Many Jamaicans are amazed at how many corporate entities and some privileged persons are able to get away with what some call murder. I notice also that many leaders and journalists are very selective in what we highlight and what we condemn. This is a small  country and we know that if you speak out about certain things you will certainly feel the backlash. 

Let no one fool you about freedom of the press in Jamaica. While the government might not exert direct influence over the press, influence can still be exerted in various covert ways.

Not Free As We Think

If you make a negative comment about a company you might just notice that you end up getting less support from that entity. The same thing applies to the state and also to political parties. No one will probably say openly that they will not support a media house or that they will support one over the other. Lawyers have told me privately that they cannot comment on many things because they will end up paying for it dearly.

Now it is known that many entities and persons continue to keep parties which is against the Disaster and Risk Management Act and they seem to get away with it. Recently we heard about a big party at a well known entertainment spot in the West. We are not fools and no one should be convinced that the event was a top secret. I understand that the event was promoted on the JTB's web site. How long ago was it put up on the web site and who reviews the schedule of events on the web site?

Negril Police Were Not Aware?

From the videos that I saw, it seems to me that if the police officers in the area did not hear the party excitement then they are all suffering from a complete loss of hearing. If the police were not aware of this major party bash coming up, then I would not be surprised that they would also have a difficulty getting intelligence about criminal activities in the area.

Jackass Sey Di Worl' No Lebel

This again tells you that jackass say di worl' no lebel. It also tells you that we are not serious about running a country properly and we are all paying for it. The following message was sent to me, please let me know what you think:

Wow look at that party in Negril .An the law come with there lying lips .Commissioner should order a Massive. Transfer for the Heads of the Negril Police👎🏿Shake Up👍

Related information: 

• Rick's Cafe admits!
• Prosecution expected.
• Big Covid-19 party
• Closed for seven days?
• Rick's Cafe apologizes.

Nine Day Wonders?

Victoria Mutual

I understand that the Victoria Mutual case could come up for mention in July. That is a very interesting one to watch.

Everald Warmington

I notice that the police has not made any public statement about the incident with officers and Minister Everald Warmington. Very interesting. 

Crashed Plane

I notice that we have not been updated on that mysterious plane which landed on the beach in Clarendon.

Vernon L. Derby