That is my opinion. Of the total number of employees of the extended Williams conglomerate, we need the following precise data for an informed discussion: what percentage are white and what percentage areblackand from there, the corollary, what are the corresponding percentages for management. I have no clue what the outcome of that case was or if it is still going on. So I hope you are around in 10 to 15 to watch me and my family enjoy it.. With all the squatters rights nonsense it is easier to let the land sit idle and let someone put their sheep or old cow to eat grass and keep it from growing tall. It used to be when development in Barbados was done, an accompanying consideration for drainage was taken into account. You have made my essential point very clear and far more succinctly than I did. But hey, its a democracy and you are entitled to do as you have done in writing and make an ass of yourself. appreciation to Sir Charles Williams, a true Barbadian patriot who has dedicated his entire life to the advancement of his country. It does not seem to have changed for it seems like eons. In the ensuing pages only black faces appear. 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. Deepest condolences to the Williams Family. Where the difficulty arises is when the cave is hidden underground and cant be seen without the use of specialised equipment. Barbados Today firmly discourages any commentary or statements that are libelous, disruptive in nature or incites others to violate our Terms of Use. I will respond to your latest comment later, because I am on my way out. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Rest in Peace Sir Charles. He was knighted in 2000 by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to Barbados development. Take a large bucket of water and throw it into an empty bathtub. He made it clear he wanted to be wealthy and to do much better than his relatively humble beginnings. When the history of Barbados is written, there will surely be a prominent place for the name Sir Charles Othneil Williams. On behalf of my family, I extend deepest sympathies to the family of the great Barbadian Sir Charles Othneil Williams. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sir Charles. Karl Watson/Dedawgster ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++. If there was concern that he had too much land and wanted to get more, then change the laws. A foreigner buying and owning land in China for polo fields and golf courses would be a real challenge. Rest well Sir Charles. The 88-year-old businessman whose name is associated with many spheres of Barbados development passed away peacefully at the Bayview Hospital this evening with his wife Mary-Anne Lady Williams and his brother Ralph Bizzy Williams at his bedside. Now if only people like Manjak and Dedawgster would get the simple point that blogs are places where people go to chat and voice their opinions and should not have to act as if they are presenting a research paper each time they comment. 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. Get a life and get a therapist,not in that order though! Often there was no written contract but he was often right in the judgement of these men, Sir Richard added.In a virtual condolence message, Prime MinisterMia Mottley spoke on how down-to-earth Sir Charles was, often sitting with his employees at a shop at lunchtime to enjoy lunch, and quick to criticise the bureaucracy when neces- sary, but never without offering solutions. Another thing you can do is watch a TV news roundtable show on which guests armed with verified facts are assembled. 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. my 2 sense. Go back to your partying and fast spending. Recent photographs that I have seen show that things have not changed at CO Williams companies. Where are your grand-children going to move to? Sir Charles was so special to all that worked for him. April 5th - 9th 2022 The Sir Charles Williams Barbados International Fishing Tournament. To give an example, back in the eighties there was a big write up about him in the Nation or Advocate. The poor people should all leave and the rich live with himI am disgusted! Port St. Charles was developed by three Barbadian businessmen - Sir Charles Williams, his brother Ralph 'Bizzy' Williams, and Bjorn Bjerkhamn. i love justsayingbajan u keep it real , i was at the beach last sunday saw sum black kids some boys on the jetty behind the boatyard. Someone with more scientific knowledge can refute what I said if they want to. Those who object to our opinions can do research and collect data and publish it here for everyone to see. Despite his wealth and success in business, Sir Charles was not ostentatious. I expect the reporters on the news to have verified facts, because the TV station is not a blog. During my parents generation and my generation, Blacks started to make social and financial gains. Sir Charles "COW" Williams has fired back at the Barbados Workers Union (BWU) on the Apes Hill Just saying Bajan seems to have a fixation on race and Other peoples money. At the end of the day, any property they buy will more likely as not stay in the