tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post3913539734502508529..comments2024-01-26T18:28:14.619-05:00Comments on Jamaican Till I Die!: Holness Fortress! inmyownwordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09900263474744400860noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-35075247111507856242022-05-12T01:51:59.567-05:002022-05-12T01:51:59.567-05:00It's always good know about history of some pl...It's always good know about history of some place and stories related to it. Thanks for sharing with everyone.<br /><br /><a href="https://roundhillcottage10.cbjamaica.com/" rel="nofollow">Round Hill Villas in Jamaica</a> cbjamaicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692889640459952814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-81072111822976281072015-06-17T22:29:33.807-05:002015-06-17T22:29:33.807-05:00Mr Patterson's home is called "Uhuru"...Mr Patterson's home is called "Uhuru" (Swahili for freedom)Michael A. D. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880228675814234840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-52372494041688995962015-05-13T20:53:06.214-05:002015-05-13T20:53:06.214-05:00I fail to see where bad mind is reflected in the a...I fail to see where bad mind is reflected in the article. You need to look at this from a social perspective. Firstly Holness was Prime Minister and he could very well assume that post again. There is a price to pay when you put yourself up for public office. Jamaica has been in economic decline for decades and is the most indebted country in the Caribbean. The majority of Jamaicans are finding it difficult to make ends meet. For a public officer who wishes to be Prime Minister, the message he is sending with his over the top opulence while in public office is not a good example to be set. This is fairly similar to Portia lavishing her Ministers with brand new SUVs which by all accounts was not necessary. Public officers who seek to attain the highest office in the land must show leadership by exercising control, empathy, and be seen as being of the people. After he leaves office he could build himself a Taj Mahal if he so wishes but for now he should have exercised restraint and not give in to over indulgence. Such a display from a sitting public officer denotes a flaw in leadership skills. <br />I guess we all would like a "big house" but what Jamaica needs NOW is leadership in the true sense of the word. Leaders like Castro, Putin, Mandela, Lee Kwan Yew, Jose Mujica. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-11411502317025953782014-06-15T03:28:04.029-05:002014-06-15T03:28:04.029-05:00Bad mind? Ask yourself if the truth (as best as u ...Bad mind? Ask yourself if the truth (as best as u can gauge it) is being reflected here. Holness' house is beside Asafa (so I was told) another who thrives on excess and doesn't have the goods to back it up. Whether or not these big homes are sustainable by who maintains them is not our business, but sheesh....an eyesore when all the trees in Long Mountain are removed to put up concrete structures and the place gets hotter. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-38099435639441530672014-06-15T03:17:58.564-05:002014-06-15T03:17:58.564-05:00Uruhu: Swahili for "freedom" is indeed m...Uruhu: Swahili for "freedom" is indeed mounted on PJ's wall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-9689336759800965762014-06-10T11:53:02.733-05:002014-06-10T11:53:02.733-05:00Jamaican$Jamaican$inmyownwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900263474744400860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-62493791058103331752014-06-10T09:12:49.769-05:002014-06-10T09:12:49.769-05:00Really? Jealousy? Absolutely ridiculous. The artic...Really? Jealousy? Absolutely ridiculous. The article makes valid points, for a poor nation a certain degree of 'carrot dangling' is completely unnecessary and does speak to what we inherited from our colonial masters. I've been to countries with much stronger financial health overall and they see no need for these particular types of wealth display. We need to be honest with our selves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-61583649120199190502014-06-09T15:40:28.714-05:002014-06-09T15:40:28.714-05:00inmyownwords:
Are the figures quoted in Jamaican ...inmyownwords:<br /><br />Are the figures quoted in Jamaican or US dollars? If in the former currency, the numbers for ministers' salaries aren't all that excessive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-52898522566994602832014-06-07T08:42:08.243-05:002014-06-07T08:42:08.243-05:00Totally absurd and a perfect example of misplaced ...Totally absurd and a perfect example of misplaced priorities. Mr. Holness could have garnered much needed credibility and admiration had he built a factory and hired his fellow Jamaicans to manufacture some useful commodity that could be exported in order to earn some much needed foreign exchange.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-43969411532646327822014-06-04T09:01:20.051-05:002014-06-04T09:01:20.051-05:00What is wrong with the house he is living in now? ...What is wrong with the house he is living in now? is it too ordinary for him now because he has arrived? