in which I am about to criticized this article, we very often do not take the time to apply wisdom or the understanding before we do such or even to step into that person shoes for a moment or examine the persons experience and search for and get an understanding of their action or what they were speaking about. This article is a perfect example of one speaking out of turn and not fully understanding what he is speaking of. What is leadership? Before I explain what leadership is, I will present some often miss interpret characteristics that most people, Kojo included identifies as signs of leadership but is clearly the behaviors of idiots.

It appear that Wade Kojo Williams Sr. want Mr. Eustace to march to the ignorant beat of the drums he and others are playing and in the process have Mr. Eustace throw away his dignity and behave like Ralph Gonsalves and the other leaders of yesterday; leaders who led in an autocratic manner, not giving those who they were called upon to lead, the opportunity to learn from their mistakes without humiliating them.

In the case or Ralph Gonsalves, who do not know any better and uses the public humiliation of those he leads, as a tool of manipulative control of the same, who is also guilty of gross misconduct in the house of parliament; who each time he takes the mike at a public meetings teaches the community what self degradation is all about and who failed to practice integrity and good judgment in his office of Prime Minister. It is important to note that all of Ralph Gonsalves' public display, are just a big show to covering up his insecurities and in the process make a desperate attempt to prove that he knew/know what he was/is doing, while he destroy the esteem of the men he is called upon to lead.

The sad thing is; now that Ralph had done tremendous damage to the self-esteem, integrity and characters of the last crop of politicians he led; is the fact that he has chosen to replacing them with a new crop of talent all of whom he is going to destroy once again.

Arnhim Eustace is a far better leader than you or Ralph Gonsalves or anyone who went before him will ever be, he is not into publicly belittling the people who follow him and in the process making them look silly in the eyes of their friends, family, children and constituents; reducing them to less than men and presenting them as a shell of their former self. We all know that Arnhim Eustace has the resolve to make, take and verbalized though decisions when they are needed and he does so in his own unique way and time.

Wade you have got to understand that the qualities that you have admired in the so call leaders of the pass, qualities you have tried to emulate in your own life and the quality you use as a measuring stick for others are not the qualities that constitute a good leader. I hope this is not a case of you can’t teach old dog new tricks, if it not, I will suggest that you get a note pad, a pencil, take a good, close and continues look at Mr. Eustace and take note for you are now seeing on display the characteristics that constitutes a leader extraordinary.

A leader is a man who, encourages growth, enhances the self-esteem of the people around him/her, a teacher of moral; encourages strong ethics, an upholder of principles and one who provide exemplified direction.

Leadership is about less talking much action; it is not about shouting, arrogance and imposing oneself into every matter; even those that can be resolved appropriately without your input. So now that you know what is and is not leadership, Kojo what are you going to do?

By the way why do you feel the need to end your letters with: Former Member of Parliament and Deputy Speaker in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Is that suppose to mean something or is it suppose to enhance the meaning of the idea you are trying to put forward, many ah idiots have been made speaker of the house in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. That position was once given out as a reward of association and financial contribution and I hope you were not one of those.

A Reply to Wade Kojo Williams Sr. Part 2

It was not my intention to reply to anything, my newly acquired friend Mr. Wade Kojo Williams Sr. write in defense of his pride; however, since he (Kojo) publicly stated that he is looking forward to my reply and I also felt the need of providing some clarity to some questions Kojo Williams Sr. asked; as well as, to point out a few observations I made in Kojo’s letter.

Brother Kojo, if you knew me well or at all, you would have known that I am the simplest of men you will ever come across. I am not in the habit of defending myself which I do not intend to do, this is so because honesty, integrity; truthfulness and Justice need no defense; these are the characteristics that constitute my life, and by extension, these qualities are reflected in my words and in my actions. One of the things I learned from my parents, teaching that was reinforced by my siblings (mainly my big brother Albert and my sister Clara) and that which is now cemented by the Christian principles that now govern my life. That learning is: let honesty and truthfulness be my constant guide and closest friend.

In his letter, Kojo Williams Sr. accused me of attacking him and Ralph Gonsalves in a letter that was written by me and was published by the Caribbean News Now on the 2nd October, 2010; I will declare here and now, I did no such a thing. I simple give an analytical prospective of the people and qualities whom in Kojo’s writings are portray as leaders and leadership. I use the one Kojo hold up as the personification of good leadership: Ralph Gonsalves. I did this only to make my point.

In doing so I showed you and your readers the lack of leadership skill that Ralph Gonsalves possess and I provided valid and justify examples of such. I also took the time to contrasted Gonsalves lack leadership skills, with that of one who is and has been exhibiting exquisite leadership skills in his capasity as private citezen, Servant of the people as Prime Minister when he held that post and now as Leader of the opposition in SVG: Arnhim Eustace. I also took some time to break down and present the characteristics of a good leader as well to bring to Kojo's attention those qualities he so admires as qualities of a good leader, such as those that are on public display in his mentor Ralph Gonsalves are in deed misguided.

