Alred C. Frett. Photo: VINO/File

Those believing in alternate Fantasies of Great White Warriors & Imaginary Friends coming to our rescue should ask Palestinians, Haitians and Non-Belongers amongst us if it happened for them before they reached the point of no-return...

They may explain how misery begets misery as empty promises & misguided complacency left doors wide open for Incompetence & Greed.

Many have seen Fellowmen driven to the point of irrelevancy as they become begging Strangers in their own Homes with their only satisfaction being that of blaming others… No wonder some think we are already too far gone - I hope not - and that is why I feel it necessary to change our suicidal course of direction to one in which our People & Country can survive & prosper.

Our Ship may not only be sinking but also headed for the Rocks and there can be no Rescue if we continue the practice of waiting for a 3-month window - every four years – knowing that by then it’s often impossible to correct damage already done… For years I have tried to enlighten our People so they may help themselves but your support is crucially need in this Mission.

We are actually making Progress and while some are intent on down-playing the successes of these Messages others are recognizing changes in Laws, Policies & Procedures directly linked to the Information I deliver – Even a veteran Politician warned me to be careful while crossing the Road because if I get run down, Red Flags would go up as ‘the Boys’ celebrate my Silence.

I laughed but it may be true because we are all aware that there is no one in the BVI who has faced more Injustice or suffered more Bias & Corruption from the Powerful… Nonetheless, my great concern is that so many of our Youth – who have been well educated & widely travelled – still feel reluctant to let their thoughts explore New Realities that they encounter on a daily basis.

Instead of being our Joshua Generation with their acquired Knowledge & inherent responsibility of being ‘our national advisors’ too many are negligent… Even those preaching change do not practice it… Instead they willingly shackle themselves to imposed traditions of Ignorance handed down by Stone Age Decision Makers who still cling to ideologies of Colonialism & Slavery.

Several see these Facts as avoidable Truths and constantly ask if I am not afraid for the things I say & do - maybe the Veteran Politician share their concern - but the simple answer is Yes! & Yes!… I am no Prophet or Lion Hearted Warrior; just a simple Coward of Circumstances… Furthermore, with all the Corruption & Injustice around us it would be foolish not to be afraid.

You may recall when I first spoke of Systemic Governmental & Public Service Corruption just about everyone was frightened for me and wanted me to ‘shush’ so they may continue in their Bubbles of Denial… However, time has proven them wrong – The Emperor has no clothes and Fear is no longer just for the Lower Class but is rapidly overtaking the ‘Upper-Middle Class.

Even Caribbean NGO’s should be very careful about the Origins of their so-called Gifts and what Strings may be attached - unforeseen pressures could be applied from sundry places… Just this month the Caribbean HIV/AIDS Regional Training Programme learnt the USA’s President Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief had cut its funding & effectively destroys it within 3 months.

Many may not see this as Bias or Corruption but it comes at a time when Super Nations are forcing Caribbean Countries to condone practices that have proven likely to increase spread of HIV/AIDS – Also, there is concern that this action is in response to their inability to remove the Head of this UWI-based programme from the post following pressure from gay advocacy groups.

Days of Denial are dying Locally & Internationally as Countries acknowledge Corruption as the primary reason for most of their Social & Financial Ills… In fact, due to external pressure, several Caribbean Countries are already investigating the scale of Corruption & Miscarriages of Justice associated with their Politicians, Public Officials, Law Enforcement and Social Groups.

This is no AC’s Prophecy; The Writing on the Wall was clear for all to see and Please do not think this is being done in the interest of us Ordinary Folks – No! This is because Big Players & Nations are broke & in need of Hard Cash to fuel their greed & ambitions - They know the Wars they seem eager to start will bring them no lasting Wealth or Oil – just Enemies & Expenses.

Their new Solution is to suck every Penny from us, the little People, but, because we have next to nothing their sights are turning to the Upper-Middle Class who made themselves Victimizers and are about to become Victims… This will not be difficult as FATCA and the spying capabilities of the US & UK, make it easy for Financial Investigating Agencies to follow the Money Trails.

Those who once thought themselves above the Law will find themselves held accountable for the misuse of Powers & Monies placed under their control… Politicians, Police, Lawyers, Public Servants, Real Estate Agents and even Banks will be scrutinized for Money Laundering, Bias, Influence Peddling, Malpractice, Victimization, Get Rich Schemes & Webs of Corruption.

However, this is no time for rejoicing because when Giants fight Ordinary Men are crushed as collateral effects make the Innocent suffer more than the Guilty - This happens Worldwide - Ordinary, innocent Persons become destitute, homeless & hopeless - Refugees of State sponsored Conflicts – even as the Problem Creators rest secure in their Designer Beds & Posh Offices.

Ironically, we have seen bad actions of Leaders result in prolonged untended consequences with Aggressors becoming victims of their own Aggression… Such examples include the invasions of Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and the West Indies… As a result Aggressors made their own People Prisoners of Terror within their Borders and Major Companies relocate to Industrial Tax Havens.

Such extremes may affect Slave Descendants less because they have no Monies to squander or hide although Bill O'Reilly & others claim we have been given equal opportunity and should blame ourselves for being Poor… Perhaps they should ask New York's Attorney General about ‘Red Lining’ - the illegal practice of Banks to deny Financial access to over 75% of Blacks.

They may learn the Name does not make the Man as much as the Man makes the Name - Fakes are easy to find - not all Banks acts as Banks - Sir John Hawkins was never honourable and the real John Lennon wrote a Song entitled ‘IMAGINE’… With so much still to be done it may serve us better to comprehend the Message in these Words & ignore misguided distractions.

PS:… I will continue addressing some of your Questions & Comments on Live BVP Radio Programs