What Happened Today June 1, 2021

Music And Pam Hall

I just love this music done by Pam Hall - Want U 4Ever. You can listen to it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw2-Ycb4cUs. Pam still has that beautiful voice. You should listen to that tune and let me know what you think of it. 

My Listeners

My Friends and listeners in Rhyne Park which is near to Montego Bay have asked me to assist them in getting their garbage removed.  Mr. Audley Gordon from the NSWMA is addressing this challenges you are having with garbage collection. Residents in the area, please continue to update me by sending me a text to (876) 816-5261.

I just heard from good supporter, Ioni Ramsay-Nelson who is possible the most famous police to have ever join the Jamaica Constabulary Force. She contacted me to let me know that JPS has replaced the defective light post which she spoke to me about previously. JPS not only replaced the light post put added another light post. Thanks my friends at JPS.

New JPS Pole

Market Prices

Thanks to Nadine Williams and Anthony Gayle for giving me the market prices today. You will find Anthony in the Constant Spring Market area and you can call Nadine at 816 581-0869 to place your orders.

ITEM	PRICE	UNIT
Yam	150	lb
Plantain	150	For 3
Local Irish	120	lb
Sweet Potato	100	lb
Pak Choy	100	lb
Lettuce	150	lb
Pumpkin	100	lb
Cabbage	70 -180	lb
White yam	200	lb
Callaloo	250	bundle
Large tomatoes	120 -150	150
Tomatoes - Plummy	70	lb
Sweet pepper	70	lb
Garlic	150	Per bag
Onion	250	lb
Pineapple	100	150
Otaheite Apple	50	Per bag – 6 per bag
Papaya	120	lb

Coronation Market In Kingston, Jamaica

A Healthier You

Today I spoke with doctor Elon Thompson about men being afraid to take care of their health.  I said to him that many men do not take care of themselves and then they end up leaving this world early for the next - leaving their beautiful ladies to be taken care of by another man. I told him that many men end up being the living dead. I then pointed out that at that time, it does not make sense going to the doctor, since the doctor can probably heal sick but he definitely cannot raise the dead.

Dr. Thompson said that men should start doing certain checks at the age of 40 years. He mentioned doing your A1C1 test which is a test for your sugar levels.  The A1C1 test gives you an idea what your sugar levels were like for the last three months He mentioned that certain underlying conditions can end up causing you to have blood clots, conditions such as diabetes. 

He pointed out that we have to look out for  high blood pressure, diabetes, prostate and hemoglobin challenges among others.

Dr. Elon Thompson is a Consultant Urologist and former president of the Jamaica Medical  Doctors Association.

All Things Covid-19

Melody Haughton - President All-Island Craft Traders and Producers Association and Brian Thelwell, President of the Jamaica Co-operative Automobile and Limousine Tours Limited were my guests this morning and we talked about the challenge of Covid-19. They pointed out that Covid-19 is a worldwide problem and it came like a thief in the night. Melody pointed out that, "We are Jamaicans!". 

Melody pointed out that one of the challenges for her group is that they do not own where they operate. They depend on tourists to come to the island. She mentioned also that some persons have been undergoing training. She went on to say that these large interest could partner with her organization to facilitate the upgrading of skills in the sector.  She encouraged others to participate in the training programmes. 

During the discussion it was mentioned that the world will be putting its best foot forward so Jamaica should expect serious competition. They agreed that all persons in the industry need to work as one unit. Melody said that the sector needs help and the craft  industry is a hidden gold mine.

Brian Thelwell said that tourism and transportation are married. When tourists get to the hotel, they need transportation. Brian said that transport operators suffered tremendously due to covid-19. He said that they got a bit of help from the banks which gave a moratorium on the payments of capital. A few months later they were required to pay the interest. Brian said that they had a meetings with the PM, the Ministry of Finance & The Public Service and  the Tourism Minister. He said that some persons got a grant of JAD40,000 but some have not received anything as yet.

Transportation Strike

I understand that there was a strike of transportation operators in St. Elizabeth this morning. This was reported on air earlier today by a gentleman who claimed that he is the president of an association. 

Pastoring As A Vocation

Rev. Dr. Peter Garth

Today it was a very interesting discussion with Rev. Dr. Peter Garth and Rev. Dr. Oral Thomas. It was pointed out that you have the Seminary where Roman Catholic priests are trained and the United Theological Seminary of the West Indies where pastors, councilors and others who just have an academic interested in religion. It was made clear that one pursue a number of subject areas besides just studying the bible.

In was pointed out that one needs to meet the matriculation requirements of the UWI. Dr. Garth said that it was not all about academic achievement because many persons have done well academically yet they do not make good pastors.  Dr. Garth gives his support who have the natural talent to preach the gospel but he would still them to receive training.

Rev. Dr. Oral Thomas

It was pointed out that Roman Catholic priests are not allowed to married. Dr. Garth said that the believe is that one who is not married has more time to be dedicated to the work of the Lord.

Peter Garth is the Chairman of the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches and Oral Thomas is the President of the United Theological College of the West Indies.