On the point of using insult, creating fear and intimidation:

Mr. Wade Kojo Williams Sr. I do not posses the disposition to “intentionally” do evil to another for no justifiable reason; so with that in mind I cannot and I am not able to instill fear in anyone; I will not knowingly insult another, for their self-esteem do not belong to me to tear down as I see fit, and I am too simple and loving a man to ever be called intimidating. However; I must say that to the dishonest, the unjust, the unethical; the hypocrite and to the liar the truth rightly spoken, written or lived out in the life of anyone who values its principles can instill fear, intimidate and “appear” to be an insult to those who practices such evil and injustice. It is all a matter of one’s conscience and their prospective.

I know my words, written and spoken possesses tremendous power and it is quite obvious that my writings have indeed intimidated and strike fear in the heart of Kojo Williams Sr. Ralph Gonsalves and all dishonest people who practices evil. When I read between the lines and pay attention to the tone of kojo Williams Sr. last letter, which is captioned “I will not be intimidated,” I saw one who is trying to patch up what ever is left of his ego. Another sign that my writing has intimidated Kojo Williams Sr. is displayed in the fact that he had abandoned his well coined valediction: “Former Member of Parliament and Deputy Speaker in St Vincent and the Grenadines,” need I say more.

On the point of Ralph Gonsalves developing St. Vincent, Kojo let me asked you two simple questions and they are:

• Since Ralph Gonsalves’ ULP took officer have they cause the resources of St. Vincent and th Grenadines to grow or to increase?

•  Are Vincentian and the economy of St. Vincent and the Grenadines better now, than the period Just before Ralph Gonslaves took over the affairs of the state of St. Vincent and the Grenadines?

Please don't answer those questions, for I don't want you to fall into the category of people whose emotions state are transformed from the intimidation you now feel to fear.

Kojo you ought to be careful who you hold up to the light, for it is an opportunity for them to be carefully scrutinized; don’t you know, that under close examination; their reality may very well be an embarrassing experience for those you so boastfully choose to exhibit.

Let me end with this quotation from the poem Strive to be happy by Max Ehrmann: As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. 

Legislative Integration The New Segregation

                                                      Art work from: The Church Awaken

Legislative integration the new segregation

The systems that made slavery, apartheid and any other form of racial segregation legal, were not only wicked but was a slap in the face of the Creator God, who made all man equal. Such legal government systems, should have never existed, however; such existed and exist as a result of man’s inability too fully appreciate, understand and accept the beauty that is found in differences. Such inability has the capacity to manufacture fear and fear if it is not dealt with appropriately; can be easily transformed into hate. We must always remember, where there is hate, there are extreme and ugly behaviors. So it will be correct to conclude; such behaviors and system were/are born out of fear that eventually, evolves into hateful actions and behaviors.

Western integration was born out of the idealistic intention, which had as its primary goal: the unification of the races. I must conclude, the approach that was used to accomplish this critical social change; although it was absolutely necessary, it was the wrong approach. I was necessary in that the members of the white or the Caucasian community was not willing to let lose on the lifestyle, they have grown accustom to and enjoy; a life style that had at its roots the exploitation of blacks; as well as, the rooted belief that members of the black race were less than human and it was within their rights to treat their property like property. Legislative integration was the wrong approach for true integration must and can only come about, through mutual respect and appreciation for and among those that are divided; qualities that were none existent between the races, at the time legislative integration took effect.

Most members within the white community saw the new system of integration, as taking away their God given rights to hate and practice hate; one that forced them to interact and play with those they had nothing in common with. On the other hand; the black population who existed under a system that encouraged segregation in its varying forms, saw integration as a welcome opportunity to get involved and participate in activities they were denied of: because of the color of their skin.

As a result of legislative integration, there arose some new situations, which saw some members of the white community resisting such changes at all cost. They were willing to sacrifice even their civility; they broke the law, trampled on societal norms and violated all semblance of ethic to resist such changes. The level of hate was so high that white sympathizers, were treated with the same level of contempt as their black counterpart. This leads me to ask a very important question, which is: did such ideology and practice evolved from a misunderstanding of differences and a lack of an appreciation for the same or was it a case of people’s desire to be evil and practice the same?

Members of the black community longed for the opportunity, to embrace the freedom they were unjustly denied of, for so long; a freedom they only dreamed of but now, a freedom they hoped to embrace and experience. Unfortunately, the black community were to experienced a rude awaken, from their dreams of freedom. This occurred when their dreams collided with a very harsh reality of the day. For although the laws were enacted; they were not enforceable. There were two main reasons that made these laws UN-enforceable and they were:

1. The dominant white decision makers that govern the community were not ready to surrender the privileges and the life style that they enjoy as a result of these system.

