Dear Editor,
The Opposition knows that what is being done by the Government, with aid from multilateral such as the IMF, is the foundation for future success.
But, instead of supporting it, they find all means to distract the Jamaican people from the progress being made. Audley Shaw has no moral authority to dictate what should be done with regards to the economy. He got his chance and look what happened.
The right person for the job is already occupying office and it is now up to us to support the minister and his team in their efforts of implementing the right policies to stimulate economic growth and put Jamaica on the right track. Dr Phillips has proven that he is more than capable of balancing our financial books. After all, he is a trained economist.
We have seen the return of investor confidence, growth in key sectors of the economy, a reduction in the debt-to-GDP ratio and three successful IMF tests. We wait, in anticipation, of the fourth. But, with all these positives, the Opposition is still not convinced that we are not on the right path.
It must no longer be a political thing but a Jamaica thing. Minister, don't be distracted by the detractors that are lurking around. Keep the faith, stand your ground and continue the good work you are doing.
Shemar Barnes
shem_scb@yahoo.com
The Opposition knows that what is being done by the Government, with aid from multilateral such as the IMF, is the foundation for future success.
But, instead of supporting it, they find all means to distract the Jamaican people from the progress being made. Audley Shaw has no moral authority to dictate what should be done with regards to the economy. He got his chance and look what happened.
The right person for the job is already occupying office and it is now up to us to support the minister and his team in their efforts of implementing the right policies to stimulate economic growth and put Jamaica on the right track. Dr Phillips has proven that he is more than capable of balancing our financial books. After all, he is a trained economist.
We have seen the return of investor confidence, growth in key sectors of the economy, a reduction in the debt-to-GDP ratio and three successful IMF tests. We wait, in anticipation, of the fourth. But, with all these positives, the Opposition is still not convinced that we are not on the right path.
It must no longer be a political thing but a Jamaica thing. Minister, don't be distracted by the detractors that are lurking around. Keep the faith, stand your ground and continue the good work you are doing.
Shemar Barnes
shem_scb@yahoo.com