Independence Square
Living in St Kitts is one of the better things that someone can do. To me living is of a ‘thing’ and not of a ‘place’. In SKB there are those of us who like to argue, discuss and debate, and most times it is just for the sake of creating a disturbance, as for the most times there is nothing of any substance to gain from the chatter. It is really not unusual for us to engage in futility after consuming a few bottles of spirits, from whence may come the utterances of the ages. But talk is cheap, and in these apparently hard economic times we have to take to the road that we can afford, but talk can becomes expensive when you mash somebody corn. Regrettably we no longer seek to settle difference like men of old times with fists, but resorts to terrorist and warfare tactics with apparently illegally imported high tech artillery.
Independence Square
We live on the best Island in the world and more of us are growing to recognize that every GOD sent day. Of course we live along side those of us who love us and those of us who hate us. Some lovers and haters are open and some are secretive. Nothing wrong with that, it is a human characteristic, and one just has to safeguard themselves from the haters and fellowship with the lovers … and leave the rest to GOD. SKB is also one of the most beautiful Islands in the world. At the rate things are going maybe the whole Island could become a World Heritage Site, as soon as someone, somewhere, can work out a way to legally upload all of us to the moon, Mars, or some place out of SKN. Sounds far fetched? Nothing is impossible, with technology.
Independence Square
SKN is tourist country. We all know that, but some of us still working overtime to sabotage the country. That is how some people are. Kill the country and unthinkingly kill yourself. Maybe it is a patch of ignorance the system has not cleared out. But there are those of us who don’t care one iota about the future of St Kitts and Nevis, nor of our grand children. All their waking moments are to destroy SKN at all costs .. it does not matter if they die in the process. But we have to understand and appreciate that this attitude is normal, natural and to be expected. It helps to maintain the natural balance of our world. No need to get vexed and upset, be prepared, and work around it. If you don’t have a”plan B” then you are dead in the water.
Independence Square
I enjoy walking around in beautiful, peaceful and quiet Liamuiga. Ever so often I meet someone with a real complaint. In my opinion these complaints should not exist. The commonality with these complaints seem to stem from the fact that the people we elect to serve us are not looking after the best interests of some of the people. They posture like they are GOD. But GOD is not like that, God gives to every man. We must not assume that because some people were once high up in the “church” that they still maintain a grip on the principles and teachings. In our materialistic world “money” frighten most people, more so when they can amass between six figures and one billion.
Independence Square
We need to pray for our leaders, some of whom seem to be forgetting that they are there for the weaker among us and not just for themselves alone. In a small country like our of 52,000 people it is virtually impossible for any poor person to be left behind. Think about it. It is not impossible to care for 52,000 people if you really want to. But maybe the “rich” exist because of the “poor”, and some need to maintain the poor at all cost. But we can make SKN the exception, if we really want to. Today’s blog was to be about the sabotage that can exist in beautiful Liamuiga, but we digressed. You would notice, if you look closely, that the fountain at Independence square is not looking as “bright” as it has been in times past. I think it became “run down” from a lack of maintenance.
Independence Square
If you have followed the commentary on some photos in my Facebook albums, you recognize that something positive is being done by some concerned citizens. Unfortunately an element of sabotage seems to have crept into the works, and certain commitments are dishonored and nothing has happened for weeks. I do not know who the “workers” are, so I cannot apologize for them, but we do know that if rain is set up on the hill, nothing is going to happen at Independence Square … and we are getting a shower every day now. Today is cricket so any work there is unlikely, and the scaffolding promised, has not yet materialized. But this is SKB, so you never know. Let us pray that this fountain can be restored to its former glory real soon, and then maintained for the appreciation and enjoyment of all our Residents and Tourists alike.
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On my most recent City walkabout I ran into two young persons who claim to be receiving some hard knocks from the system. I could understand the young businessman’s plight, as his marketing strategy, may not auger well with his competition and he has to develop a work around. Maybe a business partner of a foreign complexion may put him in the ball park again. The other person I met was the GENTLEMAN who created our NATIONAL ANTHEM. I would not expect this person to be getting any “bullshit” and “hard time” over a development plan which would allow the YOUTHS and PEOPLE of SKN to benefit from his vast MUSICAL knowledge and expertise. Maybe some people in the GOVERNMENT have a problem with, or do not like our NATIONAL ANTHEM. It is not going anywhere, it is with us for eternity … but of course they can change it … maybe when we become a REPUBLIC.
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We as people have to understand that we are only passing through on this earth. Some of us recognize that we should do the best that we can for whom we can, but some of us may be so full of nothing, that we have nothing to give and share. Like I said before, this is life, and everyone was created for “their” specific purpose in this life. We have to work with or work around people, places and things. No need to get upset, just go to “plan B”, and if that plan does not work, then go to “plan C’. We have not to be unduly upset because, “what goes around, comes around” …. and sometimes HARDER.
Keeth France - V44KF: "Speak Now ... or Forever Hold Your Peace" 
Keeth; the above article was very well put. I look forward to the restoration of the fountains in Independence Square as well and then most importantly their continued maintenance. This appears to be a constant failure of many of the citizens of our nation.
Keeth,
From experience, I have learned that many issues no not necessarily reach the top..I’m referring to the PM..Sometimes the Departmental Officers are full of LIEABILITY..Say one thing to you and tell their superiors something else…aka “FORKED TONGUE”.. Might be nice if an appointment is made to have a meeting strictly with the PM.
Dale … I am confident that restoration will be completed well ahead of the upcoming season. I am keeping my fingers crossed that we do not falter on the continued maintenance. One of our problems is caused by placing people in change who lack the expertise. Hopefully this time we get it right.
Achim … Very few of the persons presented for leadership are ready for true public service. I think it is a failing of the ‘system’ when we are ‘given’ persons who fall very far short of the ideal. The reality of the times we live in indicate that everything, no matter how good and wholesome, must be fought down to naught. As to whether this is the outlook of some or all I have no idea, but I do believe that honesty and integrity still exists in the hearts of some of our decision makers. I hope this Citizen would be allowed to make his National contribution, it is what helps to make SKN the force that it is.