2. The section of the community, endowed with the authority to enforce the law, also benefited from this system. They were not willing to acknowledge and sought justice on behalf of someone who, in their opinion, was less than human and inferior (blacks people) against those who were considered their own: members of the white community and the presumably superior race.

This belief had a tremendous impact on the new system and was responsible for changing the landscape and social dynamics of the western hemisphere. It fueled an underlying anger and hatred on both side of the fence that sought only forced the people into a new dimension of segregation.

When one considered that western segregation saw the black community being denied of their basic human rights and privileges; it appeared that the members of the black community had nothing to lose and every thing to gain; such was a threat to the acceptable way of life of the white community.

Later, when perception had changed, consciences were troubled and the laws became enforceable; the community saw another side to and of segregation which still exist. This resulted in the withdrawal of members of the white community from the community wherein they lived. The greater part of the white populations refused to interact or associate with the blacks for business, religion, social activities etc. they participated only in activities that were absolutely necessary.

The self imposed recursion of members of the white community, provided more opportunity for the members of the black community, which was seen as part of the perks that came along with their newly acquired rights. With the newly acquired rights came a bold and intrusive attitude which under the circumstances was not justifiable but very much understandable. This was so when one considered the degree of brutality some whites were willing to inflict on blacks in order to deny them of their God given and their legal rights.

Integration was intended to be a positive tool, that was meant to enhance the life of the people in the black and the white community; however, it was totally misunderstood and misapplied by the people it was meant to help. As a result; a system which was meant for the good of both, the black and the white community, backfired and instead of becoming a blessing, it became a curse. A curse which continue to affect the said communities even up to today.

Integration was meant to provide the Caucasian community with an appreciation of blacks, their talent, and skills; they were to inaugurate the strengths of the races to create a better community for all.

It was meant to give member of the black community, the opportunity to exist in the community on equal footing, with that of their white counterpart. Unfortunately the two supreme objectives were lost in the hate that existed previous to integration and that which developed after legislative integration came into effect.

Some ways Legislative integration negatively affected the black community

• It seems as if a large cross section of the black community have been told NO! You can’t! You are not good enough; so many times and for so long, that they actually believed, they were not good enough and this was reflected in their negative attitude towards anything that was black owned, made and inspired; in relation to that which were white.

• Another aspect that deeply affected the black community; was the No factor. Some members of the black community have been told NO so many times, for so long and for no justified reason that when they were giving the legal opportunity to participate in the community affairs, they were willing to defy the authority of the white population and claim their now legal right to participate in that which was forbidden as a result of racial prejudice.

As a result of the lack of white support, the negative psychological reinforcement among blacks towards that which was owned and produced by members of the black community; the defiant attitude among some within the black community that spurred on their zealousness, to ensure they were not denied of the opportunity, to participate in their newly found rights had serious negative impact to black enterprise. The combination of attitudes saw black art, black talent, black invention etc. suffered tremendously.

Here a situation was created where the white community refused to acknowledge and or support anything that was made, organized, operated or created by members of the black community; while On the other hand, a large cross section of the black community had been so cultured and conditioned to believe that nothing black was good; in other words nothing that was made, created, organize, operated etc. by members of the black community was good and the things of the white community was better than anything the blacks made. While another section within the black community patronized the white businesses etc. just to defy the white racist owner and to practice their new found liberty. You can see the negative impact these three situation had on businesses, inventions etc. that were made and operated by and within the black community.

This inferiority mental complex within the black community and the willingness of the defiant black to challenge the white racist community in order to practice their liberty, led to the failure of many black enterprises. The failure of the black businesses etc. which resulted from a lack of support from the black community only sought to transform the community into what it is today: a race of consumers. Even today, unfortunately; we can tell from the common practice, of the overwhelming majority of people of and from the black community; that the belief that nothing that was created by members from and within the black community is good; is still prominent.

In short while the black enterprises went out of business, the white establishment, leagues, invention, creativity, schools, organization etc. flourished and as a result, the black intellectual and talent flocked to the doors of the white form and run organization to lend them their expertise, skill and talents aa well as their consumer support.

A good and amplified example of this was the United States of America as well as Bermuda. In the USA we saw black entrepreneurs started black base ball, basket ball; foot ball league, theaters etc. to facilitate the Negro players and talents, who as a results of the color of their skin; were denied the opportunity to compete and participate in the white ran and owned leagues. It is strange that the Negro leagues had better players, coaches and teams than that of the white leagues thus the competitiveness was also greater than that of the white leagues. Yet it was the sole ambition of the black superior player to make it in what was the inferior leagues to compete against inferior players. In Bermuda it was the businesses. We have seen many black business suffered for basically the same reason while the white businesses experienced prosperous existence for centuries.

