Three residents of Antigua & Barbuda will be awarded from The Queen.
Ernest Jack Letby will be awarded the Order of the British Empire, OBE, for services to Business and to Community development.
Karl Benard James will become a Member of the British Empire, MBE, for services to Sailing and to National development.
Atlee Patrick Rodney Commissioner of Police Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is to be awarded Queens Police Medal For services to National and Regional security.
The Queens New Years Hounours are published annually to award deserving people in the Commonwealth.
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CONGRATULATIONS
I thought Cutie just said that promotions are no longer given according to years of service. This is the most inept and clueless commissioner we’ve ever had hands down.
What is he being honored for exactly – I would love to see his accomplishments that would merit any honors.
NO DESSA
Congratulations to a former subordinate (CID).
The ‘…Queen’s Police Medal (QPM)’ is is not about ‘…promotion’ Dessa.
It is about ‘…Meritorious Service’ to the nation through Law enforcement.
Was so awarded in 2005.
Except in my then ‘…official capacity and on official correspondence,’ never used it behind the name ‘…Rawlston Pompey.’
Not even on social media.
Never a lover of colonialism or its legacies.
It does not make recipients ‘…brighter, smarter, richer or poorer.’
Always saw it as a ‘…symbolic gesture.’
Nonetheless, ‘…Salute to the acting Commissioner.’
Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock! “In the colonial context the settler only ends his work of breaking in the native when the latter admits loudly and intelligibly the supremacy of the white man’s values.” ― Frantz Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth!
“Never a lover of colonialism or its legacies.” – The Venerable RP!
In this the International Decade for People of African Descent, 2015 – 2024, how do we as a people: “strive for and maintain unity in the family, community and nation; define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves; and,build and maintain our community together and make our brothers’ and sisters/ problems our problems to solve together?” – Dr. Maulana Karenga!
“What is any greater than seeing the world through our eyes? What resonates more with people than understanding that we are central to our history, not someone else’s? If we can, in the process of materializing our consciousness, claim space as agents of progressive change, then we can change our condition and change the world.” – Dr. Molefi Asante!
Dessalines by now you should know that words are cheap so they can be freely….. Inaddition promises are comforts to fools…. In our system it is not what you know but who you know that earns you awards & promotions….
I agree with you 100%. This man is being rewarded for doing absoluely nothing but travelling all over the world while every week the police in the media and not for nothing good.
Base on you comment where would you rank Ms D Christopher? I have heard contribution to nation building from the Canadian, Browne, and Pompey but not a peep from Ms D Christopher.
Give the man a break nah.
@Mr. POMPEY
Mr. Pompey…For a man of your INTELLECT , WISDOM ,FORESIGHT……I have been noticing that the MAJORITY of CONTRIBUTORS to Antigua News Room are Supporters of Hon. Gaston Browne and ABLP. Would it be possible that you can shed some light on this ? Mr. Pompey I know that You are neutral and call it as You see it. My statement does not apply to you. Looking forward to your Posting on this matter.
MR. CARNIVAL
You would note that contributions made here at ‘ANR’ are usually about that which ‘…Rawlston Pompey’ has ‘…personal or privileged knowledge or experienced or familiar with in and out of his official capacity.
Always avoided comments that often sparked controversy.
Do have many politician friends.
Never socialized; …Never entreated; …Never sang.
Nah! These are for ‘…Choir Members.’
Have heard many people singing. Have also heard many crying.
For Rawlston Pompey, nothing to ‘…sing or cry for.’
Do know also know from management training that ‘…people gravitate to leaders’ with certain traits and qualities.
Also know that the Prime Minister is a ‘…pragmatic leader.’
He often speaks strongly, bluntly and fearlessly about people or things he likes or dislikes.
Not sure of the reasons for their support.
Do have a ‘…sneaking suspicion’ that my good friend and regular contributor ‘…Tenman’ can help.
Advisedly, however, please leave him alone.
#DESSALINES
COMMISSIONER RODNEY has been doing GREAT work with the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda. Kindly observe the following…..
CRIME IS DOWN
MORE ARRESTS ARE MADE
THE FORCE APPEAR TO BE UNITED
I believe Commissioner Rodney has shown Strong Leadership with The Royal Police Force Of Antigua and Barbuda . Honours are in Order. Great Job Commissioner
I do hope that Mr. Pompey will support me on the above mentioned.
Mr Rodney is full of it. Just looking on any interview he does he wants to play the blame game. Moral appears to be down within the police force. Crime seems to be down because people have no confidence in the police force so they don’t report crime. Every week the police in the headlines for some dumb s***. Mr Rodney is the worst commissioner in the history of the police force. Even Mrs Christopher did a better job then him.
HAS BEEN TRYING
Do know that there are plenty of actors in Hollywood.
Law enforcement and Police Leadership are not about ‘…acting out a movie script. No Sah.
Wholeheartedly ‘…agreed’ that the acting Commissioner has been acquitting himself well.
However, far more important to him would be ‘…permanency of tenure.’
This must be of grave concern to any office holder with ‘…reasonable expectations.’
With approximately ‘…two years left of a distinguished career,’ overshadowed by ‘…an apparent infinite acting position’ (April 5, 2018), that places a tenure to be seen as ‘…hanging in the balance.’
Now, short on time, it begs the question, ‘…What more can one do to prove his worth or to cement his position in existing circumstances?’
