Government Senator Jepter Ince has apologized “unreservedly” for describing the local business community as parasites who were only bellyaching about the recently announced budgetary measures because they were unwilling to carry their share of the economic burden.
Delivering the ruling Democratic Labour Party’s (DLP) lunchtime lecture at the party’s George Street headquarters last month, Ince, the parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Finance, did not mince his words when he suggested that businesses should quit their whining and stop sponging off Government.
“I am going to give you a phrase that I use to describe the private sector of Barbados. I have been criticized for it and it doesn’t bother me one way or another. I have said it before and I will say it again and I want this written as Jepter Ince say so. The private sector of Barbados is an extension of the public service and a parasitic plant in the bosom of Government.,” a fired up Ince had said at the time.
While citing several examples, the Senator had also accused the private sector of abdicating its leadership role in spurring economic growth and employment, forcing Government to take the helm.
The statements were deemed offensive by the business community, including construction magnate Sir Charles Williams who was among the first to publicly condemn Ince’s remarks.
In a subsequent meeting with Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler at Government Headquarters, the President of the Barbados Private Sector Association Charles Herbert also demanded that an apology be made and when contacted by Barbados TODAY this morning, Herbert confirmed that one had indeed been tendered and accepted.
“Well, we called for it and we got it,” Herbert said.
In his letter of apology dated June 26, 2017, which was addressed to Herbert, Ince said the statements were made “in a moment of unguarded excess do not represent my personal views or that of the Democratic Labour Party of which I am a member. Neither do they represent the views of the Government of Barbados in which I serve.”
He also assured that “the use of such words would be totally incongruous with the respect that the political party to which I belong and the Government in which I serve, hold for the private sector as an integral part of the institution known as the Social Partnership.
“I am indeed cognizant of the fact that the private sector, the trade union movement and the political party that I am a member of and represent can all equally lay claim to being the founders of the Social Partnership created in the early 1990s, and which, as it was then, remains an invaluable partner in the good governance of Barbados.
“I wish to unreservedly withdraw any comments or statements which may have been interpreted as being inimical to the ordinarily harmonious relationship enjoyed by the parties over the years.
“I sincerely hope that this letter outlining my own personal view which [is] in harmony with that of the Democratic Labour Party of which I am a member and the Government of Barbados in which I serve is accepted in the spirit in which it is given, and I regret any potential mistrust that I may have caused within the partnership,” he added.
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Withdraw comments??? That’s a very cleverly worded letter, but it’s not an apology, not what I just read…
Withdraw comments??? That’s a very cleverly worded letter, but it’s not an apology, not what I just read…
You all keep raising taxes and blame businessmen.All businessmen doing is passing on the taxes that the Government increase.
That’s all they can do
You all keep raising taxes and blame businessmen.All businessmen doing is passing on the taxes that the Government increase.
That’s all they can do
Wht is said cannot be taken back
Correct..People often say sorry just for the sake of saying so. That is what he had to day and he said it
Wht is said cannot be taken back
Correct..People often say sorry just for the sake of saying so. That is what he had to day and he said it
He should have been fired!
He should have been fired!
Apology accepted when every last one of wunnuh gone for good
Apology accepted when every last one of wunnuh gone for good
Does anyone believe that it it sincere?
Does anyone believe that it it sincere?
Jepter
You have put your foot in your mouth. You forgot that politicians all over the free world depend on the private sector to run their campaigns. Yes there are donations to all the political parties in the U.K but the amounts can’t exceed a certain limit and the parties’ accounts must be audited. Passing around a old hat at branch meetings in Barbados can’t even pay for the snacks that are served after the meetings. It surprised me that the powers that be , didn’t ask you to apologize before.
Jepter
You have put your foot in your mouth. You forgot that politicians all over the free world depend on the private sector to run their campaigns. Yes there are donations to all the political parties in the U.K but the amounts can’t exceed a certain limit and the parties’ accounts must be audited. Passing around a old hat at branch meetings in Barbados can’t even pay for the snacks that are served after the meetings. It surprised me that the powers that be , didn’t ask you to apologize before.
First class A1 goat
First class A1 goat
Where is the apology?
Exactly!! There wasn’t any!
He wrote a page and a half of political bs where he in the end failed to apologise and merely withdrew his comments. This further adds insult to the previous injury which he inflicted upon the Private Sector.
Where is the apology?
Exactly!! There wasn’t any!
He wrote a page and a half of political bs where he in the end failed to apologise and merely withdrew his comments. This further adds insult to the previous injury which he inflicted upon the Private Sector.
How can you trust anyone from the DLP? they have told lie after lie that many times they are beginning to believe the lies themselves.
How can you trust anyone from the DLP? they have told lie after lie that many times they are beginning to believe the lies themselves.
No amount of criticism, scolding, flogging in the public square, berating in public or private admonitions can stop this fool from spewing forth folly. It is aken to him, the very essence of the man.
No amount of criticism, scolding, flogging in the public square, berating in public or private admonitions can stop this fool from spewing forth folly. It is aken to him, the very essence of the man.
WHEN IT COMES TO HAVING TOOOO MUCH GOAT BLOOD YOU ARE STILL
WHEN IT COMES TO HAVING TOOOO MUCH GOAT BLOOD YOU ARE STILL
Poorrrrr Boyyyyy!
Poorrrrr Boyyyyy!
If you read the letter you will notice that he never once apologised.
If you read the letter you will notice that he never once apologised.
You totally and classically “played yourself” and to make it worse it’s even in writing 🙂
You totally and classically “played yourself” and to make it worse it’s even in writing 🙂
What he said was true
But if an apology makes them happy go right ahead
What he said was true
But if an apology makes them happy go right ahead
Words spoken can never be recalled.Clearly he was not at schòol that day for that particular lesson
Dat was a day in de week, he mighta turn up de Saturday
SMH..
