Contributed By Devon Rowe
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| Devon Rowe |
I support the points raised by Michael Spence in his recent contribution. Vision 2030 has, since the first decade of this century, offered Jamaica a clear pathway for national transformation. What is required now is renewed discipline, purpose, and a collective mindset shift so that Vision 2030 sits at the front, centre, and back of the national psyche. Only then can Jamaica build a resilient, future-ready society capable of withstanding external pressures while confidently charting its own path to prosperity.
The current challenges, including the withdrawal of Cuban health personnel and the recovery from Melissa, should not be viewed solely as crises. They are strategic springboards that expose long-standing structural weaknesses while creating the urgency needed for decisive, future-directed action. If Jamaica is to 'walk the talk' of Vision 2030, this moment must accelerate a new phase of independence grounded in resilience, productivity, and continued national self-belief.
The recovery from Melissa and the transition in the health sector offer immediate opportunities to demonstrate this new direction through stronger disaster resilience, modernized housing and health systems, expanded medical training, improved human skills, and community-based solutions, among other improvements. These actions reinforce unity, self-reliance, and national pride.
Achieving the Vision 2030 goal of becoming 'the place of choice to live, work, raise families, and do business' requires a focus on results. It demands a transformation in values, attitudes, and behaviours. Jamaica must shift from dependency to innovation and shared responsibility. This foundation is essential for self-reliance and sustainable development.
None of this is beyond the inherent capabilities of the Jamaican people.
Devon Rowe
Note:
Devon Rowe is a retired Jamaican career public servant who has served us well. He moved through the ranks from employment as a temporary to his final role as permanent secretary.
Part II of this article will be published in a later date.
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We have to have long term plans not just style and fashion speeches.
ReplyDeletePlans must transcend partisan political strategies and dilemma.
It must always be JAMAICA'S CIVILIZATION, DEVELOPMENT & PROGRESS FIRST AND FOREVER.
This will reinforce "UNITY,SELF-RELIANCE and NATIONAL PRIDE" to emphasize Devon Rowe's points.
2030 is almost here let's go For a strategic 50 year plan that transcends narrow partisan political
Interests.
In every crisis there is opportunity just do it whether it's Melissa or the Cuban health care personnel dilemma.
We can do it if we try just bring the population's consciousness on board.
Great points. They sound so good and all, but meaningless unless strategically implemented. A country functions off policies. Good, sound policies. So, we know what the problems are, in some cases, how to resolve them. So, let's go create and implement some policies. While you're at it, first draft some effective anti-corruption policies. Widen it to capture the misappropriation of public funds, houdini tricks siphoning of $Bs. You can tighten the law with immediate dismals pending an investigation, seizing of assets and life imprisonment while you're at it. After that we can work on the regular things, once the elephant is out of the room.
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