Omar Davies Bundles In The Jamaican Government Again

Omar Davies, Minister of Finance bundles the Jamaican government ball again. Minister Davies felt the intense pressure from Jamaican public sector workers unions representing just over 67,000 public sector workers within the Jamaican governments Finance and Planning Ministry. Minister Davies purportedly said that the selection process was “flawed” and that more than $2 billion already spent in the Jamaican Government Employees Administrative Services Only otherwise called GEASO Health Scheme will have to goes back to tender for a third time running. Another Blunder by Minister Davies the wishful and woefully Jamaican Government

Prime Minister hopeful. This tends to lend strong doubt as to the transparency of the Jamaican government and the Contractor General Greg Christie, despite vehemently insisting that the National Contracts Commission's (NCC) endorsements were done with probity and transparency, President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association, Mr. Hopeton Henry, cited that Dr. Omar Davies admitted that the process of choosing some one to administer the Jamaican government workers health scheme was skewed. When will these people become accountable for wasting taxpayers’ money? Not to cast all the blame on the Minister, he gave insight that the LoJ (Life of Jamaica) to deliver Jamaican government health service to the public sector was flawed. Despite this major blunder the committee has decided to continue to allow Blue Cross to continue to provide health coverage to public sector workers. This we can definitely question the collective wisdom of the committee. After admitting that the choice was FLAWED. The Contractor General Christie has hit out against the former Jamaican government Health Minister John Junor for publicly speaking out against the legality of publishing the National Contracts Commissions endorsement of Life of Jamaica before Jamaican government Cabinet approval of a new health scheme administrator. A war of words has since ensued between these two gentlemen, who waste the taxpayers’ money writing letters of much ado about nothing.

Ban Political Motorcades In Jamaica

Political motorcades have long been a fixture with the Jamaican political landscape. It has been a campaign tactic that in the past was used to intimidate many voters for the other party especially in communities that were as one would say up for grabs. VP of the People's National Party (PNP), Dr. Peter Phillips has now come out publicly to support any decision by the security forces to BAN political motorcades. This move is unprecedented by any other PNP supporter and one must wonder if Phillips is not still aspiring for Prime Minister Ship. But the move in the opinion of most will be counter productive. It’s not motorcades that are violent in nature but the people who are whipped up into frenzy by the candidates that they are supporting. Better to say “BAN POLITIANS”. Well if this was not bad enough Jamaica is just not ready for a new method of politics right now. Minister Phillips noted that the banning of motorcades had happened before in the past, and made it clear that responsibility for deciding what would and would not be permitted was in the hands of the commissioner of police Lucius Thomas and that he would have no interference or influence on any decision taken by the top cop. Already there have been reports of violence on Jamaican political motorcades. With the campaign between the two main Jamaican political parties - the governing Peoples National Party and the existing Opposition Jamaica Labor Party - intensifies as the Jamaican general elections in 2007 come closer. Reports of violence have already been associated with Jamaican political motorcades in 2007. Constant violations of the Jamaican Road Traffic Regulations, with Jamaican political party supporters overcrowding minibuses and other motor vehicles, with some passengers hanging from doors, windows sitting on top of these motor vehicles. Jamaican government Senator Professor Trevor Munroe, lecturer at one of Jamaican schools the University Of The West Indies last week commented in the Senate wanted the banning of all Jamaican political campaign motorcades after the date of the election is announced. We believe that despite a candidate’s political affiliation, during motorcades, the Jamaican law must be upheld. Former Jamaican Police Commissioner Francis Forbes, during the run-up to the last Jamaican general election in October 2002, banned political motorcades in six violence-plagued constituencies on the recommendation of the Jamaican Electoral Advisory Committee at that time.

What you need to know about Portia Simpson Miller

Before we say anything about the Rt. Hon Portia Simpson-Miller, lovingly called 'Sister P', we must give credit to her for her years of public service to the nation. If nothing else can be said about her, it is her life long dedication to a life in the service of Jamaicans. We have documented Portia's carrer over the last 3 decades:
Portia Simpson Miller was born in Wood Hall, St. Catherine and attended the Marlie Hill Primary School , St. Martin's High School and the Union Institute, Miami Florida where she read for a Bachelors Degree in Public Administration. While completing her degree she also completed a Diploma in Computing, Programming and Public Relations.
Her Achievements include:

• Elected President of the People's National Party on February 25th, 2006 and Prime Minister designate.
• Minister of Local Government, Community Development & Sport
• Former Minister of Tourism and Sport with responsibilities for Entertainment & Gender Issues
• Acted in the capacity of Prime Minister on several occasions
• Vice President of the People's National Party since 1978
• Participated in First Eleanor Roosevelt Caucus of Women Political Leaders
• Participated in “Women in Leadership Conference” at the John F. Kennedy School , Harvard University , in 1997
• Recipient of the Certificate for completion of the Executive Programme for Leaders in Development at the above institution in 1999
• Holder of a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration from Union Institute in Miami , Certificates in Public Relations, Advanced Management
• Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by the Union Institute
• An advocate for the poor, the dispossessed, the oppressed and all those who remain voiceless and faceless in the corridors of power
• Holds a steadfast vision for development and change in the Jamaican Society.

Adding to all these achievements Sister P's illustrious career has led her to several positions in government. These include:

• October 2002 - present, Minister of Local Government and Sport
• Feb. 21, 2000 – 2002 Minister of Tourism & Sports
• 1995 – Feb. 20, 2000 Minister of Labour, Social Security & Sports
• 1993 – 1995 Minister of Labour & Welfare
• 1989 – 1993 Minister of Labour,Welfare and Sports
• 1983 – 1989 PNP's Spokesperson on Women's affairs, Pension, Social Security and Consumer Affairs
• Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister
• Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government
• Member of Parliament for South West St. Andrew since 1989
• Councillor of the KSAC in 1974 & 1976
• Sits on the Executive Council and the National Executive Council for the Party
• Active and leading Member of the PNP