Unite for progress
As citizens of this country, we should wear the 'sash' of our nationality proudly and abort that which depicts a daily contest as to whichever party one is supporting or has affiliation to.
We are all Jamaicans. I know not everyone is well-learned and, therefore, we have to overlook some comments that seem to arise from election analysis. One week after elections persons were already looking on for promises to be fulfilled. It is in no one's birthright to be in political power. If you are chosen to see about the country's affairs you are expected to provide an acceptable level of governance which positively impacts a percentage of the lives of the Jamaican people.
- Donesha Ingram, margni2k6@yahoo.com, Portmore, St. Catherine
Saltfish head
This article is utterly amazing about saltfish head being ugly. I have actually seen fresh (unsalted) cod fish with the head on, and there are not too many things unusual about it and the murky waters of the regions where they live. Anyone who wishes to see what a cod (saltfish) head looks like, could always do so on the internet. It is about time we put the ugly myths about 'saltfish head' to rest. It is rather interesting.
- Everton Eastwood, evertoneastwood@hotmail.com,Via Go-Jamaica
Expand Gordon House
I see no need to construct a new Parliament building. The present building situated at the corner of Duke and Beeston Streets should be expanded.
All the lands comprising the block Duke Street in the east, Mark Lane in the west Beeston Street in the south and Charles Street in the north should be acquired in order to facilitate the expansion process. This would mean that the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association building would have to be relocated.
There are several open lots on Duke Street which could provide space to build a multi-level parking garage, computer station, expansion of the visitors' gallery, library, canteen facility and a museum, to name a few amenities.
The construction could be done in segments to allow continued use of the building. I believe that constructing a new facility at the National Park would turn the park into a concrete jungle and destroy the aesthetics of the park. The taxpayers of Jamaica who would be called upon to provide the funds for the erection of a new Parliament building have reached their taxable limit and need a break.
- Joseph Cornwall (Sr.), J. P.
