Doctor Refuses to Treat Sick Patient

Dr. Derrick McDowell is another blogged example where a claim is made that a doctor in Jamaica has engaged in conduct that is contrary to the exemplary service that is expected from them. The media notes that Dr. McDowell refused to do his job in taking care of a patient who had a verbal altercation with a nurse, and Dr. McDowell was ultimately suspended. Some believe the suspension was politically motivated. However, putting politics aside, such a case would make anyone wonder how a doctor could even be embroiled in a situation that would make him consider any decisions not to help a patient. Are doctors and nurses not trained to put personal feelings aside and do their jobs? It is unacceptable for any doctor to refuse to attend to a sick patient regardless of their dissatisfaction with that patient. Moreover, when efforts were made to transfer the patient, another hospital refused to accept him. This and a previously reported case generate a concern as to how a long standing, respected profession may now be populated by some doctors and nurses who have put their personal feelings ahead of their duties to aid the sick.

From Intolerance to Pride for Professor Marlon James

Marlon James, is a well deserving winner of the Man Booker Prize. Jamaicans are overjoyed with such accomplishment of a native. This elation is expected, yet hypocritical. It is ironic and cannot be forgotten that, while in Jamaica, Professor James lived in an uncomfortable environment as he dealt with homophobic haters and bullies who made his life unbearable throughout high school until adulthood. Professor James is now the pride of  a country where persons of the LGBT community live in a society that has no tolerance or intentions of changing the buggery laws. Professor James is a Jamaican and certainly shows pride in his heritage. But, in honoring Professor James, let Jamaicans not forget their disdain for people like himself who openly profess their homosexuality.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/15/magazine/from-jamaica-to-minnesota-to-myself.html?_r=1

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Jamaica-rejects-buggery-law-repeal--same-sex-marriage

A Land of Reggae, Sun, Fun, and Crime

On October 7th, 2015, a family of six was massacred in their home that was subsequently burned down with their bodies inside it. This is another one of the numerous violent cases that have been occurring in Jamaica that is now known as having one of the highest crime rates in the world. The Minister of National Security, Peter Bunting aka "Mr. Divine Intervention",  and the Commissioner of Police, cannot seem to gain a grip in addressing the problem through the management of their security force. At the start of his tenure, Bunting broke down and made a choking confession that it was only divine intervention that could prevent the mass murders from occurring. Years have now passed and Mr. Bunting is still at the realm after this irresponsible comment that triggered doubt in his ability to succeed as security minister. He along with the Commissioner of Police now brag about what they believe they have accomplished. Yet, in the interim, those efforts seem to be of no avail since crime continues to increase. So, while the island basks favorably as a tourist destination of sun and fun on the beaches or at all inclusive hotels, Jamaican residents continue to live in a fearful atmosphere where crime is at an all time high. But, Jamaicans can only hope for the future that in a country with such scenic beauty and rich culture, some type of resolution may be found to curb the persistence of violent crimes.

An Open Letter on Slavery from Former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson to Prime Minister David Cameron

Former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson, Q.C, has been seen but not heard from in public for many years since demiting office.  However, the recent visit of Prime Minister David Cameron seems to have pressed Mr. Patterson into making a public statement in the form of an open letter to the British Prime Minister. Mr. Patterson's letter indicates that he, similar to popular pubic reaction, was not pleased with the British Prime Minister's handling of the reparation concerns of Jamaicans. The link below provides the open letter from Prime Minister P.J. Patterson, Q.C. to Prime Minister David Cameron.
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20151008/full-text-pj-slams-david-cameron-are-we-not-worthy-he-asks

Dear Queen Portia!

This post on FaceBook is hilarious but so true!

Dear Queen Portia ( you like dat dont it? lol..yes goody)

I know you can cuss good so please use that talent at this moment. Cuss the British Prime Minister and tell him what to use the $25mil to build. Cuss him clath!! Cuss him like how you cuss at election time.

However if you do not wish to cuss this time, here is a list of suggestions of what we would like him to build.

1.State of the Art Sports School
2. State of the Art S.T.E.M. School
3. Upgrade the Children's Homes
4. Upgrade the facilities at our Teachers' Colleges
5. Fix the roads that did not get fix when Obama came
6. Build a good water catchment sytem - we have drought but rain a fall!!!
This is ONLY my six...I bet you my FB peeps can ADD TO THE LIST????

And let him know if he do not build anything then we will ask China to build more things and give away more good good land to dem ( hmmm)

BUT...If he ask you what he will do with the prisoners dem in his jail...kiss you teeth and tell him to give dem to Kern Spencer and he can make dem disappear like the bulbs!!! or let them all become soldiers and send them to fight ISIS and see how much a dem come back live!! Let them do good for once.

Yours truly
Andrew

Jamaica Observer and Lisa Hannah

Did the Jamaica Observer really speak to three veteran PNP members or is this another ploy to get Hanna's name out there to gain sympathy or rather recognition. The paper's previous two-part story on Ms. Hanna's life and now this article are very suspicious and would cause anyone to wonder what connection does the newspaper have with Ms. Hanna. Was no other politician worth a two part story coverage in the newspaper? I can think of a number of them who have a more compelling story to tell.

People's National Party Issues Reflect Poor Leadership

The current issues within the PNP, involving not only Price and Redman but others vying against each other, uncover a lack of respect for the leadership of "Queen" Portia Simpson Miller. These members are aware that "Queen" Simpson Miller does not take any decisive action in addressing the questionable behavior of comrades when their performances have been deemed unsatisfactory. Therefore, it is quite natural that such unresponsive behavior from a leader will promote a "do whatever we want" reaction from his or her team. Would such behavior occur under the management of the former leaders of the PNP - certainly not! These former leaders commanded respect and possessed the management skills to unite comrades then, and their governance style would still be effective even today.