Tattered State.....Of Affairs? - Vernon Derby

Is The Jamaican Economy in Serious Trouble?

Is the #Jamaican  #economy in more serious trouble than we are aware of? Unconfirmed reports are that reagents are not available for the processing blood and medical equipment in some hospitals are sitting there waiting to be serviced.  Mrs. Jean Anderson-Seaga called the programme this week stating that she was unable to get blood for her husband who was on dying. That audit report of the public health sector could shred some light on this.

Free Education?

Education is free but principals are charging auxillary fees and the Education Minister is saying do not refuse to admit students who are unable to pay these fees.

Paying Our Bills

Recently, another major government institution was not able to offer certain services because insiders said that providers of services to that institution were demanding that outstanding bills be paid. Reports are that utility bills are outstanding and pension payments are being be made late. Can you imagine if the JPS was allowed to charge the government interest on outstanding bills.

General Elections

It's clear that funds are not even there for the next election campaign. I believe that there will be no massive street meetings and no excessive media campaign. No more Olint and no more Cash Plus???

Suicide!

I am getting calls from persons who feel like committing suicide because they are not coping. Why even the police are getting involved in crime? Quite a number of persons are living on our streets. These are serious signs which cannot be ignored.

Waste Not!

It means therefore that we cannot waste what we have because tougher days could be ahead. Remember that, willful waste make woeful wants.