In the U S A, the sports and art situation was a unique one, in this case it was not about a desier to be apart of something that was better but the black players and artist were longing for the acceptance and recognition of the whites segregationist and they did all in their power to be accepted. Today we called those people heroes, champion of the civil rights movement, men and women who tore down barriers and open doors for blacks. However in my opinion I see this as an institutionalized and accredited failure.

Such should have been the opposite; in that, the white inferior players, singers, actors, dancers etc. should have been upping their game in order to participate and gain acceptance in the black leagues and to preformed on black stages. These socall heros were instramental in ensuring that members of the black community continue to be seen as inferior and they did so at tremendous damage to their pride, self-esteem and black dignity.

It was only when the white leagues and teams saw the economic benefits of inaugurating blacks supertalents into their leagues etc. that such happened at tremendous negative impack upon the black leagues. This resulted in the black establishments being forced to go out of business for lack of talent and by extension lack of gate return.

In the area of invention the transitional segregated system created many challenges for black inventors to patent inventions, as a results many black inventors lost their invention to the wealthy business men and women of the day who became wealthy by patenting and initiating mass production of the invention they had not participated in the creation of, while the inventors lived and die in poverty.

Legislative integration failed to benefit the community, for it only sought to change the dynamics of segregation and facilitated the evolution of a more complex, discreet, not easily identified form of segregation. A needed system that was not properly managed by the community; in the processed and in more ways than one the system failed to benefit those whom it intended to help, bring about the community changes it was design to affect. However it only sought to drive a transparent wedge between the races that continue to keep the races apart.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010My Short Presentation Before the MTA Board Of Director Of New York State

On the evening of Tuesday 21th September 2010, at 6:30 PM I attended a town Hall Meeting that was held at the Brooklyn Museum and was organized by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in accordance with the law of the state of New York. This meeting was held by and before the board of directors and other decision making person that are responsible for the general management of this vital institution. Such meetings are a lawful requirement of the MTA before they can make or take any major decisions or actions that can affect the public. As a member of the commuting public who rely on the MTA to get to and from my destination throughout New York City I felt it necessary to attend this Town Hall meeting to offer my opinion on the matter.


There were over a hundred people who made presentation at this Town Hall meeting; I was fortunate to be among the conscious public transportation commuter who saw it necessary to ensure that my voices was heard.

Each person was given the duration of three minutes to make the presentation, below is the short three minutes impromptu presentation I made.

Good evening ladies and gentle men, I hope that you are able to understand my rich West Indian accent. It is no secret that the MTA provides a very vital service to the commuting public. It is unfortunate that the MTA have dug itself into a deep financial ditch, it is also unfortunate that the MTA can only find two means of increase their cash flow which are:


1. They put thousands of low and middle income workers out of work, while the people who are making the significant wages that can impact the indebtedness of the MTA remain employed and without wage cut.


2. They increase fare.


These are not creative means of accomplishing the objective that the MTA now faces.

I have a few questions that I will like to ask.

1. After the last increase in fare, did the general ridership increase or decreased?


2. Did the increase in fare positively impacted the MTA profitability or did they experience a decrease in the general income of the MTA?


The MTA is a retailer and they retail the service of transportation like any retail enterprise the MTA need to increase the volume of sales, if they ought to be profitable. The MTA also need to find significant ways in which to reduce its operational cost.

The Challenge

Let me challenge you guys. When I look at the podium I see well intended dignify men and women. With that in mind let us speak about leaving a legacy. I know you all are capable men and women; you need to work to leave a legacy for your children and your grand children. Your children and grand children must be able to boast at school and with their peers that my father or mother grand father or grand mother was responsible for turning around the MTA without breaking the backs of the poor people, I know you all are capable of coming up with creative means of accomplishing this, it is time to get your creative juices flowing and leave a positive legacy for your children and grand children thank you.

Ralph Gonsalves Defense of Unethical Practice.

            
                 The API Presentation of Ralph Gonsalves: Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines

After listening to a presentation that was made by Ralph Gonsalves: the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on the government information program: The Agency for Public Information (A.P.I); I was shocked with the debt at which the Prime Minister had sunk, in order to pull the wool over the public eyes. Prime Minister Gonsalves, took time and effort to justify the questionable business transaction of Desmond Morgan, the ex- Chairman of the National Commercial Bank of St. Vincent and the Grenadines; transactions Morgan initiated with the said institution while he chaired the institution’s business.

Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves' understanding of economic and his business sense leave much to be desired. After listening to his presentation I asked myself one question, which was and still is: what is the state of  the economy in the land of my birth? This thought came to my mind after I remembered Ralph Gonsalves is the Minister of finance and his main responsibilities are to manage and grow the resources of the country.