family. Thanks to an old friend for directing us to this most interesting video profile of Sir Charles O. Williams. When Johan Bjerkhamn, the son of a prominent White man who had 40 guns in his home, killed his son, we noticed the mainstream media that puts poor Black peoples business out for everyone to see every day did not want to cover the story. You hit the nail on the head. He was suspicious about those who believed his white skin provided him with privilege. hard work DOES pay off the narrow minded and ignorant posters on this site can only see fit to insult his family. But those around him knew that outside his tough exterior, there was a genuine, selfless, and generous man who helped those, whom he felt were like him, and achieved against the odds. Wearing what may be his signature salmon-coloured pants and white cotton shirt, Sir Charles was back slapping, hugging, and telling stories of his life. And to all the jealous Bajan, I am sure COW is staying awake at night worrying about what all you bitter Bajans .NOT. Also please stick to the topic under discussion. Major gully systems discharge there. He picked a young non Black man who looked like he had just graduated from high school to supervise Black men two and three times his age and with much more experience. Barbadian business magnate Sir Charles Cow Williams has died. Once a project ends another needs to start otherwise layoffs ensue. Please, Cow developed polo in Barbados and in 2009 his team won the Queens Cup. He ran a polo school at the island's Apes Hill Polo Centre, owned by property tycoon Sir Charles . May he Rest In Peace . April 30, 2011 at 11:08 pm Members of the polo community paying tribute to Sir Charles Williams. 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. He was not one to flaunt the trappings of his achievement in the faces of others. You have done Barbados proud. Sir Charles passed away on November 19 aged 88. We can now announce our dates (officially!) That does not mean that one should not take some time to read up on the topic at hand. How is your bank account? Barbadian business magnate Sir Charles Williams was described as "a giant of a man" in tributes paid by family, friends and Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley during his funeral service on Monday. I do not know the answer, but I would certainly be curious to find out. Oh and I am a black bajan and my dad still lives in a chattle house. On the other hand, David Thompsons financial bagman like Duprey and Parris were picking the pockets of Clico policy and shareholders with over inflated Ponzi schemes using associated unregulated shell companies. 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. $1,700.00 for the latest blackberry????. It will take great effort to find a replacement. I work my ass off here in the UK and upon return for a rest, always get the beggars and the lookers as if I owe you something. Heavy-duty machinery operators Cecile McClean, Cosmo Forde, Randolph Goodman and Trevor Best, who worked for Williams when he started the firm, were also there. Williams, Philip Atwell; director of Williams Industries Inc., David Staple; Harry Manning of Harry Manning Associates, and director of the Elcock group of companies, Adrian Elcock, were among those seen paying their respects to the man who built up C.O. Lady Sandra Williams: . 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!! A gem of a man that has had a positive impact on so many people and their families for several generations. 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. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published. They should also not be allowed to sit on land for longer two years without building on it. Much of today is being built on COVID 19. Those who want facts and data can do research themselves. In a previous post you said, Sometimes people are scapegoated to administer lessons ..e.g. 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. Local Barbadians should pay lower land taxes than foreigners. 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. Lot of green eyed monsters about, dont forget he employs a lot of people. view all Point Id like to bring up and I dont know the answer off the top of my head and Im too lazy to look right now because Im heading out the door: Wasnt the home that fell into the cave built some decades ago? Something that I read led me to believe the house was recently built. Sir Charles Othneil Cow Williams, the colourful and outspoken construction magnate whose pioneer road-building, housing and farming developments dominated the Barbadian landscape, has died at age 88. A polo player and beef steak lover, he was described by colleagues as the man who was always the first in the office each morning, much to the chagrin of his younger employees and managers. It sparked the industriousness displayed by the Williams children generally and by Sir Charles in particular. He was knighted by the Queen of England and rumour has it got pissed off because a Bajan did not address him as Sir Charles after he was knighted. 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. