The Editor, Sir:

In the election debates, Mr. Audley Shaw, in his genial way, accused Dr. Omar Davies of "arrogance". Since then, Prime Minister Golding has, no doubt after careful consideration and sound advice, decided that he needed to appoint three Cabinet ministers to take Dr. Davies' place. In addition, he took the portfolio of planning under his own responsibility. It would seem, therefore, that Dr. Davies might have had something to be arrogant about.

What I am intrigued about, however, is the underlying concept and powerful symbolism to be detected in these appointments. First, we have the respected father figure, Mr. Dwight Nelson. Then, we have the politically immaculate son of the private sector, Mr. Don Wehby. And finally, Mr. Shaw himself, in the uncharacteristic but most welcome role of the one who is known to exist, but who is never seen or heard.

So, let us now all join hands and sing:

'Of three in one and one in three Our narrow minds might doubting be:

Till Nelson, Shaw and Wehby sit

To tame our fiscal deficit'

This has been described as a "master stroke" by Kevin O'Brien Chang, but there are other views.

I am, etc.,

DAVID COORE

info@pnpjamaica.com

2 Elmwood Close

Kingston 8

Via Go-Jamaica