Rules : 7/18/2009
You set rules that you are ready to follow. If you are not ready to follow them don't set them. Congrats to the security guard. In this day and age safety comes first and I prefer to err on the side of safety. This concept is nothing new and is being practiced and put to the test everyday around the world. He should have thanked the man for doing his job. As the article mentioned he did it twice. Can you be that busy to overlook a safety concern? Get a grip.

WHO NEXT? : 7/17/2009
At least now the Bajans could leave the Guyanese alone and fight one of their own!!!

: 7/17/2009
bajans talk talk, this man is not going to get back his job.....but this is the time ....we the public can march to house of assemblies for one bajan....by next week this would be over and done....leroy arrogance will be justify and that man will be out of a job...so what do we do...take out stv...do not listen to cbc and who would be the chairman,,,we have to take action ,,,too long

Rules are for all : 7/16/2009
I give my whole support to that security guard. Too often those at the top believe that the rules made by them should not be applied to them. Reminds me of a time when an unfamiliar Colonel barge into the Guardroom while I was in charge, and proceeded to pull rank. He soon came down to earth when I insisted that he show me his Military ID Card.But at least he had the decency to offer an apology. In fact I had a Commanding Officer ,although known to all on camp,would reprimand men on sentry duty for not challenging him and demanding to see his ID card.

Walk out : 7/16/2009
The second last comment on this issue. I would say that that person is shallow brain. Paris as the CEO of that company made the rules and he is not above the law. I worked oversees for a Crown Corporation and every employee including the CEO has a name tag/badge around their necks and even though they have that they are still required to sign in/out when entering/leaving the company also the times entering/leaving. Barbados needs to wake up this is not the days when the white man/woman was in control. Who pays taxes there? Not only the CEOs like Paris who might not even be paying taxes, but the tax payers money maybe paying his accommadation/travelling expenses and whatever else he chooses to pad onto the tax payers. I was in a situation when there was money envolved and the higher ups felt that they could walk in and out without signing the log book and I put foot down. In my opinion everybody is a thief and I was not about to take blame for any funds gone missing. This Paris man might even be testing the security guard to prove if he is allowing any/everyone to enter the building wihout having to sign. Look at the situations back there with the missing funds from the bank--who are the guilty persons? Of course those who were/are directly handling the funds. Those people when in their own countries they do not have any clout, but when they go to any of the islands they want to pretend that they are the upaties, they are not. Some of the people in Barbados are more with it than they. First of all they are uneducated, they get people to write their papers for them and most of the time they pay their way to the top and eventually someone who knows the rope usually come in and toss them. Look at the things they/Paris writes nothing with substance. My guess is that he is not a Barbadian. More power to you MR. SECURITY GUARD. Fed up Bajan/Canadian

: 7/16/2009
Humility is a virtue.If signing in is the procedure then Mr. Parris should have led by example by doing the right thing that is signing in.If something had gone wrong the gaurd would have been held accountable for him not signing in. To Mr.Parris try being a human and get down off your high horses.

Guard Action Was Correct : 7/15/2009
In a developed country such as Barbados I don't believe these "educated people" still so foolish. Parris should know better, he is not above the law because he is chairman of the Corporation in his eyes he think he is better than the guard that is why he emulate that behaviour. Well Mr.Parris wake up and see what's going on around you, either swipe cards or signing in before you proceed to enter a building is the correct thing to do. I work for a company and I have to use 2 cards to access the bulding even the elevators we use cards. So get with the flow you "fool" Reason is if an emergengy takes place at least you have a record to see who entered the building.

Bajan Sayings Too True : 7/15/2009
Every large organization has policies. I worked in one where you swiped in and out with a pretty picture card and still had to sign in. The rationale behind this policy is that you have a written record of workers in the building in case of any emergencies. If you have a fire it is easier for the person assigned to do so, to take up a log book and account for all the staff. Rules are rules, not one for all the others and then one for "me". It is a Government owned building and not a private jet. He needs to be removed. What happened here is a dangerous sign. If this is the way some political appointees act, this voter unless she dies before the next election will be taking a very look at where she marks her "X". Optimist Prime, you really hit the nail on the head. I too am not at all blindfolded. He is not qualified and should remember where he came from before he treats people as above. We are human and will remember all of your negative history when you do things such as these. This guard should be honoured, not victimized. I remember him too from the 80's and he was very arrogant and downright "not nice". He doesn't know how to behave. Two appropriate Bajan sayings comes to mind. "Put a pig in a palace, he is still a pig" and "de higher up de monkey climb de more he show he foolish tail".

