Dear Editor,
Jamaica desperately needs another JTA, not the 'lion-hearted cat' but rather a roaring, hungry lion.
By JTA I mean Jamaica Taxpayers' Association. There does not seem to be anyone looking out for the interest of the Jamaican taxpayer, the majority of whom are struggling to keep a roof over their heads and food on their tables. Everyone in and out of Government looks to the taxpayer for more when there is barely enough to go around.
The new JTA would promote the interest of the Jamaican taxpayer; ensuring that taxpayers' money is spent effectively and efficiently, ensuring probity in public affairs by insisting on transparency and promoting the just and equitable use of government assets and natural resources.
Based on the attitude and behaviour of some ministers, one would imagine that Jamaica is a rich country. Their offices have to be in the high-rental district and they spend millions on renovation and decor. They drive high-end SUVs and enjoy air-conditioned comfort at the expense of taxpayers. All while the harsh reality for a lot of taxpayers is the constant struggle just to make it through another day.
A common perception among taxpayers is that Government is bloated and inefficient and that their bureaucratic red tape is set to maintain their fiefdoms while they strangle the economy. The restructuring, modernisation and consolidation of the public sector is, therefore, long overdue.
The Jamaican debt is fast approaching $2 trillion, racked up over time by ineffective and inefficient governance, under the pretence that they were doing something good for the people.
It is time we borrow only to invest in projects that will generate a return to pay back the loan. The Jamaican taxpayer deserves that their money be used to provide goods and services for all the people and definitely not for the aggrandisement of government ministers.
The Jamaica Taxpayers' Association will work to seek jobs for the Jamaican people and an economy that is growing, with all waste and inefficiency in operations eliminated. The Jamaican taxpayers need relief now!
Should the hungry lion be awakened? What do you think?
Andre Bell
Jahmekya.ja@gmail.com
Wanted: A lion of a JTA
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Jamaica desperately needs another JTA, not the 'lion-hearted cat' but rather a roaring, hungry lion.
By JTA I mean Jamaica Taxpayers' Association. There does not seem to be anyone looking out for the interest of the Jamaican taxpayer, the majority of whom are struggling to keep a roof over their heads and food on their tables. Everyone in and out of Government looks to the taxpayer for more when there is barely enough to go around.
The new JTA would promote the interest of the Jamaican taxpayer; ensuring that taxpayers' money is spent effectively and efficiently, ensuring probity in public affairs by insisting on transparency and promoting the just and equitable use of government assets and natural resources.
Based on the attitude and behaviour of some ministers, one would imagine that Jamaica is a rich country. Their offices have to be in the high-rental district and they spend millions on renovation and decor. They drive high-end SUVs and enjoy air-conditioned comfort at the expense of taxpayers. All while the harsh reality for a lot of taxpayers is the constant struggle just to make it through another day.
A common perception among taxpayers is that Government is bloated and inefficient and that their bureaucratic red tape is set to maintain their fiefdoms while they strangle the economy. The restructuring, modernisation and consolidation of the public sector is, therefore, long overdue.
The Jamaican debt is fast approaching $2 trillion, racked up over time by ineffective and inefficient governance, under the pretence that they were doing something good for the people.
It is time we borrow only to invest in projects that will generate a return to pay back the loan. The Jamaican taxpayer deserves that their money be used to provide goods and services for all the people and definitely not for the aggrandisement of government ministers.
The Jamaica Taxpayers' Association will work to seek jobs for the Jamaican people and an economy that is growing, with all waste and inefficiency in operations eliminated. The Jamaican taxpayers need relief now!
Should the hungry lion be awakened? What do you think?
Andre Bell
Jahmekya.ja@gmail.com
Wanted: A lion of a JTA
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