Clifford Rowland
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Clifford Rowland is a fictional government
politician
in the Belize
an drama
tic television series Noh Matta Wat!
He is played by Kent Clare.
. When we first meet him he is taking refuge inside his office from a group of angry protest
ers demanding he pay for a contract he signed to fix the local hospital; he is swearing and threatening the protesters. It is into this cauldron of tension that Margaret Diego steps to ask Clifford to help free her son (and his) Randy Diego from jail, where he has been unjustly incarcerated for a murder he did not commit. He agrees reluctantly after finding out that Randy is indeed his son (and with a little help from KREM DJ E. Jay Hill, who plays a tape of Randy rapping "Daddy Come Find Me" after Dan Man
gives it to him). Clifford bails Randy from jail and explains who he is, which leaves Randy confused and somewhat let down. The viewer is not explicitly told that Randy beats the charges, but the real killers have been captured.
and later Ansel West) is secretly leaking information to the press about Rowland's dealings. Things appear to fall apart for Rowland when a combination of one of these leaks and his wife finding out about his affair and Randy publicly dissing him on radio with a new anti-political song causes him to spin out. If there is a season 3, this could be an angle for the producers to explore.
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Politician
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in the Belize
Belize
Belize is a constitutional monarchy and the northernmost country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Even though Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official...
an drama
Drama
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tic television series Noh Matta Wat!
Noh Matta Wat!
Noh Matta Wat! is a Belizean dramatic television series. It airs locally on Great Belize Television ; Tropical Vision Limited and Krem Television ....
He is played by Kent Clare.
Season 1
Rowland is intelligent but naive and prone to corruptionPolitical corruption
Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by...
. When we first meet him he is taking refuge inside his office from a group of angry protest
Protest
A protest is an expression of objection, by words or by actions, to particular events, policies or situations. Protests can take many different forms, from individual statements to mass demonstrations...
ers demanding he pay for a contract he signed to fix the local hospital; he is swearing and threatening the protesters. It is into this cauldron of tension that Margaret Diego steps to ask Clifford to help free her son (and his) Randy Diego from jail, where he has been unjustly incarcerated for a murder he did not commit. He agrees reluctantly after finding out that Randy is indeed his son (and with a little help from KREM DJ E. Jay Hill, who plays a tape of Randy rapping "Daddy Come Find Me" after Dan Man
Dan Man
Dan Man is the stage name of Belizean entertainer Allison Hemsley. Hemsley, born in Belize City in 1973, is a local musician and composer that has led the return of local rap and dancehall music to Belizean airwaves.- Participation in 2005 protests :...
gives it to him). Clifford bails Randy from jail and explains who he is, which leaves Randy confused and somewhat let down. The viewer is not explicitly told that Randy beats the charges, but the real killers have been captured.
Season 2
The second season starts with Clifford both attempting to fulfill his role as a father to Randy and participating in more schemes with Ministry partner Jack. At the same time he is trying to sneak back into the life of Margaret, much to Randy's dismay, and carrying on an affair with his secretary. Randy wants nothing to do with his new father, having considered Dan Man his father all along. In addition, his aide Preston (originally played by Denvor FairweatherDenvor Fairweather
Denvor Fairweather is a Belizean television producer and executive.- Education and early television work :Fairweather attended Saint John's College Junior College from 1991 to 1993, working in his final year with the Channel 3 television wing of the Broadcasting Corporation of Belize...
and later Ansel West) is secretly leaking information to the press about Rowland's dealings. Things appear to fall apart for Rowland when a combination of one of these leaks and his wife finding out about his affair and Randy publicly dissing him on radio with a new anti-political song causes him to spin out. If there is a season 3, this could be an angle for the producers to explore.