Education key
I visited Jamaica recently and even though poverty and crime are on the rise, it's still an awesome place. One of the things I believe could make a huge difference is education.
Maybe if the people and the leaders could form an agreement that would increase the literacy level of Jamaica, maybe crime would decrease because the majority would have a little more knowledge and understanding that could be useful to us all.
Maybe if more of the youths had an education or skill they would be able to provide their own bread for themselves and those around them.
This would (well, maybe) lessen the number of people begging the entertainers, visitors, politicians, business persons, and the list goes on.
Improving the livelihood of the population would strengthen the market. A strong market would mean that Jamaica would stand a better chance economically.
- Andre Prehay, PrehayLife@aol.com, Dallas, TX,Via Go-Jamaica
Mrs. Stone's bravery I just want to commend Mrs. Stone for her bravery and honesty. AIDS/HIV is real and people continue to have unprotected sex as though it could neverhappen to them. I visit Jamaica every year and what bothers me the most are the men who litter the street trying to pick up tourist women, not caring anything about their HIV status.
Most people don't know that HIV has an eight to 10-year incubation period. It could take as long as 10 years for it to show up in their blood before they begin to have symptoms. All the while they could be unknowingly infecting others.
I hope that she never regrets sharing her story with the world. I pray that God will grant her longevity and faith that a cure will come soon.
- Jamie Brown, jbrown4048@yahoo.com, Los Angeles, California,Via Go-Jamaica
The Old Capital I was born and raised in Spanish Town, a place I hold dear to my heart to this day. I had the privilege of seeing the old courthouse in operation before it was destroyed by fire. I used to play in the park, look at the cannon and marvel at the Sir Rodney Memorial statue.
Spanish Town is a place, a treasure, and I would love to see peace and prosperity restored to the Old Capital. I would love to see again the days when tourists would visit the Old Capital and marvel at the building designs.
I would love to see children playing in the park again. I would love to see the building restored. I want to see crime under control. But, most important, I would love to return home to my Spanish Town, my St. Jago de la Vega.
- Winston Webley, wwebley@hotmail.com, Plantation, Florida, Via Go-Jamaica
