I share this family's joy upon the return of their prodigal son and pray that this is the beginning of a better outlook for our Jamaican families.

- Dr Tracy Evans-Gilbert

tracye@cwjamaica.com

Cornwall Regional Hospital

Mount Salem

Montego Bay

Are we really independent?

Years ago, I was part of a music group - a quartet. Our most enthusiastic member, the baritone, was actually the least capable of all of us singers. So, notwithstanding his spirit, our performances were always flawed.

Eventually, I decided to do something about the situation. At one of our meetings, I spoke quite frankly about the matter of his inability to sing. I told him that although we appreciated his drive, the music wasn't as considerate and I would, therefore, recommend that he no longer sing with the group. Good. I said it!

Finding a replacement

But it didn't end there. Promptly upon getting an agreement from all that he would not sing, I made the observation that we would now have no baritone in the group. I went on further to suggest that he should sing with the group until we found a replacement. Yep, that's what I did. So why ... ?

I share in governor general-elect Dr Patrick Allen's, expected glee in being appointed to this esteemed position.

Some questions however: What value does the position of governor general bring to our politics? Or should the question start out as: Apart from bloating the ego of the person knighted ... ?

Second question: How do we reconcile having a governor general with Independence?

Lastly: Do you think I was silly?

Now, connect the dots.

- Charles Evans

charock01@yahoo.com