Barrack gives Govt till monthend
Al Barack at today's press conference. (Sharon Harding)
By Barry Alleyne | Fri, February 10, 2012 - 12:07 AM
After waiting in vain for six years, Al Barack is putting his foot down.
The cash-strapped contractor today gave Government an ultimatum for the first time, demanding to be paid the $70 million owed him by the end of this month, or face more court action.
At a 45-minute press conference held at his company's headquarters in Warrens, St Michael, Barack also made it clear that he has absolutely no interest in acquiring the National Housing Corporation's building on Country Road.
He had been awarded the building by the law courts in 2006, after suing Government for what then was a $34 million debt for completion of the Warrens Office Complex.
"I don't want the building . . . . I want my money, and if I don't get it by the end of the month, there will be more court action," Barack promised.
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Cuddear, at least the late Prime Minister was trying to pay in installments and you insist on all one time!!!!! Now the Treasury crying and godfather NIS might soon be doing the same.
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Comment LinkPay Mr Barrack his money which he is entitled to. He is not asking for a loan, but monies which are rightfully his. Let him have an opportunity to enjoy HIS money while he is still able to.
This is becoming an embarrassment and a blot on the landscape.
To the powers that be, what are you waiting for? Get a move on!
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Comment LinkOnce Barbados left the Privy Council its court became went banana republic-isque.
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Comment LinkWhere is the government to get all of this money from at this time “Ms. Rasita”?? Maybe we can debit one of your “accounts”. NONSENSE!
Its better he keep the building and try to sell it!!!
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Comment Link@Tanya Forde
BOW DOWN!
One can only hope that you will be as generous and understanding if you were owed a sizeable amount of money and was still waiting years for it.
To answer your “question” Perhaps you should package and sell your petty and childish diatribe at which you appear to excel.
Regurgitate the crap that you so easily and eagerly spill and you can make a fortune using it as fertilizer.
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