Parris wrong. Guard wrong!! : 7/14/2009
Both Mr. Parris and the security guard are wrong. Mr. Parris should follow the rules. He is not above the law. The security guard should have a log book for situations of this nature. His duty is to ensure a secure workplace and premises. However, since he is fully aware of who the most senior individual is in the corporation he should have granted Mr. Parris access, documented the situation in his record book or electronic record, and then escalated the matter to his manager. His manager should then raise the matter with Mr. Parris to avoid future issues. Incidentally, I suggest that the CBC should invest in a modern security system with swipe cards being the only means of access. The result would be proper electronic records and the ability to toss the log book. Signing-in/out at an organization as large and important as the CBC in 2009 is truly archaic.

chupssssse. : 7/14/2009
if the rules were that everyone should sign in, why would the chairman try to exempt himself from the rules? as someone else already stated, if the guard had not enforced the rules, he could have been fired. in my opinion this is childish, arrogant behaviour of somebody trying to get even.

disgusted : 7/14/2009
I salute Mr Clement the security personnel who follwed the rules implemented by Mr Parris.Everyday something like this happens. You see people don't remeber where they came from 7 who really help shape this society . they think that because they may have a title to their name or a salary that is probaly 10 times a "small man" they can rub **** in peoples faces. I applaud all who went on strike because of the situation & I an glad this was made public it only shows what he really thinks of persons of a lower class

: 7/14/2009
Proud of you for the co workers for showing support to the employee in question..,,

WHO IS RUNNING THE SHIP? : 7/14/2009
The article indicated that on two occassions recently, Mr. Parris neglected to sign the register. My questions are as follows: Did Mr. Parris sign the register on all the other occasions upon entering the facility following the announcement of the new rule? What were the circumstances surrounding Mr. Parris' entry on those two occasions where he neglected to sign the register...i.e was he ruuning late to a meeting for example? When was the rule implemented? What has been the feedback from the staff concerning the requirement that they sign the register after all these years of not having to do so? I find it highly unusual that Mr. Clement who obviously knows who Mr. Parris is would deny him entry to the facility because he neglected to sign the register. It seems to me that Mr. Clement was trying to make a statement about the implementation of the new rule by refusing entry to Mr. Parris for failing to sign the register. As such, any consequence to such action was at Mr. Clement's own peril.

Walkout : 7/14/2009
This is a normal trate of Mr Parris. I remembered in the seventies when he was at the Holiday inn now grand Barbados. This is how he treat the staff under him. He have an arrogrance to him when dealing with individuals of lower rank. These kind of people should never be in-charge of anything. To the Security officer you did the right thing. You are the true professional in this situation and I salute you. Keep on doing your job.

Walkout : 7/14/2009
This is in response to the person who titled they comment Walkout...How can the guard be wrong his job is to follow instructions. Prison Officer MUST search officers entering the compound as if they are searching strangers. Suppose the GM was entering the building with a gun would you still let him through? Rules are Rules and they are there for a reasons. With that thinking that is how we allow persons in high positions to change the landscape from Black & White to Shades of Grey. SHAME ON YOU.

Wildcat Strike : 7/14/2009
I look with some amusement on the fact that workers in this island will walk off the job at the drop of a hat. Unfortunately, it is no laughing matter. However, the rules apply to all, and one can be sure that there is more to this than meets the eye.

Court of Public Opinion : 7/14/2009
Well I guess the "ayes" have it if we go by this sample of opinions from the good people of this island and those abroad. To David Foster, there is no way this worker of 21 years was wrong, he was simply following instructions. The leader sets the example, he should be ashamed, the stuff shirt. If the worker had been wrong there is no way that he would still be at the present location.

: 7/14/2009
WHAT RULES SHOULD GO FOR ALL NOT JUST SOME.I agree with the perso that said,the higher ups and whites always being favored. Equal rights i say.