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Are you afraid you wont make thirty years of work to pay your mortgage? sorry about the length of my previous comment.}. A construction mogul whose name is associated with a wide sphere of development in Barbados, Williams passed away peacefully. 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. Marcus or Clive or anybody, can you comment on this issue? Quote from COW Williams: I am a poor loser. 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. We can say, we did it, weve made it!! A foreigner buying and owning land in China for polo fields and golf courses would be a real challenge. Sir Charles, known by the moniker COW was unapologetic about his brash Bajan accent, his no-nonsense style and aggressive business practices. I have had the privilege and pleasure of knowing him at close range, both professionally and personally, for almost 40 years. Williams Construction Group, he offered some brief comments. When he was asked by this newspaper about his retirement he made it clear: You all got this thing wrong. But in between the land will flood period. Barbados is a tiny island with one of the highest population densities in the world, yet it is going down this path and many of you cannot even see it. Must be rather depressing Karl, must it not. To change the laws means politicians need to go to Parliament and vote to do so. This new and growing alliance is one not now of colour only but of class, though I believe the white component is still dominant. What age are you.? One, that Sir Charles Williams owns most of the land in Barbados. The Prime Minister was con- vinced, the road for the ABC highway was set and the rest is history, he stated. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the viewing on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., to view, please click here. Born on 24th November, 1932 at Ashford Plantation, St. John to Lilian and John Williams, "COW", as he is known to friend and foe alike, would go on to become one of the greatest Barbadians of his generation. Required fields are marked *. April 30, 2011 at 8:17 pm Thats the story of Wotton Housing Development. 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. Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Adrian Forde, showing his dolphin catch on Day 1 of the Republic Bank 2023 Sir Charles Williams Int . 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? Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere. So if Sir Charles has sacrificed and now in his old age is very successful booyah to you who he doesnt appeal to. (GC). We remain so enthralled by the rich white man, poor black man syndrome that we often forget that the majority of Barbadian whites were dirt poor until the late nineteen sixties and seventies, when numbers of them were drawn into the expanding middle class. It was his first wife that he got most of his money from. Your email address will not be published. Your email address will not be published. From the comments made, one could similarly extract other examples of generalizations. I agree with Mitchie Bell. Never Enough is Never Enough for the simple reason that the actual economic activity of construction can never get enough land, . The perceptions we know, the reality still eludes us. COW, how about more widely, helping the less fortunate than you. Wells will not stop the flooding. With regard to slave ownership in the 1817 returns about 10% of the total number of slave owners (about 6000) were classified as FN or FM . Our sincere condolences to the Williams Family on the passing of COW. Required fields are marked *. We depend upon our spokespeople having a data base of verified fact before venturing an opinion. I am not a fan of CO Williams. He loved beef and dairy cows, and at one time was the islands largest producer of fresh milk. He made mistakes and sometimes offended. Therefore we need to teach our children from primary school level the importance of becoming they own boss. He also contributed heavily to road building and construction in St Lucia. To my mind looking at the returning Nationals is to look in the wrong place. How many other countries are so free and easy with their land laws? This is a place where ordinary citizens come to voice our OPINIONS about topics the people who run the blog should have researched. never get enough water . I have so many fond memories of Sir Charles having known him all my life. 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. The October 16, 2006, article references a Nation newspaper article. 