Leader of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), Prime Minister Mia Mottley is reminding members that without people, the 81-year-old institution is nothing.
Delivering remarks at the Party’s Founders’ Day Service, held at Calvary Moravian Church, Roebuck Street, this morning, Mottley said she wanted her leadership to reflect that people matter at the beginning, middle, and end.
She said because people matter, there was realism to life, which is not a fairy tale.
“And in our own lives, we know heights, and we know terrace. In our lives we know times when we have to pray, and when we have to bow. In our own lives we know times when we can jump in jubilation. Our journey is no different,” Mottley said.
“The journey of this party is the journey of the people. And to that extent, I ask us simply, let us stay focused. Let us remain anchored in those values that have inspired not only Grantley Adams, but all who were surrounding him, at every stage of every level, and all who came on the journey subsequently. And let us remember that our journey is not only to bring along those in the country, but to be able to inspire those who we must bring to help this journey of the party. We can sometimes take it for granted, but I ask all of us not to.”
The leader pointed out that there were many young people in society, in need of support, love and mentorship. She said the BLP was one of the institutions with a duty to reach out to the youth in whatever way possible.
“And I don’t mean in politics, I mean in that simple way that I spoke when I first became leader in 2008. That we have to help people to sleep easier when the night come. And those people don’t only mean old people, it doesn’t only mean poor people, it means any and everybody. And there are multiple ways in which we have the skills and the capacity to make people lives different,” Mottley said.
“I ask therefore individually and collectively to rise up and to make that difference. Be that difference that our country so badly needs, that our people so badly want, and that our legacy so much requires from us. And if we can do that, then we can lift our heads high knowing full well that we are truly on a new journey, but anchored in a set of legacy and values that have been there to inspire so many, but shall remain, to inspire many more.”
Reverend Adrian Smith addressed the topic Stay The Course, in his sermon.
Smith advised those gathered that if they are to stay the course, they must learn from the past through remembering their story and lessons learnt. He encouraged the party’s leadership not to be arrogant, but to place God at the forefront of all policies and decisions.
“The call for us is till to live lives that are righteous, to live lives that are holy. And it does not just apply to the Prime Minister, it applies to everyone. You see that’s the problem. We only want leaders to do what is right, but you who follow the party, and you who sit in the pew, you got to do right. The church is not just the preachers with the collar, the church is everybody. The party is not just the executive, the party is everybody,” the Reverend said.
The party’s executive, Members of Parliament, and members of Calvary Moravian, participated in the over two-hour service. (AH)
Don’t quite understand that.:the importance of people .:. Isn’t that what life is All about . people. Caring for people . respecting people , loving people . helping people.justice for people . equality for people .we just live for people .. I would say people are important to All of us .
Yes we’re very important to politicians. We pay for their lifestyles, accommodation, travel and hefty bank accounts.
It is necessary to keep sweet talking the peons who are watching the 30 fat cats live like Kings and Queens. One of them – the money is so sweet – he forgets his religious principles.
The BARBADOS LABOR PARTY celebrates its 81st ANNIVERSARY of STAYING ALIVE…YES…they STAYED THE COURSE for EIGHTY-ONE YEARS and instead of concentrating on the” IN MEMORIAM” of the DEATH of his CROOKED DEMOCRATIC LABOR LABOR PARTY that MALICIOUS nincomPOOP a JOHNNY who goes by the name of a CROW continues to focus on FAT CATS,but was SILENT when his CROOKED DEMOCRATIC LABOR PARTY was foCUSSING on FATTED CALF.
In memory of the DEMOCRATIC LABOR PARTY….born 1955…DEAD 2018 should be the opening lines in all ya MEMORIAM when wunna ANNIVERSARY comes up in MAY…..you and your fellow YARD FOWL and HYPOCRITE by extension one SONYFAIR should be able to add the appropriate wording since it was SHE who BOLDLY and GLEEFULLY said that the DEMOCRATIC LABOR PARTY was a DEAD PARTY since LAST YEAR…had to get it off her bosom it seems.
MAM you your mean family, BLP Supporters and friends. Are DLP supporters people too? Why then you do you and your Minister continue to hurt so many DLP supporters and members. This is bare hot air. We know you do not mean a word you say.
Thoroughly enjoyed the sermon.
Regardless to whatever the BLP and their supporters think or say about the DLP. It is the only political party in Barbados that was blessed to have the greatest Barbadian that ever live to be its visionary founder and leader. No other political party, inclusive of the BLP can claim such an honour. NEVER. AND to add “sugar to the pot”: It brought ordinary working class people out of the perpetual cycle of poverty. That would always remain the legacy of the DLP.
@Tenneson Drakes: Regardless to whatever the BLP and their supporters think or say about the DLP. It is the only political party in Barbados that was blessed to have the greatest Barbadian that ever live to be its visionary founder and leader. No other political party, inclusive of the BLP can claim such an honour. NEVER. AND to add “sugar to the pot”: It brought ordinary working class people out of the perpetual cycle of poverty. That would always remain the legacy of the DLP.
That reputation was destroyed by aparticular generation of DLP representatives.
What Nonsense
MAM: The journey of this party is the journey of the people. And to that extent, I ask us simply, let us stay focused. Let us remain anchored in those values that have inspired not only Grantley Adams, but all who were surrounding him, at every stage of every level, and all who came on the journey subsequently. And let us remember that our journey is not only to bring along those in the country, but to be able to inspire those who we must bring to help this journey of the party. We can sometimes take it for granted, but I ask all of us not to.”
Unfortunately the journey of your party is not the journey of the people. The people are being left miles behind.
Yes you have taken the people for granted, you think it’s the older generation of die hard Barbadians who will support their leader regardless. You need to think again long and hard. This country has changed forever politically, politicians will never escape the wrath of the people when they deceive them.
MAM: I ask therefore individually and collectively to rise up and to make that difference. Be that difference that our country so badly needs, that our people so badly want, and that our legacy so much requires from us. And if we can do that, then we can lift our heads high knowing full well that we are truly on a new journey, but anchored in a set of legacy and values that have been there to inspire so many, but shall remain, to inspire many more.”
Yes the people will rise up and make the difference that the country so badly needs, not want. The journey the BLP is on will indeed inspire many more Barbadians to remove this misfit brigade from office at the first opportunity. Our people know quite well what they need, they have realized that this government doesn’t and will replace them with a government who does.
The solution to this country’s recovery, and social needs is clearly above the understanding, desire, or capability of the Prime Minister and her cabinet. The people must follow the lead of the anti-brexit campaigners who marched two million strong through the streets of London to send a message to Prime Minister May, that she’s on a path the people will not follow.
We will not follow your lead Mia, we will not go to war with you when you and your cabinet are armed with high powered weapons, and we have broom sticks. share the Ammo and we’ll join you in the fight or hire another General to lead us.