Dear Editor,
We live in a society where income levels are too low. How much does it cost a family of five to live and be nourished enough to learn, to have basic shelter and security? This is the challenge of our society and must define where our focus must be.
Our political leaders have tried different methods and used different strategies over time. Some have given the appearance of being successful and others have failed even if our leaders don't yet recognise it. But the majority have understood that there must be a public face which always seeks to motivate, to show empathy with the masses and always, always shows how they positively influence the process.
In this week, the third week of April, I have been able to use our current crop of political leaders as the butt of my jokes. I have been able to start a presentation with the following words: "Even though we live in country where our political leaders want to run away from Jamaica, or get emotional on a public platform because of crime and violence, we at (blank) will keep our promise...".
Each of us has a role to play in the success of this country. Yes, sometimes we get tired and we despair, but we talk with our God in the morning and come out with the spirit that says, "Yes. Lord, Yes."
Why? Because the second we don't, the minute we forget, the hour that we decide to put aside our focus we stand the chance of losing hold of everything.
Our first family must do what they are known for, go down on their knees and pray, pray unceasingly. Our Cabinet ministers must put on their game faces every single day and come out fighting; fighting for me, for you, for all of us. My prime minister cannot be queen; she has work to do She has to talk us through the challenges of daily living. Tell us how to succeed; tell us how the Government plans to help. Assure us that you are not only there to enjoy the spoils.
This is the job that must be done. As always if you can't stand the heat...
Christopher Givans
St Andrew
christopher.givans@gmail.com
Your job is more than material for jokes, PM
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We live in a society where income levels are too low. How much does it cost a family of five to live and be nourished enough to learn, to have basic shelter and security? This is the challenge of our society and must define where our focus must be.
Our political leaders have tried different methods and used different strategies over time. Some have given the appearance of being successful and others have failed even if our leaders don't yet recognise it. But the majority have understood that there must be a public face which always seeks to motivate, to show empathy with the masses and always, always shows how they positively influence the process.
In this week, the third week of April, I have been able to use our current crop of political leaders as the butt of my jokes. I have been able to start a presentation with the following words: "Even though we live in country where our political leaders want to run away from Jamaica, or get emotional on a public platform because of crime and violence, we at (blank) will keep our promise...".
Each of us has a role to play in the success of this country. Yes, sometimes we get tired and we despair, but we talk with our God in the morning and come out with the spirit that says, "Yes. Lord, Yes."
Why? Because the second we don't, the minute we forget, the hour that we decide to put aside our focus we stand the chance of losing hold of everything.
Our first family must do what they are known for, go down on their knees and pray, pray unceasingly. Our Cabinet ministers must put on their game faces every single day and come out fighting; fighting for me, for you, for all of us. My prime minister cannot be queen; she has work to do She has to talk us through the challenges of daily living. Tell us how to succeed; tell us how the Government plans to help. Assure us that you are not only there to enjoy the spoils.
This is the job that must be done. As always if you can't stand the heat...
Christopher Givans
St Andrew
christopher.givans@gmail.com
Your job is more than material for jokes, PM
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