Let me take this opportunity to lend a rational view to Prime Minister Gonsalves presentation.

In the opening of Ralph’s speech, he describes Desmond Morgan; the Husband of the attorney General (the Government legal counsel) as being honest in his dealing with the National Commercial Bank P.L.C. But did the action of Desmond Morgan and his business dealing with the N.C.B can be described as honest. I will take some time to address this matter also.

The point at issue in the Desmond Morgan’s saga, is not whether he had a legal business transaction with the National Commercial Bank, but whether he use his influence as Chairman of the N.C.B, his affiliation to the Unity Labor Party (U.L.P) and his friendship with Ralph Gonsalves to manipulated and or pressure the bank management and staff into giving him a loan to organize and run the failed Blue Skies Communication Company? Did Mr. Morgan also use his influence to neglect his responsibility to service the loan which is now over two million dollars with the interest? Another question which answers must be found for is; why didn’t the bank, follow bank policy and common practice, by liquidate the collateral interest of Desmond Morgan, which is alleged to have a value some of 4 million EC dollars? Collateral that Morgan put up to secure his loan.

If the bank had followed its policy, common, expected and good business practices in this case, they would have recover the money owing to them by Morgan and his company and in the process, avoid a lengthy and expensive court procedure to recover monies owing to the institution.

I was also shocked and very much ashamed when The Prime minister try to justify a scheme that was proposed to the N.C.B by Morgan. A scheme that requested the bank to allow him to invest its collateral interest to form a new company Omega limited. Morgan was to then deposit the shares certificate and the transfer of shares with the N.C.B and in the event Morgan continue with his pattern of continual neglect of his financial obligation to the National Commercial Bank, then the bank will automatically become the owner of the shares of a worthless company.

Here we have a situation, where Desmond Morgan, had a well though out plan to dump his worthless business upon the State owned bank and walk away with the invested value of the properties he put up as security, to ensure he get the loan, safe and secure in his pocket; while he leave the share holders of the National Commercial Bank: the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with the burden of bearing a debt, which a key member of the U.L.P: Desmond Morgan had accumulate and subsequently abandon.

To allow Desmond Morgan to reinvest the properties he put up to secure his loan is to take away the bank only real mean of recovering the monies Morgan owe to the National Commercial Bank thus making it almost impossible baring a court order, for the Bank to obtain its money.

Ralph must come to the understanding that financial institutions, such as the National Commercial Bank and institutions of its kind that follows good business practice; choose only to deals or trade with and in money; and the use of collateral are to aid the banks in recovering from, its delinquent borrowers, money owed to the institution. It also acts as a tool to motivate the borrower, thus ensuring they take their obligation to and with the bank seriously, which lead them to develop the type of responsibility that cause them to be consistent in servicing their loans.

Another point that I must bring to Ralph’s attention is: it is not the intent or objective of any such financial institution (banks) to acquire, and manage for a profit; any such unrelated retail, wholesale and or service oriented business. Therefore the N.C.B will not have any financial interest whatsoever, in acquiring any business that cannot be liquidated into that which the bank trades.

Now, one may asked; why Ralph Gonsalves would sacrifice coming on national television in a prearranged interview that were arranged by him and his advisor and was conducted and presented by the A.P.I be exposed to an international audience; which only portrays him to the entire world as a financial imbecile?

If you are wondering why I will tell you why. Judith Morgan the attorney general of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has his the Prime Minister's scrotum in her hands for transgressions done. Take my word for it when I tell you that Ralph Gonsalves is powerless to take action against Desmond and or any other member of the Judith's family. More on this to come at a later date.

Anesia Richards and Allan Palmer Coinsidence or Jehovah's Leading

I do not believe in coincidence. I believe everything is ordained by Jehovah God; at times, we may not know or understand why a certain thing happens and in our ignorance we ruled such as just coincidences. This is especially true in the lives of the believers. Jehovah has made certain promises to his children and because he takes not his words and or his character lightly he is very mindful to ensure he plays an active and integral role in the life of his children. He cannot afford to take any thing for granted; it is on this biblical principle I base this belief.

In middle of 2004, a person calling him or her self Joe wrote to the editor of the Search Light Newspaper. This was done in an effort to test the water as it relates to sympathy for homosexual or homosexual tolerance; this generated a back and forth discussion about homosexuality in the Search Light Newspaper of which I was a part. This discussion went on for several weeks to the delight of the editor and the reading public and it was responsible for casting a light on homosexuality and the growing trend that it was fast becoming.

Normally when I come across such articles I will cut out the portion which bears my name. I did this for several reasons but the main reason was for storage purpose. However the article which was published on 6th August 2004, did not see me disect that newspaper page to extract that which pertained to me, this time I save the whole page. A few weeks ago I came upon some old articles which was written by me and was published in the news papers; it was then I made a staggering revelation. I discovered that I shared page 12 of the search Light News Paper as dated above with my friend: Anesia Richards.

