Save Winnifred
This is a plea to all who love and visit Winnifred Beach in Fairy Hill, Portland. There is an application in process from UDC and the parish council to take over this beach.
The majority of the local people and other users of this public beach would prefer to retain local control, with possible Government assistance with infrastructure (sanitary facilities, road, etc.). If we do not stand up for this beach remaining public, we could lose it, as others have been lost.
Comments must be received by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) by April 18. If you wish to comment please write to : NEPA, Applications Office, 10 Caledonia Ave, Kingston 5. You may also sign the petition on the Internet at free-winnifred.com.
- Naomi zuckerman, nz101j@hotmail.com, Long Bay P.O., Portland, Via Go-Jamaica
Clean-up drive
I commend Bruce Golding for finally making it a priority to clean up the government. Jamaicans should know that before the Government can start taking care of its citizens, it first needs to clean up the administration.
When police take bribes, they take money away from the Government which takes money away from you. The citizens, in terms of government-funded programmes and grants. It's hard for any man to resist paying off a police officer at a cheaper fee.
I myself have paid customs officers several times to clear barrels for me in Montego Bay and Kingston. I also commend Felice. I hope he keeps up the fight and we can see a richer Jamaica.
- G. Gentle, lynxbritish@yahoo.com, West Croydon, London, Via Go-Jamaica
Sowing & reaping
The editorial commentary concerning agriculture and the repositioning of our minds on the matter made me smile a little when it came to the matter of one being allowed to reap what one sowed.
The matter of the division of labour and specialisation thereof as spoken of by Adam Smith, the father of capitalism, does have its limit and should not be taken so far. One should let the one who sows reap the benefits of his sowing. It is in fact a lesson and an approach to living that we all in society can abide by.
- Edward R. Johnson, edward.r.johnson@gmail.com, Sweden, Via Go-Jamaica
Seeking father
My name is Michelle March. I was born on December 21, 1971. I am looking for my father, whose name is Frederick Brown. He lived at 26 Woodglen Drive, Kingston 10 and he worked for Hannah Town Bakery. My mom, Veronica March (Peenie), is originally from Mitchell's Hill district, and went to school at Grantham High School, Penrith Road, Cross Roads, Kingston 5. I would greatly appreciate any help locating my father or any of his family members.
- Michelle March, 621E 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203, 347-406-5807
