Many have given Bruce Golding and his people a failing grade. However, was the administration before them any better? We have one year versus 18 years. It reminds me of the old proverb that says, "Carry the same bucket to the well everyday, and one day the b0ttom is going to drop out."
So for 18 years we had one ruling, now after one year we expect this administration to make this huge change? According to the Jamaican Observer, Tech's Dr Horace Williams, a lecturer in the School of Business Administration, also gave the government a "passing grade for effort", but said that it had fallen victim to its own short-sightedness and had been overly 'optimistic' in promises to reduce crime, achieve single digit inflation, low interest rates and create 'jobs, jobs, jobs'.
I think the one thing that people are disappointed with is the level of crime that has occurred. Although Kingfish and company have indeed clamped down on the badman dem, I (as many other Jamaicans) feel the government could do better.
But corruption is on both sides. The gunman run the country.
Well for a little while it seemed the two political parties were one. It seemed that way as they lined up on the street by Gordon House to glimpse the Prime Minister (Bruce Golding) and the ex (Mama P-Portia Simpson Miller) and also watch the opening of Parliament yesterday.
One man was quoted as saying, ""Me come out fi see Bruce," said Horace Davis, one of the many vendors who set up mini stalls along the sidewalk yesterday. "Me want fi hear from him how him deal with the budget."
Portia received a warm greeting as well. Some of her supporters even sang the PNP song. For more of the story Click Here.
See, who says Prince Charles nuh have nuhrhythm. Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, visited Jamaica on tour of the Caribbean islands to promote environmental protection. It was however his visit to Trench Town's "Culture Yard," that is the talk of all the media stations. Many of the members of the community were ready for his arrival. (mi can bet say they clean up nicely).
One craft lady at the Culture Yard was cited as say, "People from all over the gather outside the community center where he was. It did nice man, people did glad fi see him."
The Rastafarian community showed his much respect and invited the Prince to play their drums. That part of the festivities was held outside because the area was blocked off. One of the men stated, "Mi say we carry we drums and tings and dem go stand outside and chant down the place."
Especially optimistic about the visit was Rose Town's residents who though formally divided by the political violence between North and South have united for restoration efforts. The residents of the West Kingston community play a large part in the development of the Kingston Restoration Company (KRC), Construction Assistance Skills Transfer and Learning the Environment(CASTLE) program (which began in 2000). The prince was able to tour the area and also participated in planting a tree.
To culminate their visit the royal couple were led through the home - now a museum honoring the late singer - by Marley's widow, Rita, and sons Robert and Rohan. Both Camille and the Prince had a jam session with the Rastafarian's there as well. Boy, I bet Bob is rolling over in his grave. See if Bob was there he nuh must would have to offer them a spliff. Bob, was always Bob. I would of loved to see them dancing though. That would of been cool.
It was nice though the the Prince has taken the time to visit his past and present colonies. For more photos and information you can check out. (Showbiz)
FOUR of the five dismissed members of the Public Service Commission (PSC) have filed suit against Prime Minister Bruce Golding's decision to terminate their services.
It seem that Daisy Coke, Michael Fennell , Edwin Jones and Pauline Findlay have asked for a review of their dismissal. The dismissal was stated for grounds of misbehaviour.
Before former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller left office she tried to to prevent the release of the members.
She was granted and injunction but they were fired before she was able to use it. For more on this check out- Jamaica Observer
Bruce celebrating his birthday ana the victory of his party The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is celebrating its second straight victory at the polls in just three months, its third in four years, having swept yesterday's local government elections.
Once the dust cleared it was declared that nine of the 13 Parish Councils were won. In St. Ann's Parish a tie was declared. This was due to the fact that the People's National Party and the Jamaica Labor Party won eight divisions each in the 16 seat council. The PNP has also picked up Portland, Hanover and Manchester.
A lot of dead streets were viewed throughout the election process yesterday. This probably due to the increase of crime that generally sweeps the area during election time. All I know it is time for change in Jamaica. The message sent with the Labour party is that the people want a change, tired of the corruption and want to see bigger and better things for the island.
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