Was it a coincidence, even back then; we were bold enough to stand up for the truth and speak out against that which is wrong in Jehovah’s sight? Was in a coincidence that after Ralph Gonsalves had allegations of sexual misconduct brought against him and because I voiced my dissatisfaction about how the matter was handles and Gonsalves’ involvement in the matter that I was victimized at the instruction? A period of harassed and a bogus investigated that saw me receiving over 20 internal charges which eventually lead to my resignation.

And was it a coincidence that just about a year later and in the same manner; Anesia Richards stood up against the dirty proposed constitution another dishonest act of Ralph Gonsalves and as a result of her action for justice she received basically the same treatment I received at the Hands of Ralph Gonsalves? I say no, these events are not coincident. May be you will like to read what we had to say back them I will make the articles available below.

Don't be Con by Ralph Gonsalves Desires for Perpetual Governance

Malcolm X

"By any means necessary": this term was made popular by Malcolm X and it was use to alert black people of the attitude that must be adopted to ensure self-preservation in a system that has institutionalized and took a discriminatory stands against a people because of the color of their skin, an oppressor who have manipulated the resources of the country and in the process took away the rights of the working class people to succeed but ensure that this people always fail, remain in poverty, and practice violence against each other etc. Today 38 years after Malcolm X delivered that speech, and 37 after his death; not much have change as it relates to the black community in America and the advancement of the people. However America have kept alive the quota system, in that a few blacks have been allowed to be elevated, while it is business as usual for the majority of the working class. We have seen Barack Obama mounted the seat of the presidency and now holds the office of president of the U.S.A but what else have happen this people.

Foresight is a quality that keeps in check the honesty of the dishonest and cause men of no or little repute to take a stock of themselves; this is so because, they know that their behavior are being predicted and monitored. It is no different with politicians, especially dishonest politicians. In St. Vincent, the Vincent community ought to be vigilant and keep an eye on the Prime Minister and his cabinet who in my opinion cannot be trusted.

In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the time when the people are constitutionally required to go to the electoral poles to exercise their constitutional right for the purpose of selecting the individuals and a group who will administer the affairs and grow the resources of the country is quickly approaching. It seems as if the political tide has changed drastically and the ever popular Unity Labor Party (U.L.P) and its leader: Ralph E. Gonsalves has lost their popularity with the people and they are on their way to an unprecedented electoral defeat. Gonsalves has a bunch of professional panhandlers making a loud noise, trying to convince him that he still has what it takes to regain governance of the State. Fortunately for him, Ralph has already taken a reality check and he knows that his end is close at hand. The big question he has to ask himself and find the answer for is: can Ralph handle not being in the seat of political manipulation; for that is what the honorable office of Prime Minister mean to him.

Although the opposition party and the Vincentian community are in a mental state of political readiness, as they patiently awaits the opportunity to exercise their democratic rights, I have a nagging suspicion that Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has some thing else in mind and he is ready to deny the people that opportunity (to exercise their democratic and constitutional rights to accept or reject him at the poles).

Well let us review the events that blighted Ralph Gonsalves' era of political governance.

1. He was proven to be a man who offers lip service and had no conclusive, feasible or economical short of long term plans for the country's development.

2. He has played Russian roulette with the life savings, all of the hard work of the people at and the integrity of the Nation’s bank The National commercial Bank and ran it into economic ruins.

3. He has two outstanding Sexual assault allegations to answer.

4. He has one allegation of rape to face.

5. He has many more such allegation to be publicly file against him when his defeat is recorded and acknowledge by the state.

6. He has been arrogant, disrespectful to his political peers and the Nation as a whole.

7. He was involved in nepotism and other form of corruption.

8. He and his party have been involved in many questionable large money transactions which was made public; for which the Prime Minister was unable to explain for fear of self incrimination.

9. The divisive and divided political dogma that was propagated by Ralph Gonsalves and his party that lead to the unfair dismissal of many well intended patriotic Vincentians form their pose because they fail to hold the same political views as he did.

10. The Dirty constitution which was dictated and was proposed by Ralph Gonsalves but was shot down by the people in a referendum.

I can go on and on with the colorful infringement that has been committed by Ralph Gonsalves and his Party all in the name of Good Governance.

When we review the above primitive practice that was exhibited by Ralph Gonsalves and to a minor extent his party the U.L.P. Do you really think, Ralph Gonsalves is going to give the authority to the people of St. Vincent to determine whether or not he remains in his position of manipulative political control; do you think that Ralph will give such a privilege to the same people whom he despises, at this critical juncture of his political career?