Time comes with all sort of things upon humans. It waits on ‘…no man; …no hope and …no plan.’
Read Melissa Martin’s ‘…Time Doesn’t Stay In a Bottle; …Time Travels on’ [ANR: December 26, 2019].
Collectively, we wish him well.
@SMDH
I disagree….Commissioner Rodney has really gained RESPECT within the Police Force. This is NOT an easy job . Commissioner Rodney has displayed LEADERSHIP.
@ TENMAN
I cannot leave you alone as suggested by Mr. Pompey. Tenman , Please read Mr. Pompey’s posting above and advise on the issue I also posted above. Hope to hear from .
@ MR.POMPEY and MR.CARNIVAL
Mr. Carnival you raised a very interesting point which I believe that more CONTRIBUTORS should share Their opinion. I always look forward to reading MR.POMPEY , TENMAN ,MR.CARNIVAL WAN BIG DUTTY STUPESSS and ON THE MOVE postings . You Guys always raised and contributed to very interesting topics. My reasoning for ABLP supporters contributing more postings to the topics on Antigua News Room are as follows.
ABLP Members are ready to defend the PROGRESS of ANTIGUA.
ABLP is a POLITICAL PARTY of Substance.
ABLP members are NOT afraid to correct any wrong doings within the Party
ABLP treat Their Members with respect.
Hon. Gaston Browne ( Prime Minister ) is a PRAGMATIC Leader .
He is not afraid of Anyone. This Gentleman is a TRUE Leader.
The above mentioned are my contribution to Mr. Carnival question. Hope more Persons will join in.
@Patriot
Yes I agree to/with your posting. These are the reasons stated above
ABLP Members are ready to defend the PROGRESS of ANTIGUA. (Factual)
ABLP is a POLITICAL PARTY of Substance (Endorsed)
ABLP members are NOT afraid to correct any wrong doings within the Party (yes)
ABLP treat Their Members with respect. (True)
As you say, Hon. Gaston Browne ( Prime Minister ) is a PRAGMATIC Leader . He is not afraid of Anyone and is a true leader.
The other reasons :
ABLP Also supports each other in chats/conversations
ABLP Knows their own minds
ABLP fights for what they believe is right
ABLP cares for the people and sees the bigger picture
@ Mr. POMPEY……I know that you can list a few reasons but for some reason You are backing down. This is NOT the Mr. Pompey I know.
BACKING DOWN? – PATRIOT – THROWING CORN?
Neither ‘…Backing Up or Down.’ Naah.
Remembered clearly what Jamaican and world renowned reggae idol ‘…Nesta Robert ‘Bob’ Marley sung, ‘…Mi throw me corn, but mi no call no fowl’ [You Tube: Who The Cap Fit].
Well, ‘Patriot’ whether ‘…throwing corn or showing scorn,’ even if he had a beak, Rawlston Pompey will not be ‘…beaking up any or speaking of any.’
Remember the ‘…Mighty Sparrow’s ‘…Ten To One Is Murder’ song.
Two men can tackle ‘…Tenman.’
To match his strength, team-up with ‘…Mr. Carnival.’
Two to one can never be murder.
Even if one is put down, fight on until one drops-he or you.
Pompey was in Hollyeood too.
What happen to Robinson W, nothing for him? It is bad he has lost everything he hoped for.
Roberson nah even get he pension. 32 years down the drain!! Well all is not lost her is a lawyer so msybe he can open one pratice
Robinson reaped exactly what he sowed. Karma is very much real.
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS December 30, 2019 at 11:17 am
Hon. Gaston Browne
We are Students attending University . We would like to let you know how We much appreciate the wonderful work you are doing for Antigua and Barbuda. In the next couple of months We shall reach out to you to let you know our support and plans We have outlined for ELECTION 2023 . Although We are out of Island at the moment attending University We are following all the news and media outlets in Antigua and Barbuda. We have come to the conclusion that You are the best Person together with the ABLP to move Antigua forward. We are following all the other Media outlets and all what We are hearing is NON SENSE / RHETORIC. There is NO political alternative in Antigua . Sir, You will be the Prime Minister for many many more years if you so desire. We have developed a MOVEMENT called ” UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FOR HON.GASTON BROWNE 2023.”
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@WAN BIG DUTTY STUPESSS…. .and PATRIOT
I salute you Guys. You Guys are TRUE ANTIGUANS . I hope Hon. Gaston Browne read the above postings by both of you. I do hope that You Guys have POLITICAL ASPIRATIONS. Both postings should be read on the Radio. Hope Colin or Beef could read your postings.
@BE TRUE TO ONESELF Thanks!I consider myself a TRUE Antiguan just like PATRIOT and on the move and a few others.
We are about progress on a whole and our esteemed PM is there to take us all the way up.
I am wishing you a Happy New Year and best wishes for 2020
@WAN BIG DUTTY STUPESSS…..
Thanks for the Statement…We are here to support Hon. Gaston Browne. Let Us keep this medium active.We are reaching the right Persons.
@ WAN BIG DUTTY STUPESSS , ON THE MOVE ,MR.POMPEY ,TRUE ANTIGUA AND A FEW OTHERS.
I enjoy reading you Guys postings . Very Informative and sometimes FUNNY.Keep it up.
@WAN BIG DUTTY STUPESSS..
THANKS….BEST FOR 2020
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