Our big picture shouldn't be political

Dear Editor,

We are the largest English-speaking island in the western Caribbean and we may have taken that for granted. With Cuba re-establishing relations with the US, should Jamaica be worried? I am somewhat; unless we get our act together.

It may take a few years, but Cuba is strategically positioning itself to compete with Jamaica by teaching its citizens English.

Now, if you have visited Cuba, therein lies a mystery the world cannot wait to explore. The beautiful, accessible beaches; the food and culture, etc, that make up destination Cuba, will be where all roads lead -- well, ships and planes too.

Increased crime and lawlessness, possibly driven by continued social deterioration, affect Jamaica on a whole. Political tribalism will need to take a back seat, and our movers and shakers will need to step forward, forming a public-private partnership to strategise collectively on the economic and social plans that will allow Jamaica to compete with Cuba when she opens her shores. This is vital to Jamaica's tourism future. I am pro-Jamaica always, so we need to look at the big picture.

Georgia Scott

London, England

gesscott@yahoo.com

Our big picture shouldn't be political

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