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Readers’ Reactions

Published:Tuesday | January 17, 2023 | 12:39 AM
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt

Millions missing from Usain Bolt’s account at investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited

“Investigate it good, because it look like a dem help him run, make them Bolt wid me cousin money. I’m disheartened.”

– @Noel Cunningham

“What a piece a atrocity. This must be thoroughly investigated. For so much of this man money to go like that, my theory is it’s an inside job.”

– @Lyn Palmer Rowe

“If he had invested his money elsewhere, you woulda hear say him a sellout. And him invest it a him own yard and oonu tief it. Dis nonsense have to stop. It must be a inside job. #RedYeye.”

– @Cheryl Edwards

“This is so disgraceful. These people have no pride in our country. They don’t honour the talents or hard work of the people representing Jamaica to the world.”

– @Paulette Donaldson

“I despise this behaviour. He worked very hard for all he has achieved. It must be returned, with a substantial interest. He didn’t have to invest in Jamaica, but because of love for his country. Very sad. After making us all feel so very special.”

– @Heylet Trish

“And if him go live abroad and decide to take his money and invest there, he will be called a sellout. It always a go be we own a try tear we down.”

– @sherainesblake

“Shame on dem. Robbing from someone who worked hard for his own. Him also helping people. Di tief a read di comments. Give it back!!!”

– @nadslovegodeverytime

“So not even Usain Bolt is safe? I refuse to believe this.”

– @kayonvaz

“There need to be a transparent investigation done, have the thieves exposed, [and] return the legend hard-earned money. If it’s a security breach, the public should be [made] aware, [so] that they can make a conscious decision whether or not they should put their money in such [an] institution.”

– @doug.barton.90

“Jamaicans rob them own legend? Goes to ask if you really think they care about the poor.”

– @mr_triumphant_14

– Reactions are from The Gleaner’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.Compiled by Kashauna Atkins