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Jamaica's Crime Rate a major concern for 2006
01/05/06
Jamaica's Crime Rate a major concern for 2006
Last year, 2005 there were 1700 murders committed in our island an average of 4.6 persons killed each day. Those figures are very alarming and is costing us dearly as it affects our tourism product which is one of the countries major source of income.
Not to make light of the problem, the good news is that over 85%of these murders are concentrated in about ten of the countries most volatile inner city communities. Most visitors to the island have a great time and encounter only the warmth of the Jamaican people and Jamaica’s best.
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The crime rate however is a major cause of concern for all Jamaicans. Reportedly gang feuds and power struggle in these inner city communities is at the root of many of those dead. Unemployment is reportedly another factor. A case of ‘the devil finding work for idle hands’. The Authorities and the Security Forces are well aware of the situation and a lot of focus and funds are being invested in finding solutions.
It’s a new year and with that comes expectations of change. We make New Years Resolutions usually with anticipation of making changes to our lives for the better. We see all the things that are wrong happening in our country and we hope that these things will be made right. This is the time for new beginnings. Let’s all pray that those responsible for the crimes in our nation will have a change of heart, put down the guns and indeed commit to a new beginning.
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"Recently, this Jamaican won the 10 million special lottery for a dollar. As soon as the office of the Lottery Corporation was open on the following day, he was there to collect his winnings.
Graciously, he presented his winning ticket to the clerk and in his best English uttered his request "Me cum fi collect the 10 millian dallars, si me ticket ya".
After reviewing and checking the ticket with his manager, the clerk returned and requested on how he would like his payments. The Jamaican replied "Mi wan all a de moni now". "Unfortunately, Sir" the nervous clerk responded, "The procedures are that we can only give you one million now and the balance equally over the next 20 years".
Furious and agitated, the Jamaican asked for the manager, who re-iterated "Sir, my assistant is correct, it is the regulation of the corporation that we initially pay you one million dollars now with the balance paid to you equally over the next 20 years".
Outraged, the Jamaican slammed his hand on the desk and shouted in anger, "Oonu tek me fi idiat, me wan all a de moni now or oonu gi me bak me rass dallar!!"
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