Exemplary service I write inconnection with the recent retirement of Mrs. Ruby Martin as chairman of the Maxfield Park Children's Home after almost 20 years of service, which saw many improvements including a library, plant nursery with skill training programme, computer centre, basketball court, kindergarten and playground, to name a few.
The job of the chairman was fraught with problems from the start, union issues, health and staffing issues, were all addressed as matters of importance. Through all adversities, Mrs. Martin, as did the board in support, continued to strive for excellence.
It saddens me greatly that after so many years of dedication, her retirement has only prompted a letter of thanks from the Government. I think it would have been appropriate to have organised a farewell at the home which would have given the children the opportunity to say 'goodbye' in their special way.
- Nicola Crosswell-Mair,
Kingston 10
Empty promises For Portia or Bruce this is a time of strategising and campaigning. For me, it's a time of listening to the empty promises and campaign songs that force me to remember the state of our country, and look ahead and wonder the state it will be in five years from now.
Honestly, it doesn't look that bad but it doesn't look that good either.
- Camille Barrett, camal86@hotmail.com, St. Andrew, Via Go-Jamaica
Water lock-offI would like to find out from the National Water Commission (NWC) why everyday the water in the Temple Hall area of St. Andrew is locked off? What I have noticed is a man drives a van marked National Water Commission.
I don't know what that man has against the people in that area, I would like to find out from the management of the NWC to please check it out. We are suffering without the water. The time is so hot. Water is life.
- V. Tait, Temple Hall, Stony Hill P.O.
More freenessHere is another election offer - free health care for ages 1-18 years.Sir, what good is free access to an inefficient and ill-equipped service. It seems to be only a means to prolong the patients' suffering.
Should not the focus be on improving the quality of service, rather than to win late votes as a result of free services?
The Government has neglected the essential services for so long, that it is now seeking to divert attention by offering free health care. People will not be fooled.
- A. Bryan, Manchester
