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@keenanfalconer Would you mind adding your thoughts to this discussion?
Why is Jamaica still struggling in the areas of education, health and security? This is a very tricky topic with several factors playing a part in our current situation.
Why is Jamaica still struggling in the areas of education, health and security? This is a very tricky topic with several factors playing a part in our current situation.
My thoughts:
Education - Lack of leadership, standards getting lower to facilitate more students, not enough 'quality' high schools to develop the minds of tomorrow and lack of change. PEP should have been out from 2012, not 2019. Our 'experts' fail to keep up with change
Education - Lack of leadership, standards getting lower to facilitate more students, not enough 'quality' high schools to develop the minds of tomorrow and lack of change. PEP should have been out from 2012, not 2019. Our 'experts' fail to keep up with change
in the global space.
Health - Hospitals still operating with arcane policies, corporate Jamaica and private donors supply necessary equipment needed to keep patients alive, health facilities still remain the same from the time they were built, skilled persons leave Ja
Health - Hospitals still operating with arcane policies, corporate Jamaica and private donors supply necessary equipment needed to keep patients alive, health facilities still remain the same from the time they were built, skilled persons leave Ja
and a weak Health Ministry.
Security - Laws remain the same as in the 1800's (some fines being as low as $100), flood of illegal weapons through various points of entry, prisons don't rehabilitate, police force behind in terms of numbers to current population and inability to
Security - Laws remain the same as in the 1800's (some fines being as low as $100), flood of illegal weapons through various points of entry, prisons don't rehabilitate, police force behind in terms of numbers to current population and inability to
enforce the laws to the greatest effect.
I won't go into certain points under those topics, but those are the common themes I see holding back Ja. A tertiary education isn't necessary for national development, but we lack critical thinkers. A weak health system coupled with
I won't go into certain points under those topics, but those are the common themes I see holding back Ja. A tertiary education isn't necessary for national development, but we lack critical thinkers. A weak health system coupled with
poor lifestyle choices makes it hard for people to live and contribute as they should. A weak legislature without a common ground on security just leaves opportunity for anyone to do anything.
What are your thoughts on this discussion?
What are your thoughts on this discussion?
