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| Hon. Olivia Grange Minister of Sports, Culture, Entertainment and Gender Affairs. |
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| Sydney Bartley |
This matter has now become very controversial and I understand from good sources that the matter has been brought to the Prime Minister's attention. Members of Parliament have also wade in on the matter privately, and have expressed their concerns.
A comment on a previous blog that I wrote, stated that if Sydney Bartley is the best man for the job then staff members who do not support the appointment should seek another employment. Based on feedback, it is clear that staff members, members of the Management
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| The Most Hon. Andrew Holness Prime Minister of Jamaica |
Word on the ground is that Mr. Bartley could take up his appointment on Wednesday of this week. It is still not clear why neither the current Acting Executive Director, Mrs. Leyton Kirton nor the previous Executive Director, Ms. Daffodil Thompson of the JCDC, were not considered fit for the post. Information from reliable sources state that the previous Director Ms. Daffodil who performed exceptionally well, and was recommended for appointment by a sub-committee of the Board was surprisingly not appointed.
The organization has been without a permanent head since 2017 and this has no doubt impacted on the performance of the organization.
The question on everybody's mind is how Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness will handle this matter, which could take on national proportions. Depending on how this matter is handled, it could put a dent in the popularity of his government. We should note that both audit and Integrity Commission investigations into the operations of the JCDC are currently taking place.
Other Readings:
- Bartley wins case.
- Opposition's concern.
- Hanna adamant that Permanent Secretary must go.
- Hanna to face questions on Bartley.
Interesting. How can you put a person in that position after those allegation? Minister you over stepping now
ReplyDeleteAn allegation is that - an allegation and he won the case. So what is he now guilty of?
DeleteRight now we don't want the friend thing,we want the people who we can trust to do the work
ReplyDeleteThe staff and others who want to support the current acting head are free to do so, but should not use it to disqualify a better person for the job. Accusing a person fastly should not prevent them from taking up a post in government,
ReplyDeleteWhen do we stop using a persons past to be a life sentence on them. If the person suggested for appointment to lead the JCDC, is not fit for what ever reason then why make the suggestion or recommendation? At some point in time we have to move forward and not allow a persons past to distroy the possibility of sucess.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, if the case against this person is so great, minister you need to re-thunk this recommendation, and stop putting the Prime Miniter, Dean of Disciple, under pressure.
It is not just about one man's success but the impact on the success of the organization
DeleteYou are overstepping Vernon as you have no kmowledge of what decisions were taken at board level, staff level. Thats how it is when you are on the outside looking in, you spread rumours to create q situation that is'nt there.
ReplyDeleteVernon is not the subject of this post and it is clear that you have no knowledge of me nor what is happening at the institution. Go and do your research and then come back and make a meaningful contribution, since all of this will impact you as a citizen of this country.
DeleteVernon thanks for publishing additional information regarding the case. Good research. You not only provided the cuurrent situation but went into the archives to what transpired prior...
DeleteI agree with you 100 %
ReplyDeleteRemember KEVIN SMITH HIS EXCELLENCY, Doctor, Bishop, Head of the cult. No one takes a stand against these "BIG" people in position. Not saying the allegations are true against this man but if alligator go a river bottom an sey fish down dey listen!
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