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This Nation that i refer to is Jamaica. Areas of Crisis:
- Economy
- Safety and Security
- Health
- Education
- Social
- Political
- Mass Media Propaganda
- Other (data not categorized)
N.b There has not been any data or research gathered on my part, most of this information is opinionated.
Economy
N.b I am not an economist, but am studying economics to a certain level.
Our Economy is in Crisis, we import more than we export, why? Because it is too expensive to produce locally, therefore our output (GDP) has lessoned resulting in a weaker dollar and a high level of inflation. Because of this our people have less spending power and their wants are greater than what is readily available.
Our consumers are suffering at the wrath of high taxes (i am included), basic food items prices are spiraling, goods and other services prices are also spiraling.
Safety and Security
Due to a weak economy there is less production on the local market resulting in lack of job opportunity or weakened salaries, also due to a weak National Security infrastructure, there has been an increase in crime and violence. Human rights is very abusive on the part of our law enforcement, which is the result of lack of training, screening (of persons entering law enforcement) or Central intelligence and Communication. Our Youth have other ambitions and have sought refuge in gangs. These gangs are like a brother/sister hood that provide them with faster access to money and other resources, but at a price.
They partake in illegal activities such as; killings, robberies, extortion, drugs and other forms of deviant activities, resulting in a "Gangster Paradise".
Our citizens often fall pray to this type of organized crime, our communities are at ransom, our women are in danger and often fall pray to vicious rapists and abusers (n.b. carnal abuse is another issue). Our Children are becoming fatherless (young men not taking enough responsibility) etc.
I am not only blaming the "Gangster Paradise" effect for our safety, i also blame our politicians for not living up to their civic duty for protecting its citizens. Not only do i blame politicians but i also blame our citizens for not being united on this issue, but this could also be the result of fear for their lives and lack of trust of the law enforcement entities, or merely negligence (read my article on the consequences of negligence).
Health
Not much data has been gathered on my part, but i have to address the health issue. There are not enough medical facilities, treatment and insurance for our citizens. Hospitals are often run down and overcrowded, resulting in long waits and usually inaccurate diagnosis. There is also lack of medical professionals (doctors, nurses etc) that meet to the high demand of patients.
There are not enough drugs (or they are too expensive) that meet the demand of our citizens. There is not enough insurance or health coverage for the working class (one has to find large sums of money on their own to deal with sickness).
I must however commend our government for improving the health sector by providing free services to our citizens, but once again every benefit has an opportunity cost.
Education
Our citizens have limited education, most drop out at high school and do not continue on from that point, this results in an unskilled populace. Their lack of education is the result of our teaching style and the social breakdown within those institutions especially the high schools. This Social breakdown has resulted in lack of discipline, increase in violence among students, more teenage pregnancies, neglectful educators etc. There are also limited opportunity for the poor or working class to enter tertiary education (due to its high cost and limited availability of jobs), resulting in a lack of interest to upgrade themselves (citizens).
I must however commend our government for improving the education sector by providing free education to our children.
Social
Jamaicans have lost courtesy and even plain "good manners". How we socialize have greatly affected communication with ourselves and the rest of the modern world. We (Jamaicans) are seen as trouble / noise makers and also aggressive. This breakdown in social behaviour is stemming from the home and surrounding communities, and is adapted at an early age. We are impatient, intolerant and most of all illiterate (not everyone). We have created communication barriers which lead to misinterpretation and a massive growth in stereotyping.
Political
There is lack of unity within our Political sector, They (the politicians) are constantly playing the blame game (pointing fingers at each other) and not thinking as one unit to address the needs of its citizens, there is also a high level of corruption resulting in our Nation's resources being squandered or displaced. With this type of situation happening at the top, one can just imagine the stigma that takes root when its trickles to the bottom.
Mass Media Propaganda
Mass Media (Radio, Television, Press) seems to be riding the negative wave affecting our Nation, they pray on this information to boost profits and ratings, they are quick to broadcast who get murdered, which company in in debt etc. Resulting in changing our Nation's perception of our Country. They help to shape the negativity of our nation by dwindling hopes and also shattering dreams. This is not a media bash, because we (internet broadcasters) are not helping the situation. Some internet broadcasters paint a negative picture on our Nation resulting in lack of visitors and even investors to our country.
There are many other issues to be addressed resulting in our Nation being in crisis. There have been thousands of articles written on this topic, thousands of discussions and also opinions.
The Solution: More unity in all sectors public and private, i call for better communication, less crime and violence, less media propaganda, more international support ( foreign investors and Jamaicans living abroad), less violent music (we know it sells, but perform a civic duty), more respect for ourselves and last but not least MORE GOD and GODLINESS.
