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Jamaicans are eagerly anticipating the debate between Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller. This debate will prove to be an ideal platform for the leaders to make known their ideologies on how to move the country forward.
Citizens of Jamaica should, at least partly, make a decision at the polls based on their arguments. It is imperative to note that Mrs Simpson Miller was given 17 months as leader. We need, therefore, to examine her agenda and plans that were implemented to move the country forward.
She implemented no new programmes or proposals, but after her tenure as prime minister, the country is left with the Trafigura and light bulb scandals. This track record reflects mismanagement and speaks profoundly about her leadership.
Mrs Simpson Miller's constituency is in a deplorable state and in dire need of repair and proper representation. The residents are suffering. This is evident by the rate of unemployment.
not unique
This is not unique to Mrs Simpson Miller's constituency, but she has been their member of parliament for more than a quarter-century.
Mr Holness accepts the fact that there is much need for improvement in his constituency and many others; this is evident in his desire to dismantle garrisons nationwide. He is a young man who is open to change and advice.
Jamaica needs a fresh pair of eyes to assess and implement programmes to mobilise and lead the youth to a progressive and productive future. We must not trivialise our understanding by thinking that it is youth alone that can effect change, but it is openness to new ideologies and strategies that will propel the country forward.
This is not to deflate Mrs Simpson Miller's intelligence, but we have already experienced her leadership, and the results are evident. The People's National Party will lose the next general election by a landslide if it allows Mrs Simpson Miller to remain as leader.
Mrs Simpson Miller needs to pass the baton gracefully to the younger generation. This will level the playing field because we must realise that the youth are the future, and it is an inevitable changing of the guard. Grandmother and grandson must not compete, not even for power. Let's face it: the time has come for the future of Jamaica to take over.
TANASHA BUCHANAN (Rev)
tanashabuchanan@yahoo.com
Citizens of Jamaica should, at least partly, make a decision at the polls based on their arguments. It is imperative to note that Mrs Simpson Miller was given 17 months as leader. We need, therefore, to examine her agenda and plans that were implemented to move the country forward.
She implemented no new programmes or proposals, but after her tenure as prime minister, the country is left with the Trafigura and light bulb scandals. This track record reflects mismanagement and speaks profoundly about her leadership.
Mrs Simpson Miller's constituency is in a deplorable state and in dire need of repair and proper representation. The residents are suffering. This is evident by the rate of unemployment.
not unique
This is not unique to Mrs Simpson Miller's constituency, but she has been their member of parliament for more than a quarter-century.
Mr Holness accepts the fact that there is much need for improvement in his constituency and many others; this is evident in his desire to dismantle garrisons nationwide. He is a young man who is open to change and advice.
Jamaica needs a fresh pair of eyes to assess and implement programmes to mobilise and lead the youth to a progressive and productive future. We must not trivialise our understanding by thinking that it is youth alone that can effect change, but it is openness to new ideologies and strategies that will propel the country forward.
This is not to deflate Mrs Simpson Miller's intelligence, but we have already experienced her leadership, and the results are evident. The People's National Party will lose the next general election by a landslide if it allows Mrs Simpson Miller to remain as leader.
Mrs Simpson Miller needs to pass the baton gracefully to the younger generation. This will level the playing field because we must realise that the youth are the future, and it is an inevitable changing of the guard. Grandmother and grandson must not compete, not even for power. Let's face it: the time has come for the future of Jamaica to take over.
TANASHA BUCHANAN (Rev)
tanashabuchanan@yahoo.com
) Holness has to be very careful as he is expected to win this debate, hence any slip or come back from P, Game over.
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