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 That will be the real test of the man and his portrayal of himself. Charles, who owned a single pair of shoes, sometimes went barefoot to school. Browse 119 sir charles williams stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. For a while he seemed driven to turn all of Barbados into a playground for the rich and famous. Founder of the C.O. Advocate Publishers (2000) Inc We also noticed that the police would not go into his hospital room to question him and allowed him to flee the country on a private jet without being questioned. Father of Stephen, Teddy and Charmaine. The Barbados Free Press is not the place to come to if you are looking for people with databases full of verified facts. was one such FM owning slaves. After Tomas passed, I took a walk and wound up talking with some older persons in Wildey area. hey .. dont be surprised if the residents get flooded out occasionally although St. Lucy is a dry parish. Such blatant ignorance it is no wonder Bajans are the furthest back in the Caribbean. Twenty-four years later he was back in St Lucia working with Sir Charles on a major highway project that included cutting a tunnel. If he has any allegiance its to the super rich, white, black or polka-dot. West Coast high-end millionaire properties are not really going to be of any interest to the average Bajan. The Guadelope Radar shows there is worse to come. The writer made an important statement about this now fallen local icon in that retirement article. Most of the people who comment here are Black every day Bajans who use this site to express our feelings to each other or about each other and others in Bajan society and elsewhere. To take us through this COVID 19 Grieving differently is Mr. Peter Griffith, Funeral Director of Lyndhurst Funeral Home. It was an honor to meet you. My sincere condolences to all of Cow's family. The 88-year-old, larger than life businessman, passed away on November 19 at the Bayview Hospital and the announcement of his death took many by surprise. Barbadians could do that work for themselves.. The drain is the well, the bathtub the land. Rain water was not just passed on for other areas to deal with it. If that didnt happen, then dont blame him for wanting to achieve a certain level of financial and personal success and going out and doing it. One sore point was the issue of race. If anyone knows otherwise, please correct me. The mothers of two missing 14-year-old girls are pleading with them to return home. Words do have consequences. Our Prayers are with you. When Bajans mention the names of prominent people like CO Williams on Down to Brasstacks on VOB, they are cut off. Never apologize for the length of your argument or the passion. He was 88. A risk taker, many of his investments have flourished but some also went bust. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. So, in heavy rain, Bajans being at one time highly logical and sensible people, stayed put in whatever houses they had built for themselves. He will be buried today after a thanksgiving service. Or is it only white owned companies who should hire employees of different ethnic backgrounds? Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Sir Charles was human. It has been just over two weeks since Anneka Prescod last saw her Barbados queen of surfing, Chelsea Tuach, has delivered another world-class performance, landing a silver medal yesterday at the 2023 Pan American Su Zeeko romped to his third victory on the trot in the Barbados Thoroughbred Breeders Association Breeders Stakes and Trophy race day at the Garrison S Barbadians are being told to brace for the possibility of shortages in some crops, as the agricultural drought affecting the island persists. . May God give you peace in your hearts. Oops! Hooray!' This is from Trevor McDonalds Secret Caribbean, made for British TV around a year or two ago. 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. Forthright and fearless, Sir Charles was also not one to remain quiet about any issue of public debate. And he had little time for pretence and showiness. 'Ubuntu' I am because We are standing on the foundation built by Social Worker Legends. Husband of Mary-Ann Lady Williams. Cow Williams fished with my dad and while he saved his money and invested it, my dad was too fearful to do the same. Father of Stephen, Teddy and Charmaine. Barbados is a small country but judging by what is going on anyone would think it has land galore like the USA. A service of thanksgiving for the life of Sir Charles Othniel Williams will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Where are you when I am working 18 hour days. Home / Top Featured Article / Sir Charles Cow Williams passes away. But he was also determined to do so, not by taking short-cuts but by being known for quality workmanship and ethical practices. iv seen ur wife and, in my view, she isnt that pretty! It seems that nowadays, more often than not, Im embarrassed to be a Bajan. Any submissions made on our comment section, are solely the views of the individual and not Barbados Today. Both caves appear in what were once quarry sites. Robert, regarding the Arch Cot situation. 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.. A lot of property in Barbados eventually ends up in the hands of foreign owners individuals or consortia and is unlikely to ever return to Barbadian hands again. My question to Bizzy Williams is, Why is land in Barbados so expensive? He and his brother and their offspring are the main people who have been selling multi million dollar properties to wealthy foreigners. 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. The mainstream media has opted not to tell the public details of the case.
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