Are we ready for change?

The Editor, Sir:

Watching how things are developing at home, and listening to concerns by fellow Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica, do paint a clear picture that a majority of Jamaicans are clearly united in wanting to see a new Jamaica.

If one can say fortunately or unfortunately, an opportunity has now presented itself yet again for such a change to start taking place. This is spread over the pages of media, the talk shows,Twitter and Facebook with so many groups crying out for a new Jamaica. But these are all discussions. There is the time now to move beyond debate and discussions and into action.

The present situation has now overtaken us to the point where we have this monster facing us - not just corruption and crime, but lack of strong and effective governance from those who should know better. Crime and corruption have been nurtured over the years and good people did not do anything. Well, I won't debate whether or not anything was done but the key question is: What next? What next after Dudus? What next after, if Bruce Golding resigns? Are we as Jamaicans ready to show leadership where every citizen takes responsibility for their streets, their towns, their communities, their parish and eventually the whole Jamaica?

This is what should be foremost on our minds as what is before us will come to pass, the stand-off will be over and America will have their way, sooner or later. But what next for Jamaica is the question; are we really ready for a change? Are we really ready to make a collective stand?

I am, etc.,

SYLBOURNE SYDIAL

ssydial@ffbj.org

Facilitators For a Better Jamaica (UK)