“Get wisdom—it’s worth more than money; choose insight over income every time” – Proverbs 16:16 Last Friday night Conde Riley, one of the Barbados Cricket Association’s representatives on the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), called a press Conference to announce his resignation from the WICB. He stated that the reason for his resignation was the …
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” – James 5:16 Relatively recently, my mother’s brother, who is less than nine months away from being a nonagenarian, and with whom I visit most Sunday mornings, said to …
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” – Ephesians 4:29 Today the Caribbean celebrates the life of Independent Senator Sir John Stanley Goddard: a soft-spoken but effective business leader; a captain …
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee” – Psalm 84:11-12 This article is inspired by a fortuitous meeting last week with Paul Hadchity. …
“And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come…” Revelation …
“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth” Colossians 3:1-2 The National Vision of an emerging nation must address Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation, in general, and Socio-Economic Growth, …
“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children” – Proverbs 13:22. Alex Pratt OBE is a serial entrepreneur, who started trading bankrupt stock at age 16, and is able to reach and inspire others. He has launched and led businesses in areas as diverse as the map reading lamps aboard spaceships and the …
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want” – Psalm 23:1 Well, Well! Last week’s column generated so much discussion via email and casual face to face discussion that I have enough information to feed this column for weeks on end. But alas, I shall not be tempted lest I induce an avalanche or …
West Indies Cricket is certainly in a continuing state of flux. We seem to move from one issue to the next and it seems as though it gets more and more embarrassing on every occasion. There was the Patterson Committee which was commissioned by the to propose the restructuring of the WICB. What has been …
“I will mention the loving kindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses” – Isaiah …
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him” – James 1:12 I am always quite amazed at the quantum and quality of information that is available on the Internet on whatever subject one may …
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success” – Joshua 1:8 An optimal path to …
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love” – 1 John 4:18 In my last column, “Shepherding in the Business Context”, my concluding paragraph was “The shepherds are committed to stay with the entrepreneurs and to protect them …
“Yes. I’ll stay with you, I’ll protect you wherever you go, and I’ll bring you back to this very ground. I’ll stick with you until I’ve done everything I promised you” – Genesis 28:15 The definition of the word “Shepherd” in the Concise Oxford Dictionary has been traditionally – “a man who tends sheep at …
“Change your life, not just your clothes. Come back to God, your God. And here’s why: God is kind and merciful. He takes a deep breath, puts up with a lot, this most patient God, extravagant in love, always ready to cancel catastrophe. Who knows? Maybe he’ll do it now, maybe he’ll turn around and …
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” – John 14:27 In the middle of last week Mr. Peter Boos, well known private sector leader in the Caribbean sent an open letter …
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand” – Psalm 37:23-24 As we continue to address the challenges of this changing world we observe powerful signals attempting to …
“The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works” – Psalm 145:8-9 It was reported in the Rotary International News that Rotary International President-elect Dong Kurn Lee addressed incoming district governors at the January …
“Conquerors will march in the victory parade, their names indelible in the Book of Life. I’ll lead them up and present them by name to my Father and his Angels” – Revelation 3:5 Last week my column was entitled “The Value of the Human Being” and it was observed that a beautiful picture of human …
“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows” Matthew 10:29-31 Sharon Chambers, President, Positive Tourism Network once asked me, about …
“Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you” – Hosea 10:12 Human beings are the most important asset in any given country. Not only must they be developed to the fullest intellectually but their …
“Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven” – Matthew 10:32-33 A partnership is entered into because of the synergy which one expects to gain …
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” – Matthew 5:16 Last week I gave the feature address at the official launch of a Youth initiative “Plenty Caring Organisation” in St. Vincent & the Grenadines …
“His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord” – Matthew 25:23 Over 20 years ago the Brundtland Report provided a key statement on sustainable development defining it as: …
“These are the wise sayings of Solomon, David’s son, Israel’s king— Written down so we’ll know how to live well and right, to understand what life means and where it’s going; A manual for living, for learning what’s right and just and fair; To teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a …
“Jesus said – I know. I saw Satan fall, a bolt of lightning out of the sky. See what I’ve given you? Safe passage as you walk on snakes and scorpions, and protection from every assault of the Enemy. No one can put a hand on you. All the same, the great triumph is not …