Well let me conclude that the reported criminal allegations and the new yet to file criminal allegations that Ralph Gonsalves will have to face (even from silent victims who now resides in Canada) are more than enough, for him, not to leave his future in the hand of Vincentian. If we closely examined Ralph’s pass believes and customs along with his inability to control his behavior and other passions; we will be able to get a clear indication of his intent for the future.

The constitution of St. Vincent and the Grenadines gives any sitting government the authority, in the event of unrest, serious development that may merit the government from abstain from having an election, the power to forgo such and to continue the governance of the state until the state return to such conditions that is conducive for the holding of an election.

I have a lingering feeling that Ralph Gonsalves is going to use whatever state funds remaining to create the conditions that will allow him to legally forfeit holding a general election in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and therefore cause continual and indefinitely forfeiture of a general election in St. Vincent. What Ralph fail to obtain with the dirty constitution which was so craftily design and was intended to have the people relinquished total political control to him in good faith; not knowing what they were doing. I am convinced that Ralph Gonsalves will accomplished by any means necessary his youthful ambitions of total governance of St. Vincent and the Grenadines by trickery and force.  

The Relationship Between the Victim of Rape and Their Predator

When a person is raped, they experience many psychological effects, this is as a result of the unwanted sexual imposition. Apart of the psychological effects that was discussed in the article titles the “The Psychological Effects of Rape" there are other effects that impacts the victim. Such effects lends to a very unhealthy unspoken relationship between the victim and the predator.

Over time, this relationship evolves into one of fear on behalf of the victim and subtle aggression on behalf of the predator. This is the type of relationship that develops between the victim who chooses to hide the shame they feel and in the process avoid the societal stigma that is associated with having such heinous defilement imposed upon them.

Most people, who have not been blighted and has suffered the unfortunate experience of being sexually victimized, may not be able to comprehend the chemistry that exists between these two individual (the victim and the rapist). However; because our understanding does not allow us the ability to comprehend this relationship as well as the psychological power the perpetrator has over his subject, in no way mean that such relationships does not exist. In some cases the victim and the aggressor are unaware of the development of a psychological pattern that impacts their behaviors and emotions especially when there is a confrontation of any type (a meeting of the eyes, an encounter on the streets at a function etc). This also includes the awkwardness that occurs when they are forced to interact.

It is important to note that any time a victim of rape or any form of sexual abuse; becomes so afraid of the stigma that is associated with rape and because of their fear’ they cause their predator to escape the long arms of the law and by extension the justice system; they not only deny the system to work on their behalf, they encourage the perpetrator to create new victims, put themselves at a grate long term disadvantage and they deprived themselves of the opportunity of living as normal a life they could ever hope to live under the circumstances.

The predator will become bolder in his demeanor while the victims wither away on the inside. The victims are then forced to spend awaken days planning to avoid a confrontation with their rapist and finding new creative way of ensuring that their secret is kept secure.

In most cases, victims of rape, who chose to remain silence about being raped are often raped again either by the same person or another rapist. You may not know that these sexual predators have developed the predator’s instinct and thus are capable of identifying and isolating easy victims knowing who it is safe to impose upon etc.

As time passes, the victim may even stand up, in the defense of their abuser. This may be done in the hopes that their victimization will not make public; they will deny the inhumane and hideous treatment their predator inflicted on them, and in some cases they will aggressively denounce any victim of their predator who found the strength and courage to stand up and take action against such an individual for sexual the crimes that was committed against them.

In the case of a young person, who were raped and sexually abuse especially if such was done over a prolong period of time; in such cases, as time elapses, the victim becomes more and more like a slave, and very often complying to the sexual pleasures of his/her victimizer who sways a manipulative, psychological control over them. In some cases this unhealthy and unlawful sexual imposition may have been the first and only sexual encounter the person may have ever known and as a result; this unhealthy and unlawful sexual relation becomes normal to the victim. The victim may become entrapped in vicious sexual practices and thus passing down the victim’s personality to their children; creating the environment for their children too become victims of such abuse and or rape.

I must mentioned here, that approximately seventy five percent of the person who were raped were born of/to and were socialized by a dominant parents who were themselves were silent victims (a person who were raped and kept their rape a secret).

It is a common fact that when silent victims of rape or sexual abused are involved or induced to participate in conversation that reflects or portrays their abuser negatively, the victim will often shy away from such conversation and avoid anyone that is critical of the person that has or is praying on them. This is so for fear that the aggressor may discover; the victim were disloyal, thus forcing him to reveal the embarrassing secret they both share; thus exposing the victim, to the shame they spend most of their time; trying to avoid.

The unfortunate things about the victims are: he or she always see his or her self as the victim and therefore fail to see the leverage they hold over the predator. In a community and civilization where, there are laws that are put in place to protect the victim; this give the victims of rape and other sexual crimes much power; unfortunately their fear whether real of perceived hampers them from understand the power they have. The victims of rape who were brave enough to come forward and ensure their predator were exposed and face the justice system actually took back their life and their independence form the predator. These people even without counseling will be/are awarded the opportunity to live as normal a life that is possible under the circumstances. it must be understood, there is no removing the scars of rape but the wounds that were created do not pain as much as they use to.

