April 2016 Newsletter

CHECKING THE JOURNEY TO PROSPERITY

RECLAIMING OUR BIRTHRIGHT FOR POSTERITY

 

In classic terms independence means 'Free from outside control or influence'. The word also mean "having enough or being able to sustainably earn enough to avoid dependence on others".

 

With the above in mind, is it reasonable that after fifty four (54) years, Jamaica should still be proudly stating and celebrating "independence" ,given the state of our economy and the heavy reliance on international funding agencies and the several grants ,charities and "hand outs" on which we so eagerly depend from foreign governments?.

 

Is our present state of poverty and dependence a part of the vision and legacy that our forefathers and framers of our constitution and charter of independence envisaged? I would hasten to suggest that what has befallen us was never conceived as a possibility as it was thought that as a people we would have continued to entrust our welfare and well being to capable and steady hands.

 

Unfortunately, we have collectively dashed those hopes, dreams and visions as we have become a divided, tribal and disunited nation with no clear understanding of what is required to remove ourselves from the "pit" in which we have found ourselves, to a sustainable transformed nation of "wealthy citizens".

 

In 2016 we continue to be an exercise and experiment in Governance and so we rely on "wishful thinking" to be our solution and guide to a better country and quality of life for our people.

 

In humility I would like to suggest that if we are to break the cycle of dependence, the first order of business  has to be a re-socialization of our people with a comprehensive, structured 'mind set" change embedded in a National development plan that treats with merging social, economic and physical aspects of the program that support a paradigmed transformation.

 

As a move in the direction, it would behove us to look carefully at the "deals" we have engaged and seek to renegotiate and relieve ourselves of the "yolk" around our necks ---One such example is the North-South Highway. It is not beyond us to Unite ,join forces as a private entity supported by government to buy our way out of this 'arrangement' with the Chinese. We must seek in all our dealings going forward to reclaim our birthright for posterity.

 

Checking the Journey to Prosperity

 

Awakening

 

The 25th March 2016 concludes month one of the journey of the Andrew Holness led Government since the National elections of recent times.

Expectations for change are very high as “business as usual” has to be the furthest thing from anyone’s mind. In expressing congratulations and sending good wishes to the Hon. Prime Minister and his team for a successful tenure we advised that comprehensive strategic programs need to be the basis of his developmental approach and suggested the first of such program to be that of a re-socialization program to impact and change the “mindset” of Jamaicans for a more morally inclined society where respect for self, others and the environment were the hallmarks.

 

At the start of month two of the first 100 days we implore the PM and his team that now is the time to present the overall program plan for taking us from poverty to prosperity. The manifesto was a mere teaser or pre-cursor of possibilities, intent and a wish list for stimulating emotion and support.

 

It is now time for us as Jamaicans to “buy in” to the overall program and get an idea of the projects which will be intend to sustainably support that overall program. It is time to start setting the tone and making the pronouncement in a context that will send us all a clear message and signal of the direction in which we will be heading.

 

We are cautiously advising that this is not the time to be advertising and making "one off" announcements about "ad hoc" projects..We do not need unsustainable projects which are not somehow reverberating with an overall program concept. It is very important  that the planners ,managers and consultants join in one accord and be new and different and lead from the front with a clearly defined mission espoused in a program.

 

For too long our leaders have waved “projects” before us and implement them without a clearly defined sustainable end game. The examples are numerous and need not be expounded on here, suffice it to say that as a people we have and continue to pay dearly for those blunders and missteps.

 

The program that we are requesting must expound the vision clearly and it must show us how our country and people will benefit from its implementation and then show us the projects in context that we will be undertaking over time to achieve that vision.

 

To concretize the vision program we would hope that by now all stakeholders in the country would have been consulted to ensure that this is a program based on consultation and that the needs have been validated to see it as productive, advantageous ,socially palatable, economically viable and will result in prosperity for all.

 

As tax payers who are already over burdened we do not need any projects imposed on us "out of a hat", we know very well the end results of those.. We need to come to that point of maturity where things are done based on credible plans which are carefully analysed and efficiently implemented on our behalf.

