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Dear Mr. Derby,
I am writing in response to the letter published in your blog regarding the condition of the fencing along the Palisados main road.
Although I left Jamaica 55 years ago, my love for Jamaica remains unwavering. Over the years, I have returned frequently and have contributed significantly to its development by donating millions of dollars in scholarships to students, as well as providing new—not used—medical equipment to hospitals. This includes ultrasound machines, fetal monitors, ventilators, and various other life-saving devices. My commitment stems from a deep-seated desire to see Jamaica thrive.
However, it breaks my heart to witness the deteriorating state of public infrastructure. What is most disheartening is the apparent lack of regular maintenance. When things get broken, they simply remain in disrepair. Regular maintenance is just as vital as the initial construction of infrastructure. Without it, we allow the nation’s assets to fall into ruin.
To address this, I propose that the government establish a dedicated infrastructure repair fund. A specified percentage of the annual budget should be allocated to this fund to ensure ongoing maintenance and timely repairs of critical infrastructure.
The author of the letter rightly questioned whether the authorities in Jamaica are oblivious to the degradation and blight that visitors and returning Jamaicans plainly see. I have been asking the same question for years. How can our tourism minister promote Jamaica as a beautiful destination while its citizens and authorities allow its beauty to be eroded before our very eyes?
It is my hope that by raising awareness and urging action, we can inspire meaningful change and restore pride in our nation's public infrastructure.
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Editor's note:
The writer not only continues to support his country but is one of those persons who supports the work that I do. He has contributed significantly to Jamaica. Thanks for your support, my brother.
The Prime Minister has commented on the maintenance of our infrastructure. Going forward, Jamaicans must support sound economic government policies and proper management of our economy. This will enable us to maintain the infrastructure. We must also monitor to see if the infrastructural work has been done properly and update Bark Di Trute by WhatsApp at (876) 816-5261.
It has taken many years for the infrastructure to end up in the deplorable state that it is in now. In the future, we need to fix a pothole on the road the moment it appears.
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