In order to avoid exposure, the victim try to please his/her sexual exploiter, he or she will try very hard not to anger their sexual predator, and in most case they feel safer when they are isolated. We have the unfortunate story of Jaycee Lee Dugard; who was abducted when she was 11 years old and remained the sexual prisoner of her abductor: Philip Craig Garrido and his wife Nancy, who kept that child hostage for eighteen years even causing her to bear him two children. In the mind of this child, this sexual encounter was the only sexual experience she had ever known and as it was done for an extended period of time, this sick exchange became normal to her.

Unfortunately; in this society that we all love so dearly, we have many victims of rape and sexual abuse who are so afraid of the stigma of rape; and in turn, they are afraid to do anything to upset their rapist or sexual abuser, they do not have an understanding of the power they possess, the power to confront their aggressor before the court of law and see them locked away for a long time and in the process break the victim’s cycle and avoid passing the victim mentality, personality and behavior unto their children.

If you are a victim of rape or sexual abuse, speak up and take back the power your predator had taken from you. Yes you I am speaking to you.

NDP Convention 2010

I listen with intent to most of the speakers that make presentation at the New Democratic Party (N.D.P) convention on Sunday 11th July 2010. I must say that the convention was a well planned function, a sign of the brilliant leadership that is exhibited in Mr. Arnhem Eustace. I enjoy the presentations that were made. I particularly like Burton Williams presentation; however I was disturbed with his choice of words; when he used the word batty, which when used in our Vincentian/Caribbean context is seen as obscene and vulgar but which has a completely different meaning from the contextual way it is commonly used in St. Vincent.

The first question that came to my mind is; is Burton Williams trying to resurrect the old politics for which he was booted out of his elected office for. Mr. Williams please remember, you are now under new leadership, and in a new political era, in this early stage of the game you cannot afford to be suffering relapses such as the one you had on the day of the N.D.P convention 2010. You are a likable man and you have more political experience than most in the party so you have to be an example to those who are politically younger then you are.

Please remember that Arnhem Eustace has been consistent with his message, attitude, behavior and his vocal expression; in doing so he has risen the political standard of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Burton I give you the benefit of the doubt that this error is just that, an error and not an attitude. Please remember this is not the error of continued apologies, this is an era where men are called upon to live their conviction.

The Leader’s Address:

Unfortunately I did not hear the presentation that was made by the leader of the opposition and the leader of the N.D.P. However someone provided me with a copy of bosses speech. I took my time and I read with interest. In my opinion it is a shorten version of what is to be a powerful manifesto.

It was disturbing to know that although Ralph Gonsalves is going around beating his chest about Education Revolution that the plans he is implementing is a program that was design, by, for and is being implemented by the all O.E.C.S countries, in their effort to create universal access for secondary education. Ralph Gonsalves did not even had the common sense or the decency to change the package in which the program was presented; thus improving the commodity but choose only the change the term by which it is commonly known and sold the program to us as a fresh idea that came from his mind.

I was shock to learn of the high dropout rate and the poor graduation rate that exist within the secondary school community and we are not speaking of the overwhelming number who never made it into the secondary school system. It is also sad to know that the only thing that we export is food and we are importing three times more food than we export. So when we compare the total export earning with the import spending there must be a gaping deficit and as a result the country may very well be accumulating massive foreign debts.

When I see how Arnhem Eustace plan to raise funds to settle the local debt the government have accumulated, which will encourage reinvestment and thus employment, all in an effort to stimulate the economy and in the process encourage economic growth, amazes me. The simple yet feasible plan to give a fresh boos to agriculture and tourism.

So while Ralph Gonsalves is appealing to the eyes of the community, in his effort fool the people by showing off the community centers that they have built all over the country, with no sustainable plan or financing for those projects which is causing the country is falling even further into economic hardship; hurts my heart. There is hope all is not yet lost; we have a leader in Arnhem Eustace, a leader who is looking for creative ways of repairing the damage that Ralph Gonsalves and his U.L.P has created and is creating even now.

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But what is even more shameful; is the fact that the only viable commercial entity that the nation has: The National Bank namely: the National Commercial Bank was ran aground by the destructive, interrupting leadership of Ralph Gonsalves. It is clear that Ralph had taken state resources and treats it as if it is his own. He must be blame for the destruction of the nation’s bank. I must say anyone who work in that institution and stood by silence without raising an objective voice is also to be blame for the demise of the Bank. There are some things that is more important than a pay cheque; such things like integrity, honesty and courage to stand up when you see wrong, injustice and corruption.