 

At the end of the 100 days of the administration we are expecting to see a structured and systematic roll out of the projects which will support the program. We are expecting to start feeling the ground move and the train start going forward all over the island.

 

We are expecting to see the unemployment numbers start going in the opposite direction, We are expecting to see the growth numbers start inching up and we are expecting to see and feel a new attitude and behaviour from our neighbours and fellow Jamaicans.

 

We cannot be new and be the same and we must warn you Prime Minister Holness that if you fail to create a momentum within the first few months of this administration you are almost guaranteed a tumultuous tenure for the life of the administration. We must have credible sustainable achievement early in the game to set the tone and lay the foundation for the long term success for which we all yearn.

 

Pronouncements

We are noting carefully that a few Ministers of Government have been starting to announce “projects” and we are somewhat concerned as we try to see the context in which those projects are being announced outside of a more guided and comprehensive program.

 

Be reminded that despite similarities, programs and projects have stark differences in roles and functions however, they must complement each other.

Finally, please be assured that as Jamaicans we understand the issues and recognize that every transition is unique so flexibility will be important and the strategies must match the particular situation, however, whatever is being done we expect that credibility should be built and protected while bridges of unity and consensus is being built.

 

It is also extremely important to ensure that systems are put in place to thwart corruption, create value and improve the quality of life for every single Jamaican.

 

 

Re-Socialization

                                   AM I BEING TRUE TO MY PLEDGE

 

Re-Socialization is a process of reversal of "mindset" -Our people have travelled a long way to a destination of illwill, tribalism, disunity, disrespectful behaviour, warlike tendencies and resultant poverty both from an economic and social stand point.

 

Growing up as Jamaicans in earlier days we were all taught the value of honesty, integrity, civic pride and making our vows and promises our sacred bond. Somehow, along the way as the society lost value the innocence of our vows and loyal promises got derailed as some tended to join forces with the stronger negative forces that has degraded our social fabric.

 

Our music, politics, associations, parliamentarians ,unsavoury street behaviour, lack of cleanliness and hygiene, environmental  degradation and a myriad of other maladies have all contributed to a deteriorated social order. All these mis alignments have overtaken our civic pride,respect for self,others and our environment.

 

When our National Pledge and Anthem were being developed ,what was the hope of our fore fathers? Would they be proud of what pertains in our society today and pass for progress and goodwill? How many of us are standing up today for Justice, brotherhood and Peace or are working diligently and creatively while thinking generously and honestly for the fellowship and prosperity that we crave?

 

Please help us to reverse trends by supporting Unite Jamaica People Re-Socialization Program by ordering your crystal free standing plaque of the National Anthem or National Pledge or both.

 

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BUILDING A COMMUNITY FOR THE HOMELESS

                National Empowerment Shelter Transformation(NEST)

 

It is an excellent gesture to feed our homeless when it is convenient for us to do so, however, let us remember that they too are human beings with basic daily needs.

 

Our prisoners and hardened criminals are housed, and fed three substantial meals per day while in a secure environment that offers health care,educational opportunities and other social engagement.

 

Our poor and homeless are left to fend for themselves amongst the animals and elements with no real regard for their welfare or well being. The facilities that offer any assistance are themselves in need of assistance as they are underfunded and ill equipped to cater to the real needs of this segment of our society.

 

Unite Jamaica People (UJP) in association with its Unity Partners are urging

all civic minded Jamaicans of goodwill to join us in establishing a homeless shelter community through our proposed National  Empowerment  Shelter Transformation  (NEST) Program which aim to acquire significant acreage of agricultural land and establish a farm with residential facilities to house approx. one hundred homeless persons who will be responsible for assisting with sustaining and maintaining the facilities and themselves under the guidance, supervision and management of the UJP's system and program.

 

The hope is to re-socialize, empower and rehabilitate these homeless persons through the creation of "family", occupation and motivation in a structured and healthy environment.

 

We ask for your pledge and support to seeing the vision of the NEST becoming a reality.

 

Please contact us at ujpnest@gmail.com for more details and information regarding the concept and ways in which you may be able to assist or participate. 

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