Words spoken can never be recalled.Clearly he was not at schòol that day for that particular lesson
Dat was a day in de week, he mighta turn up de Saturday
SMH..
When you carry up taxes the business man is not going to bare the burden,we will.
When you carry up taxes the business man is not going to bare the burden,we will.
The nation need to fire all who putting DLP politicians in the paper the good good news in Barbados to write bout.
The nation need to fire all who putting DLP politicians in the paper the good good news in Barbados to write bout.
A load of crap if ever. He had said that he had made the statement before and that he wanted it written as Jepter Ince say so. How then could it have been said in the heat of the moment.
A load of crap if ever. He had said that he had made the statement before and that he wanted it written as Jepter Ince say so. How then could it have been said in the heat of the moment.
Jepter,s words is the reflection of the very government which he represents
Jepter,s words is the reflection of the very government which he represents
Real pressure had to come from somewhere for him to humble
Real pressure had to come from somewhere for him to humble
Michael parris amen
Michael parris amen
Think bout putting uh bullet point blank in uh man brain and shouting..uh din mean tuh do dat..man dun dead
Think bout putting uh bullet point blank in uh man brain and shouting..uh din mean tuh do dat..man dun dead
Too late he went to Africa n now get back
Too late he went to Africa n now get back
When he get vote out he will cuss more
When he get vote out he will cuss more
Throwing insults is like throwing a big rock…. Once it is out out cant get it back and you don’t know where it will land or who it will hit. He saying he “withdraw” his statement to me is NOT an apology…. Simple as that.
Throwing insults is like throwing a big rock…. Once it is out out cant get it back and you don’t know where it will land or who it will hit. He saying he “withdraw” his statement to me is NOT an apology…. Simple as that.
He and all the others should also apologize for the mess that the country is still in that they claim they were gonna clean up but all most 10 yrs later we’re 10 times worse off
He and all the others should also apologize for the mess that the country is still in that they claim they were gonna clean up but all most 10 yrs later we’re 10 times worse off
To keep his job????? Whose gonna fire Him?
To keep his job????? Whose gonna fire Him?
Bajans stop wasting time with these people , they are all the same cannot get away from the rum shop mentality, they have done nothing in barbados for 9 years and , fear not they will get back in power …………………………. Our people is scared to criticize the government in public , but they stand still ,raise they right hand to the clouds and nothing comes out of they mouths………………… frighten dont know what to say or to whom………………………
Bajans stop wasting time with these people , they are all the same cannot get away from the rum shop mentality, they have done nothing in barbados for 9 years and , fear not they will get back in power …………………………. Our people is scared to criticize the government in public , but they stand still ,raise they right hand to the clouds and nothing comes out of they mouths………………… frighten dont know what to say or to whom………………………
What I read what not an apology. An apology signals acknowledgement of what you did and how what you did impacted upon who you have wronged.
What I read what not an apology. An apology signals acknowledgement of what you did and how what you did impacted upon who you have wronged.
WRONG WRONG , Barbados Today moderating comments that are not in agreement with their narrative on topics Wrong Wrong
WRONG WRONG , Barbados Today moderating comments that are not in agreement with their narrative on topics Wrong Wrong
I was taught you dont mister yourself Senator MR Jepter Ince
I was taught you dont mister yourself Senator MR Jepter Ince
Now that he apolagize, now ask for his resignation and removing him from feeding at the public trof. He is getting too fat.!!!
Not only too fat, but fat and very disrespectful. I wonder who is incharge of these clowns???
Now that he apolagize, now ask for his resignation and removing him from feeding at the public trof. He is getting too fat.!!!
Not only too fat, but fat and very disrespectful. I wonder who is incharge of these clowns???
Where is the apology? Where are the words “I sincerely apologize”?
This is pure Sophistry, although I hate to credit that goat with the ability to put that letter together.
After all he is a “Physical” deficit.
Where is the apology? Where are the words “I sincerely apologize”?
This is pure Sophistry, although I hate to credit that goat with the ability to put that letter together.
After all he is a “Physical” deficit.
What will be the legacy of this DLP led by PM Stewart? It will be know as the “Government of Taxes.” Since they gain control, there is not one thing that has not being an increase of taxes on. If any supporter of the DLP can name any, just mention it, I don’t know what else is left to be taxed other than to add to what the MOF has already.
What will be the legacy of this DLP led by PM Stewart? It will be know as the “Government of Taxes.” Since they gain control, there is not one thing that has not being an increase of taxes on. If any supporter of the DLP can name any, just mention it, I don’t know what else is left to be taxed other than to add to what the MOF has already.
Isn’t this a bit late in coming….mama always say becareful what is spewed out of your mouth because you cannot take it back once it is out …..so go bury your head in shame
Isn’t this a bit late in coming….mama always say becareful what is spewed out of your mouth because you cannot take it back once it is out …..so go bury your head in shame
negrocrat, bald pouch cat, barbadian men must be able to tek a horn, crack some heads, blood in the street and guns in parliament……….oh and labour lazy and unproductive, HOW COULD I FORGET AN ARMY OF OCCUPIERS all comments attributed to the political class no APOLOGY but you apologise stupse. Jepter what little respect I had for you gone. You made a truthful statement and refused to stand your ground.
negrocrat, bald pouch cat, barbadian men must be able to tek a horn, crack some heads, blood in the street and guns in parliament……….oh and labour lazy and unproductive, HOW COULD I FORGET AN ARMY OF OCCUPIERS all comments attributed to the political class no APOLOGY but you apologise stupse. Jepter what little respect I had for you gone. You made a truthful statement and refused to stand your ground.