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**ANTIGUAN WOMAN** » 2012-07-26 09:58

The Govt cannot even do their own jobs,how under the heavens can they determine who is right for anything??

**Osbert R. Frederick** » 2012-07-25 21:45

When the ALP was in power, Alister did not ask to UPP to take action with reference to the national accounts; he took action himself. Has he lost his testaular fortitude, or is it only when the ALP is in power. If anyone has selective memory it certainy is you. Why he never take this government to court? No he couldn't because they gave him award and now as one blogger says, his box hand. I think it was people like you who said what was wrong would be made right. What has happened to that?

**Daughter of Klaas** » 2012-07-25 20:06

Yet another slap in our faces! How much more disrespect can we take from this government? It is well known that Alister is nothing but an opportunist. I guess we should congratulate him for seizing this opportunity. "Get ready for a bumpy ride, get ready for a bumpy ride...."

TC » 2012-07-25 19:10

Congrats Alister, I know you will put Antigua and Barbuda first

**UNITED STATES** » 2012-07-25 17:31

I do not know this man Alister Thomas.If the government believe that he is the right person for job so be it.Just because he does not have a college degree does not disqualify him from getting the job.Some of the best and richest business persons in the United States did not graduate from college.If this said person was a foreigner perhaps it would have been okay.Antiguans have no honor in their own country,they get no respect.Reminde r,respect begins with you.

**OMG** » 2012-07-25 15:59

Is this the same Alister that Kubli sang about ? Wha dem really tek us for? Accountability? ? Transparency??. WHERE WHEN AND FROM WHO.GOSH MAN

**Concern Antiguan** » 2012-07-25 15:42

What are his qualifications for the position?

**ANTIGUAN WOMAN** » 2012-07-25 14:59

No wonder we could not hear from in,his vocals cords are now tied. He is just another political xxroxxixxte as he used to call others. If we have not seen transparency/ac countability after 81/4 yrs i really would not hold my breath.Again i make the call to Mr Baldwin spencer,we have had enough of your incompetence,op en xexextion and dictatorship attitude,just go now please.

**jeb** » 2012-07-25 14:47

There is no evidence that I am aware, of impartiality allowed in the UPP government. This reeks of “tow the line” $$.

Minus weekends, holiday and sick leave this man only needs to actually show up for work or be productive for approximately 215 days per year. Salary plus allowance and “tip”…all this compliments of the struggling and suffering tax payers in this bankrupt country!

**fnpsr** » 2012-07-25 14:41

What are his duties and do in and of themselves necessitate the use of a car and the attendant car allowance?

"Let's fix the little things with RWE before we attempt to fix the big things."

**inolvidable50** » 2012-07-25 14:40

A true son of the soil has been rewarded. Continue the hard work. You will do a great job.

**tenman** » 2012-07-25 13:52

Dadliman if Thomas has Cool rulers sick "boxhand" attitude I would have to agree with you. The "its my turn now to back up my truck" attitude is why we are in the mess we are. I hope you are wrong about Thomas. Perhaps naive but I would like to think that we can find persons who can be described as a person for all seasons, for this position and other similar ones like the integrity commission

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**Anu** » 2012-07-25 13:33

I really hope Alister will be able to perform his duties with impartiality, being aligned with the Baldwin Spencer's govt. One would only have to wait and see his performance when his duties commence. I will be cautiously optimistic, however i will not be holding my breath.

**Cool Ruler** » 2012-07-25 12:12

Ma bather with the haters Alister, if its time for your box hand you deserve it. The detractors like xxxy Frederick have selective amnesia. Unlike the many ghost workers they use to hire I know you will work for your money.

**RAWLSTON POMPEY** » 2012-07-25 09:39

Interesting responses from Caribarena's loyal and passionate readers. The candidate, a pragmatist, is known for his independence, rationale and objectivity. Lest he "...SKIVE," he is expected to live up to these ideals.

If the provisions of the "...FREEEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT NO.19 OF 20004" are to be followed, (and consensually approved), then there might be some time for incubation.