Walk out!!! : 7/14/2009
This island not communist,it's democratic,what the hell,who the heck leroy parris think he is..He initiated the change damn well lived by it...If the story is correct i alluded this security guard,if had he fail to ask the "king" not to sign he would have failed in his capacity of his job...Man keep up the good works!!!!!If this so call man leroy parris was here in north america he would have to do what each and every one in the same work place do bloody well SIGNED IN.........no question asked..

WHO REALLY SHOULD BE DISCIPLINE?? : 7/14/2009
Now Mr. Clement`s work record apparently speaks for itself - He does not bend the rules of security, hence his lengthy employment at CBC. I am really impressed with the support his colleagues are offering him...KUDOS to them! Tell me what you think people? Should Mr. Parris be disciplined for not following the rules? I'll tell you what I think..."HELL YA"!!! Readers, what hurts me most is that we as people of colour are constantly reinventing the slave wheel against each other. SHAME ON US! Let us liberate ourselves from mental slavery. Finally,to those who "think-they-are-high-and-mighty", displaying nothing but arrogance and the lack of people skills, this one is for you: "Let any man that thinketh he standeth take heed less he falls" -it is biblical! BajCan

Could not qulify to work as a guard : 7/14/2009
There is a much bigger issues here! What value, could a Leroy Parris add to CBC? Seriously! Think about it! That Parris is not a security guard in Barbados - is only because of Duprey and now Thompson. Leroy Parris merely highlights his serious shortcomings. That he now wrestles with security guards says a lot about him and merely highlights his anti-worker andti-union mentality. I still think Parris is again lucky.

WalkOut : 7/14/2009
I agree with the Security Guard. He was doing his job efficiently. CBC should be ashamed to be still using a book to sign in. They are really behind time. A swipe card system would have eliminated all the fuss and pompus attitude of the chairman.

MORE POWER THE THE GAURDS : 7/14/2009
I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS A GUARD IN BARBADOS, I HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE WORKING AT THE U.S EMBASSODOR HOME AT LAS.SABELLA IN ST.JAMES. G.G MAURICE KING WAS TOLL TO PARK HIS CAR ON THE OUT SIDE AND WALK IN LIKE EVERY ONE.MY DIRECTIVE FROM THE EMBASSY WAS TO LET IN THE THEM P.M SANDY,AND THE G.G. THE A/G RIP HELL AND MY BOSSES DEFENDED ME FOR A JOB WELL DONE. TWO WEEK LATER I WAS PROMOTED TO SUPPER. MY ADVICE IS THERE ARE RULES FOR A REASON. FOLLOW THEM. GIVE THE GAURDS A PROMOTION FOR HIS FIRMNESS. LOVE IT. BAJAN STATE TROPPER,FL

CBC and Leroy Parris : 7/14/2009
This situation with the guard does not surprise me, when you have given control of CBC to such an incompetent person as Leroy Parris. The political patronage that has given us this moron, has also see fit to burden the tax payers of Barbados with the bill for Leroy Parris debacle, CLICO. The money that Leroy Parris used to finance the DLP election, was from the bleeding of CLICO, and its unsound investment in the real estate market in Miami. So now we as barbadian tax payers have to foot their(DLP and CLICO)bill. Anyone who has come in contact with this man, knows that he is a functional illiterate. He has no concept of ethics, and as long as the DLP are associated with this cesspool, they too will end up in the bowels of the sewage plant in Lake Folly. Quite fitting in the location of the sewage plant. Shap Dog.

WALK OUT : 7/14/2009
WHATS GOOD FOR THE GOOSE IS ALSO GOOD FOR THE GANDER.

RULES ARE RULES - NOONE SHOULD BE EXEMPT : 7/14/2009
I dont get why this is even an issue. He set the rules, damn well follow them. Lead by example. Why should he be exempt from the rules that he put in place and where was it communicated to the guard that this new rule was only for the general public and not for higher-ups and better-offs. This is reminding me of the fiasco during ICC World Cup at Kensington when the guards searched the police!!!!! Protocol dictated they had to search EVERYONE entering the premises. No special mention was made of police. Is a 'lowly' guard expected to use judgement when a directive is given. Leave the guard alone and Leroy Parris sign the bl***ed book. STUPSE

Walkout : 7/14/2009
CBC implemented a rule that is being done in the USA in every building. Mr Clement needs to get on board.His twenty one years of service does not allow him to violate CBC's rules.

