Good show, Jamaica
I LIVE in New York and have followed the Woolmer saga on the Internet. While I do not dispute the final findings, let us not come down too hard on the Jamaicans.
First, I guarantee they have made their share of errors and coming to a country where quite likely they are already thinking that their way of doing things is not up to the proper standard, they are going to be looking for every and any thing to pick at.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force should be commended also for asking specialists from abroad, regardless; this way no one can say anything was being hidden. They were right to interview the Pakistanis, regardless of how embarrassing it may seem. If they would like to take legal action, well more power to them. I am sorry he died, but Jamaica, you have nothing to be ashamed of and everything to be proud of. You did put on a good show.
- J. Elaine McDonald, J.McD062658@optonline.net, Parkchester, Bronx, New York, Via Go-Jamaica
No receipt books
As a farmer in western St. Mary, I am extremely disappointed at the distribution and availability of the receipt books, arranged by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) in the anti-praedial larceny campaign.
A farmer in western St. Mary is obliged to travel to Highgate (Orange River) to purchase a receipt book for $500. A round trip to Highgate costs $600. This means to acquire a book is costing $1,100. This raises the question of why the books are not available to Rural Agricultural Development Agency officers in their normal round of duty.
A great number of farmers in this area do not possess a receipt book. Could the JAS think again about the distribution of these books?
- A.S. Byfield, St. Mary
Peace message
In addition to the plethora of political advertisements that are soon to hit the print and electronic media, there needs to be some ads promoting a message of peace in the period leading up to the general election.
Such ads should be funded by the Government, the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, and other similar bodies, in whose best interest it is that Jamaica remain as stable and peaceful as possible throughout the current campaign/election season.
Additionally, the leaders of both political parties need to give respective national broadcasts promoting peaceful elections and encouraging their supporters to desist from engaging in violent and illegal acts. Both speeches should be broadcast at least twice per week following the announcement of the election date.
- Patrick A. Gallimore, pagalley@hotmail.com, Kingston, Via Go-Jamaica
