And Still I Rise

On the front page of a local newspaper is a story of a young businessman who was arrested for attempting to board his flight with a gun in his carry on luggage.From all reports he would have left here with the gun in his possession,claiming that he forgot it was in his briefcase.It makes you wonder how did he clear airport security at Arnos Vale.Or,is it a case of because of who he is that security checks were waived?.I know for a fact that they are less than thorough with certain members of society when they are leaving this island.

This,however calls for urgent action by the Min of National Security in collaboration with the Airport authorities.It also brings into question regional airport security because it appears the gun was undetected when he went into Barbados. But,I credit the local aiport with more blame and if it is is found to be at fault some heads are supposed to roll for such a serious security breach.No passenger should be allowed to be on any flight bearing firearms.Needless,we bury our heads in the sand and think that nothing serious can happen in our part of the world.