I thank you for reading my article if you have read it to the end, if you are a Jamaican or love Jamaica and feel that this article has been inspiring, please send me your views at hugoj@hotmail.com
This Nation that i refer to is Jamaica. Areas of Crisis:
- Economy
- Safety and Security
- Health
- Education
- Social
- Political
- Mass Media Propaganda
- Other (data not categorized)
N.b There has not been any data or research gathered on my part, most of this information is opinionated.
Economy
N.b I am not an economist, but am studying economics to a certain level.
Our Economy is in Crisis, we import more than we export, why? Because it is too expensive to produce locally, therefore our output (GDP) has lessoned resulting in a weaker dollar and a high level of inflation. Because of this our people have less spending power and their wants are greater than what is readily available.
Our consumers are suffering at the wrath of high taxes (i am included), basic food items prices are spiraling, goods and other services prices are also spiraling.
Safety and Security
Due to a weak economy there is less production on the local market resulting in lack of job opportunity or weakened salaries, also due to a weak National Security infrastructure, there has been an increase in crime and violence. Human rights is very abusive on the part of our law enforcement, which is the result of lack of training, screening (of persons entering law enforcement) or Central intelligence and Communication. Our Youth have other ambitions and have sought refuge in gangs. These gangs are like a brother/sister hood that provide them with faster access to money and other resources, but at a price.
They partake in illegal activities such as; killings, robberies, extortion, drugs and other forms of deviant activities, resulting in a "Gangster Paradise".
Our citizens often fall pray to this type of organized crime, our communities are at ransom, our women are in danger and often fall pray to vicious rapists and abusers (n.b. carnal abuse is another issue). Our Children are becoming fatherless (young men not taking enough responsibility) etc.
I am not only blaming the "Gangster Paradise" effect for our safety, i also blame our politicians for not living up to their civic duty for protecting its citizens. Not only do i blame politicians but i also blame our citizens for not being united on this issue, but this could also be the result of fear for their lives and lack of trust of the law enforcement entities, or merely negligence (read my article on the consequences of negligence).
Health
Not much data has been gathered on my part, but i have to address the health issue. There are not enough medical facilities, treatment and insurance for our citizens. Hospitals are often run down and overcrowded, resulting in long waits and usually inaccurate diagnosis. There is also lack of medical professionals (doctors, nurses etc) that meet to the high demand of patients.
There are not enough drugs (or they are too expensive) that meet the demand of our citizens. There is not enough insurance or health coverage for the working class (one has to find large sums of money on their own to deal with sickness).
I must however commend our government for improving the health sector by providing free services to our citizens, but once again every benefit has an opportunity cost.
Education
Our citizens have limited education, most drop out at high school and do not continue on from that point, this results in an unskilled populace. Their lack of education is the result of our teaching style and the social breakdown within those institutions especially the high schools. This Social breakdown has resulted in lack of discipline, increase in violence among students, more teenage pregnancies, neglectful educators etc. There are also limited opportunity for the poor or working class to enter tertiary education (due to its high cost and limited availability of jobs), resulting in a lack of interest to upgrade themselves (citizens).
I must however commend our government for improving the education sector by providing free education to our children.
Social
Jamaicans have lost courtesy and even plain "good manners". How we socialize have greatly affected communication with ourselves and the rest of the modern world. We (Jamaicans) are seen as trouble / noise makers and also aggressive. This breakdown in social behaviour is stemming from the home and surrounding communities, and is adapted at an early age. We are impatient, intolerant and most of all illiterate (not everyone). We have created communication barriers which lead to misinterpretation and a massive growth in stereotyping.
Political
There is lack of unity within our Political sector, They (the politicians) are constantly playing the blame game (pointing fingers at each other) and not thinking as one unit to address the needs of its citizens, there is also a high level of corruption resulting in our Nation's resources being squandered or displaced. With this type of situation happening at the top, one can just imagine the stigma that takes root when its trickles to the bottom.
Mass Media Propaganda
Mass Media (Radio, Television, Press) seems to be riding the negative wave affecting our Nation, they pray on this information to boost profits and ratings, they are quick to broadcast who get murdered, which company in in debt etc. Resulting in changing our Nation's perception of our Country. They help to shape the negativity of our nation by dwindling hopes and also shattering dreams. This is not a media bash, because we (internet broadcasters) are not helping the situation. Some internet broadcasters paint a negative picture on our Nation resulting in lack of visitors and even investors to our country.
There are many other issues to be addressed resulting in our Nation being in crisis. There have been thousands of articles written on this topic, thousands of discussions and also opinions.
The Solution: More unity in all sectors public and private, i call for better communication, less crime and violence, less media propaganda, more international support ( foreign investors and Jamaicans living abroad), less violent music (we know it sells, but perform a civic duty), more respect for ourselves and last but not least MORE GOD and GODLINESS.
I thank you for reading my article if you have read it to the end, if you are a Jamaican or love Jamaica and feel that this article has been inspiring, please send me your views at hugoj@hotmail.com
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