Dear Editor,
Prime Minister Simpson Miller chuckled when asked by a journalist what ‘Plan B’ was, as it relates to our negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
‘Plan B’ was probably not revealed by the prime minister for strategic economic and political reasons.
It is of utmost importance for our leaders to have at least another option when faced with matters of such a critical nature and remain open-minded.
Jamaica’s current economic situation may not yet be at the stage where it becomes universally accepted that we are in a crisis, but the longer we take to finalise an agreement with the IMF, the more this is likely.
How will the protracted delay affect or alter ‘Plan B’ or any other options that the Government may be contemplating?
The global economic situation is unfavourable and unpredictable. Options allow us to create opportunities from adversity. People get anxious or panic when they start running out of options, and an accepted definition of hell is enduring the unbearable without any option.
It is for these reasons that it may not prove a bad idea for the Government to reconsider and allow for more openness, so there can be timely evaluation of the limited options available, and prompt action based on the path more suitable to Jamaica’s economic and political interests.
Hesitation and inaction will certainly worsen our economic situation.
Daive R Facey
DR.Facey@gmail.com
Prime Minister Simpson Miller chuckled when asked by a journalist what ‘Plan B’ was, as it relates to our negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
‘Plan B’ was probably not revealed by the prime minister for strategic economic and political reasons.
It is of utmost importance for our leaders to have at least another option when faced with matters of such a critical nature and remain open-minded.
Jamaica’s current economic situation may not yet be at the stage where it becomes universally accepted that we are in a crisis, but the longer we take to finalise an agreement with the IMF, the more this is likely.
How will the protracted delay affect or alter ‘Plan B’ or any other options that the Government may be contemplating?
The global economic situation is unfavourable and unpredictable. Options allow us to create opportunities from adversity. People get anxious or panic when they start running out of options, and an accepted definition of hell is enduring the unbearable without any option.
It is for these reasons that it may not prove a bad idea for the Government to reconsider and allow for more openness, so there can be timely evaluation of the limited options available, and prompt action based on the path more suitable to Jamaica’s economic and political interests.
Hesitation and inaction will certainly worsen our economic situation.
Daive R Facey
DR.Facey@gmail.com