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-56045410983678970682014-06-04T08:54:27.042-05:002014-06-04T08:54:27.042-05:00your article is well articulated and obviously you...your article is well articulated and obviously you are an individual with some level of tertiary education, while i must say it was somewhat of an interesting read, at the end of the article all i could really get was: BAD MIND.<br /><br />There is nothing boorish about one aspiring and realizing one's dream, be it a nice car, a nice home or even a nice career. If you where able to show that this gentleman as use less than acceptable means to acquire the wealth necessary to build such a abode then your article would convey a message worth the read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-15810975508394233742014-06-04T08:51:33.591-05:002014-06-04T08:51:33.591-05:00I am confused as many bloggers have missed the boa...I am confused as many bloggers have missed the boat on this article, by personalizing and trying to decipher politicians' income and spending habits. #1. The article pinpointed the many flaws in our current value system, namely materialism and the means of which many Jamaicans will never attain, yet strive to replicate material wealth through clothing, homes, etc. #2. The internalization of the "Massa's values and external show of wealth" and how we continue to inadvertently express these values and lifestyle so that we can feel better about ourselves, instead on focusing on what Massa attempted to deny us, our freedom. education and ability to think for ourselves. Mr. Holt's and others need to build ostentatious homes speaks to what we value today in Jamaican society. Those who are opposed to such values, must then spend more time focusing on educating the next generation what should be important in Jamaica's social and economic development for a better future for all Jamaicans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-66261335770922820672014-06-03T21:52:41.655-05:002014-06-03T21:52:41.655-05:00The Hon Hugh Shearer lived at Jamaica House, but h...The Hon Hugh Shearer lived at Jamaica House, but had a home in Hope Pastures, near Hope Gardens. His family continued to resided at Chisholm Avenue.Ken Roderickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005032915191578200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-22340632685707337712014-05-23T12:13:30.864-05:002014-05-23T12:13:30.864-05:00Compare the residential retirement package for the...Compare the residential retirement package for the former president of Kenya, and current official residence of the president of The Republic of South Africa, for a lesson in extraordinary extravagance and misplaced priorities in countries of mainly dirt- poor people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-73723979760772834062014-05-22T09:05:20.482-05:002014-05-22T09:05:20.482-05:00Which simply mean the Post Office cost about 5 Mil...Which simply mean the Post Office cost about 5 Million and the Political class pockets the rest… hahahahainmyownwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900263474744400860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-85826728898241215632014-05-22T08:50:24.223-05:002014-05-22T08:50:24.223-05:00300 Mil is a big figure but one any pnp contractor...300 Mil is a big figure but one any pnp contractor would use. Ive seen them build a 15x15 post office across from Cornwal Regional Hospital which cost $24 mil and that was from as far back as 10 years ago. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-48246133213039207232014-05-21T17:37:48.118-05:002014-05-21T17:37:48.118-05:00Decided to reopen the comment section … only respe...Decided to reopen the comment section … only respectful comments will be posted and untoward ones will not be published … I understand that not every blog post published people will agree with, everybody have different take on different topics, I will also try to approve comments on a timely manner… inmyownwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900263474744400860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-67836256809506855442014-05-21T11:15:18.652-05:002014-05-21T11:15:18.652-05:00Due to the large volume of comments for this post,...Due to the large volume of comments for this post, I am forced to disable the comment section, there is not enough time in the day for me to monitor each post and approve it much less respond. Not to mention the amount of pissed of comments from Diehard Party supporters of the Opposition and Diehard gloating party supporters of the Government… If you would like to continue the discussion/cussing then try using the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JamaicantillIdie, or use gleaner or observer or ognr<br />Sorry... inmyownwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900263474744400860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-424176065264835972014-05-21T10:25:38.959-05:002014-05-21T10:25:38.959-05:00All of this noise and nobody stopped to check a fe...All of this noise and nobody stopped to check a few things...1. PJ's home is called "Uhuru" 2. Andrew Holness' wife is a housing developer for high end properties 3. A lot of