: 7/14/2009
Laws made for all and Paris is not beyond the law. Guess he's more arrogant now. People respect you more when you're humbled. Unfortunately, laws in Barbados are made for the poor and working class and not for the rich or white. Shame on you. Staff members who demonstrated should be proud. An attack against one is an attack against all. Solidarity

: 7/14/2009
Very good, Mr. Clement, one one is above the law.

: 7/14/2009
The Chairman of the law firm where I work in the US swipes his ID card to get into the building...end of story.

Yeah : 7/14/2009
Check these 'steps'....messenger-bigup-nuisance.

Above the law and all rule : 7/14/2009
No one is above the law and rules apply to everyone. CBC is not a private company - it is a state-owned entity. But, he who pays the piper calls the tune. This strike action will be in vain. It is either the guard or a much more important strategic currency, albeit - one that has been D'valued.

King Maguffy? : 7/14/2009
Leroy Parris should be trying to solve other problems and not harassing other persons that know how to do their jobs. If you give someone an order you should be happy that they carried it out. Who does he think he is? King Maguffy? He does not even know how to speak properly furthermore to be chairman of the board of CBC at that. He needs to be removed. It is not his entity, it belongs to all the taxpayers of this island past and present. I will leave out the future for now. The workers were right to stop working. Getting back to the future, CBC needs to be privatized. A lone television station in a developed country should not be the property of the state. That is the reason why King Maguffy thought that he could get away with this travesty, but the eyes of this country will be focused on him.

Walkout : 7/14/2009
"What is good for the goose is good for the gander." That security guard should be complimented for his commitment to his job. If the allegations are true, Mr. Parris should be ashamed of himself to have that security guard transferred. I worked in Wall St. and if the CEO of the company I worked for arrived without his ID, someone from his office had to go down 34 floors and identify him, in order for him to be admitted into the building. He never fretted or had anyone fired. The rules were approved by him. Me. Parris should make an amendment to his rules, and implement that system. We in Barbados must understand that rules and laws if made in a public domain are made for everyone to obey. We have to stop this foolishness of "untouchables" and "shareholders," this is 2009. Mr. Parris wake up, the staff was right to walk out. You travel often to developed countries and see the kind of security systems that are used. You should know better. Let this serve as a lesson to you. Keep up the good work up Security Guard we need more men like you working in sensitive areas.

walk out : 7/14/2009
The guard is right, who is he? Just a person with a name(leroy parris)what goes up must come down. To many people are walking around barbados with this attitude, start putting them in their place people...

Follow Your Own Rules : 7/14/2009
I salute the CBC staff's solidarity move in supporting a colleague. Chairman Leroy Parris, you instituted a rule that ALL persons, and that means NO Exceptions, that goes for you Mr. Parris MUST sign the Register at the front desk. Mr. Parris you ought to be ashamed that you did not follow your own rule and the Guard, Mr. Clement was right in enforcing your rule. It is a catch 22 because had he not insisted you sign, the register and permitted you entry, he would have faced possible termination for dereliction of duty. Mr. Parris, you was out of line for transferring Mr. Clement for doing his job and following regulations.

Poor Paris : 7/14/2009
paris sets the rules and then wants to break them? The poor security guard lasted 21 years in this politically charged environment because he follows the rules Paris, you can't have it both ways If you as the top boss setup a new rule, guess who has to set the example for everyone to follow Sounds like the guard goy Paris in some potta. But Paris sound like a bold faced chap and I do not see him backing down from a simple security guard A good leader knows when to be humble. Paris, humble yourself and lead by example Yje guard is right to stop anyone that did not follow the rules, including Paris, from entering the premisses Good Job Security Officer Come work at my house

WALKOUT : 7/14/2009
I have read this article and both parties are wrong.the chairman should have signed the visitors log.the guard however should not have stopped mr.parris from entering the building he is an official of the corporation.the guard should register his entry in the companies log book.and inform his supervisor or the general manager who would would deal with the matter.he was disrespectful to the chairman and should consider what actions are right when carrying out his duties.although the chairman was wrong he has lawful authority to enter the building and should not be restricted at all.davidfoster

good for one, good for all : 7/14/2009
Why institute a system for anyone entering a business place and think the person instituting the system would be treated any different from another person, he made the rule then he should live with it as well.