Section 15 of the ACT states "...The Information Commissioner is APPOINTED by the Governor General acting on the RECOMMENDATION of the Prime Minister with the APPROVAL of both Houses of Parliament (Lower/Upper) for a term not exceeding three (3) years and shall not hold office for more than two consecutive terms. The Commissioner will be assisted by Staff appointed to the PUBLIC SERVICE and SHALL not be subject to the direction or control of ANY person or authority."

Invariably, this is easier said than done. Given the procedures, we might just be "...Counting Chickens" before they are hatched.

**DadliMan** » 2012-07-25 09:19

The Alister described in your post (2012-07-25 07:45) is the OLD Alister Thomas. The new Alister is very different. Take a look at the xxxes for the xxxxt's xxxl and you will get a clear picture of the new Alister.

The UPP administration has systematically silenced its vocal opposition by offering them lucrative positions, or as we say colloquially, by putting x in their x. Look no further that Bruce, Clarvis, Joan, Gisele, and Alister. They all pontificated on the virtues of right and wrong prior to March, 2004. Since then, they have been as quiet as church mice.

When was the last time you heard Alister open his mouth about all the wrongs going on in A&B? It is worse than if Alister no longer resides here.

**tenman** » 2012-07-25 08:43

Osbert R. Frederick, on this issue, your memory is bad. In the early days after the 2004 elections, he used to be on ZDK and was very critical of the UPP. At the time he pointed out what we had is a sham. As recent as 2011, there was an article on the medium with him suggesting that the ALP take action regarding the current government not providing the constitutionall y mandated audited accounts:
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Thomas told Caribarena.com that while he is not in a position to take such legal action again, “the opposition and the chairman of the public accounts committee have a precedent” that they should capitalize on. Further, Thomas noted that since the government had campaigned against the outdated accounts, it should raise some eyebrows considering the position it now finds itself in. He reiterated that the opposition should simply refer or take precedence on the previous case that was established. “It was a High Court decision with a seminal result in the Commonwealth, and all they need to do is just take the action…” he said. Read more: http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/news/latest/97247-thomas-advises-opposition-to-follow-precedent.html#ixzz21da6hDP6

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**Osbert R. Frederick** » 2012-07-25 08:21

Aha, he did take the Labour Party to court over the non published public accounts. Once the UPP came to office, 'not a drum was heard'; Tim Hector. This government really know how to xxx xxx people and like the Million Dollar Man Ted Debiasi from Stampede Wrestling use to say, "Everyone has a price Mr. Walan". We now know. I encourage him to read the statement from E.G. White, "The world is looking for men who will not be bought or sold........... " I pray every day that my God will give be the courage to be such a man. The only price on my head has been paid on Calary by the precious blood of Jesus.

**tenman** » 2012-07-25 07:45

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An information commissioner is a critical player in the practice of freedom of information. Several questions remain unanswered, such as whether David was able to fulfill all the requirements of the position? Did she train public officials, recommend on reforms, monitor and report compliance of the Information Act, and publish guidelines on how to use the Act ? Asked whether she had issued annual reports, and where they could be found, she replied: ”I only made one report of a period, and I handed that over to the attorney general.” She did not know how or where we could get a copy of that report. Read more: http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/news/latest/98622-no-information-commissioner-in-sight.html#ixzz21dGRkvtC

Alister Thomas is known to for his professionalism , particularly his independence. I don't expect to see a repeat of his predecessors in-actions.

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**Jumbee Picknee** » 2012-07-25 07:13

Greetings, I have always known you as a fighter for the Equal Rights of people who are less fortunate since your beginnings with Tim Hector and the ACLM. I hope you do NOT allow Politricks to sway your decision making, but then again, you're a political appointee. Congrats and stay focused on One Aim, One Truth, One Destiny...Swall ows, "we go march in peace, from AfricanLiberati on Day...

**Rude Boy** » 2012-07-25 07:10

This is the same Alister who used to talk about "House Nigger"?

Some people just have no shame!

Weston is right to cuss him!

**Aha** » 2012-07-25 03:31

If you can see wrong and look the other way then you are on your way to becoming a "big shot" in this country. I wonder how they sleep at nights.
I heard that he was threatening to take the government to court over the 8 years of outstanding public audits. Could this be his "cheese" or gravy train stop?
Time alone will tell as work and chat don't very often walk the same path

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