“When God, who is the best shepherd of all, comes out in the open with his rule, he’ll see that you’ve done it right and commend you lavishly. And you who are younger must follow your leaders. But all of you, leaders and followers alike, are to be down to earth with each other, for …
“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels” – Proverbs 1:5 My learning experience has been one of formal education at primary, secondary and tertiary levels; then in academia (teaching and consulting with staff and students); and the consulting business of hard knocks. Now, …
“I am not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got …
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me,” says the Lord” – Isaiah 54:17 Leaders in society are natural targets for those personality types who: (1) cannot bear …
“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring …
“My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, …
“For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it” – Ecclesiastes 7:12 It was reported in the press on January 08 2009 that former St. Lucia Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony has called on the region to …
“If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task…He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive…” – 1 Timothy 3: 1, 4 Dr. Louise E. Davis, Extension Child and Family Development Specialist, began an article entitled “Develop Family Strength” with the following sentence “The importance …
“When you build a new house, you shall make a parapet for your roof, that you may not bring the guilt of blood upon your house, if anyone should fall from it” – Deuteronomy 22:8 It is nearly one year since the people of Barbados, in an orderly general election, decided to change the political …
“She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple” – Proverbs 31:21-22 Delighting in the joy of the Christmas season what with family, friends, festivity, food and frolicking, one must transition to the reality …
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” – Isaiah 9:6 The Commonwealth Partnership for Technology Management (www.cptm.org) promotes the philosophy of Smart Partnership …
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” – 1 Peter 5:10-11 Many of us may have been brought up with …
“Also take with you every sort of food that is eaten, and store it up. It shall serve as food for you and for them” – Genesis 6:21 Last week I was invited to the International Congress on Tropical Agriculture in Trinidad. It was organised by the Faculty of Science & Agriculture at the UWI, …
“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love” -1 Corinthians 13:13 Over seven years ago, I transitioned from a “going to the office” to a virtual office syndrome and from a multiple to a single payroll management responsibility. The rapidly advancing technologies of the information age facilitate …
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success” – Joshua 1:8 As …
“Now then, obey their (the people’s) voice; only you shall solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them” – 1 Samuel 8:9 I was invited last Thursday to appear as a guest on the CBC morning radio programme “Talk Yuh Talk” hosted by moderator Mr. Sydney Simmons. …
“But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more” – Psalm 71:14 The polls inspired confidence, many were hopeful, some were sceptical but no one knew for sure. As was reported in the Dawn e-paper edition (www.dawn.com) of November 05 2007, “In a country that coined the term ‘lynching’ for extrajudicial …
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” – Matthew 11: 29-30 Last week I attempted to put the record straight regarding what I was reported to have …
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” – Matthew 11: 29-30 Recently I had the privilege of being on the same programme as the Hon. Christopher P. …
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he” – Proverbs 29:18 This year the Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) celebrates 50 years in operation and its budget has recently been increased to BBD 90 million. The BTA’s functions, as stated in its website, are to: (1) promote, …
“And the chief captain answered, with a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, but I was free born” – ACTS 22: 28. Recently there have been many issues which have aggressively invaded my intellectual space and stimulated my thinking activity. They all seem to be related and I hereby attempt to rationalise …
“So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me” – Philemon 1:17 An article entitled “House approves historic bailout bill” by Carolyn Lockhead which appeared in last Saturday’s San Francisco Chronicle concluded “… they helped House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from San Francisco, engineer the biggest bailout of the …
“So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me” – Philemon 1:17 At the end of last week, there were many global reports in the print and electronic media concerning the current crisis in the U.S. financial markets. The crisis has been blamed on the irresponsibility of some executives who …
“A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work” – Proverbs 16:11 Two weeks ago the Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Dr. Marion Williams, in her address at the opening of the newest Scotia Bank Branch at Coconut Walk, Rockley, commented that the record retreat …
“But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swear unto thy fathers, as it is this day” – Deuteronomy 8:18. Rum, sugar, rice and bananas have traditionally been the primary Caribbean exports to Europe. Preferential access …
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want” – Psalm 23:1 Ten years ago, the changing international environment and its impact on traditional trading and business patterns in the Caribbean region forced policy makers to examine those traditional patterns. The change also forced regional economies towards diversification of their export base to the services …