The cost of living in Jamaica is rising at breakneck speed and government has one solution for it, IMF. The number one solution for economic decay is productivity, it is absurd to try fix an economy or a third world economy with just more and more borrowing. The Jamaican people need to move away from the extravagance syndrome.
Every Jamaican wants to drive a 'Avalanche' while, in fact , the country has no backbone to support such life style. Jamaica lives too far beyond its means. In addition, we should want to know why Jamaica really needs an army, two airports or maybe a third one will soon be in construction? One thing I know, the Jamaican people is resilient and hard working, at least one section of the population.
There is, on the other hand, a 'Get Rich Quick' mentality that will make the country suffer enormously. Too many young men are just waiting to be the next super star while in reality stardom is one of the most fickle aspects of human destiny.
The other critical aspect that Jamaicans may need to take a hard look on is the judicial system. Lack of proper procedures and lack of result driven investigations as it relates to crime is a severe dark spot in daily life. Jamaica records over one thousand murders per year, and for the most part, approximately one hundred criminals tried. This is absolutely disturbing for the Island nation as this has the potential to affecting its economy further.
It may be easy to blame the current government based on the fact that "everything rises and falls on leadership." However, we cannot forget that this government is, in fact, just the 'new kids on the block' and those who ruled the country for nearly 20 years did very little to engage in real sustainable development. The politics of the past years are hurting Jamaica real hard and it does not seem that the leaders really understand the extent of the struggle that ordinary Jamaicans face.
I am not from Jamaica, but I am in many ways a Jamaican. I have lived here for nearly ten years, not as a passive alien but, as a fully engaged member of the Jamaican society. Hence I conclude that Jamaica needs a compelling voice to make its case to the institutions from which it wishes to borrow and legislate policies that will validate youth empowerment, thus put the nation to work.
May God help us overcome!
Written by Louinel Jean
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