THE EDITOR, Madam:
The portrait of the island that has been painted by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has placed in the thoughts of visitors that Jamaica is no problem. Damian Junior Gong Marley who recently won a double Grammy for his album Welcome to Jamrock outlined the reality of Jah-Mek-Yah.
The nation is gaining awards in all areas where in the development of businesses attracting investors from the North American and European markets. But, inspite of all these, where does the focus of our children and young adults comes into the picture?
Yes, we are opened for business and it is like for every newly constructed buildings there are five new children plying the stretch hand trade at every stop signs. The concept of "no problem" is one which is like a dream and a fairytale line that is frequently used by persons who don't have a clue of what is hunger.
Investments in the local market is a questionable one because although we are able to attract many investors, it seems as if they are only draining all the benefits from the little resources we possess. The poor are not experiencing any change within their areas of society. We need a collaborative effort with these multibillion investors to stem the change of the cries in the streets. How much of these large firms have taken the task to foster at least one child or linking with a community to create a window of hope for the hopeless?
It is clear that the cries of the poor are getting louder thus resulting in the spin-off which is the escalation of crime and violence. Let's get back to basics, and stop waiting on foreigners to create hope for our people, together with one aim we can make it.
I am, etc.,
RORY SCOTT
Portland
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