St. Maarten Private Eye

Fair and Balanced Transparency? - (Trademarked)

Two stories this past week centered on government transparency, the first was Maria's disappointment in the Daily Herald printing information about the draft Sports Policy and then the DH irritated Roy enough with an Editorial questioning his trip to NY to meet Murdoch that he felt a need to write a letter about it.

The issue with Maria is clear really and she contradicts herself in her letter when she states that the idea is to involve everyone in the process and get as much input and advice as possible" So what's the problem Maria?

Then there is Rupert Murdoch....

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Poor Roy doesn't really have any clue what Government Transparency means, that doesn't mean we should excuse him for his ignorance, just that he has one, an excuse. His letter mentions that the only reason the press got any information at all about the trip is because they heard 'whispers' and followed up on them. It's quite amusing how he goes into details and exact times (8.04pm) when in reality his long winded letter can be edited in to something like this.

Dear Editor,

You want transparency from me? Okay, here's something to stare at until it becomes absolutely clear to you --- the uplifted middle finger of my hand. How dare you ask me to explain anything to you or to SHTA or to the public that elected me?

Roy Marlin
Commissioner of Tourism

As for Rupert Murdoch, the man is no friend of truth, journalism or being fair and balanced.. Please take some time and check out the following links.

Outfoxed play list. This link will play a selection of videos about Fox News, you can find more here. If you have the time you can find the whole Outfoxed movie here on Google video.

The Today's reaction was rather interesting, using their Opinion and Commentary page as an extension of their Editorial page, at first they expressed some caution, they then praised Roy for getting Murdoch's attention. It seems he is a frequent visitor and respects the 'progress; the island has made in the past years.

Roy and Murdoch will probably get along fine and no doubt they will meet again when Murdoch comes to visit to discuss ideas and plans. What a sobering thought.

Hady.

Roy on Murdoch and transparency - 1st March 2008

Today O and C - The Murdoch deal - 1st March

News Corp to promote SXM - 1st March 2008

Today O and C - The Murdoch Trail - 29th February 2008

Daily Herald - Sarah and Roy meet Murdoch - 29th February 2008

Daily Herald Editorial - Open Government - 29th February 2008

Roy and Sarah in NY to meet Murdoch - 28th February 2008

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