this criticism is grounded in jealousy. If the said house were to be offered to anyone speaking here, no one would say no. 4. Its a free country, his taste is his taste. He owes no one any explanation for living comfortably, as long as it is not being done with a. corrupt money & b. with taxpayers' money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-14155891657064372422014-05-21T08:23:42.350-05:002014-05-21T08:23:42.350-05:00I thought PJ's residence was called Uhuru.I thought PJ's residence was called Uhuru.Mosiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14993130100946993308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-91022190444156055342014-05-20T13:43:35.840-05:002014-05-20T13:43:35.840-05:00Can someone visit the Titles Office, do a search f...Can someone visit the Titles Office, do a search for the deed (only the address is needed) and see 1) reported sale price 2) if any mortgages are entered on the title...that is a factual start point for more infoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-51922110958054068522014-05-20T08:40:38.761-05:002014-05-20T08:40:38.761-05:00Hush... I know it does not look too good for the y...Hush... I know it does not look too good for the young leader, a mean after only 2 months as PM and he does not have a history of wealth passing down from generation to generation, it raises a lot of questions… <br />First you must take that figure up with Party supporters like Clovis and the dude from warren’s blog who claim he works for or worked for the JLP, it seems when they thought the disgusting Butu-Mansion in question belonged to the opposing party they reported its value also at $300 million … Also the media, tackle them also, they reported it over and over in gossip pages and last but not least the word on the street…. “If a nuh so it goh… then something go so”…. I will continue to use the said figures until I see otherwise….. inmyownwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900263474744400860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-75600543790476030262014-05-20T06:36:22.190-05:002014-05-20T06:36:22.190-05:00It is said that if you repeat something often enou...It is said that if you repeat something often enough, people will believe it. No good quantity surveyor would ever value that wall to have cost $70 million. Worse yet; the unfinished house expected to cost $300 million. Baseless. But, that's classic Jamaican political bias at work. <br /><br />One suggestion though to the false prophets: You've all been banding about the figure of $300 million for some time now. Isn't it time you adjust it to take into account the effects of inflation and a sliding dollar? <br /><br />That's what quantity surveyors would do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-72121328885045037822014-05-19T22:27:15.871-05:002014-05-19T22:27:15.871-05:00We know the declared salary amount, as reported by...We know the declared salary amount, as reported by the media and disclosed in public papers, we do not know however the undeclared amount. I am sure being in such a position of power brings with it loads of financial perks.<br /><br />As per the 2012 report in the Gleaner ("Pricey Cabinet - Close To $200m Per Annum in Salaries Allowances." --Salaries only):<br /><br />Portia's 2012 Cabinet (20)<br />Prime Minister: $7,271,283<br />Minister of Finance: $5,891,212<br />Other Cabinet Ministers (18): $98,186,886<br />Cabinet total: $111,349,381<br /><br />Bruce's 2007 Cabinet (19)<br />Prime Minister $4,706,344<br />Deputy PM $4,118,493<br />Minister of Finance $3,813,092<br />Cabinet Ministers (16) $56,490,256<br />Cabinet total $69,128,185<br /> <br />Portia's 2006 Cabinet (14)<br />Prime Minister $4,706,344<br />Minister of Finance $3,813,092<br />Other Cabinet Ministers (12) $42,367,692<br />Cabinet total $50,887,128<br /><br />PJ's 2002 Cabinet (17)<br />Prime Minister $4,706,344<br />Finance Minister $3,813,092<br />Ministers (15) $52,959,615<br />Cabinet total $61,479,051<br />inmyownwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900263474744400860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315857934060352736.post-67222375044277894052014-05-19T20:03:17.915-05:002014-05-19T20:03:17.915-05:00Interesting commentary and much appreciated. But j...Interesting commentary and much appreciated. But just a point of information. <br /><br />Vale Royal is the official residence of the Prime Minister. It was refurbished in the late 1950s when Norman Manley was Premier, with a view that it would act as the home of the Head of the Government. Unfortunately, Bustamante thought otherwise and had Jamaica House built with the intent of it being the residence for the Head of Government. It later evolved into the OPM. The Rt. Hon. Edward Seaga was the only PM to use Vale Royal for the intended purpose for a substantial period of time. <br /><br />Before the advent of the role of Head of Government, Vale Royal was the Residence of the Colonial Secretary. In the late 1700s, Vale Royal (which I think was then called Prospect Pen) was the home of Sir Simon Taylor, once described as one of the richest men in the British Empire. <br /><br />As for the home of Norman Manley, 'Regardless' was built on a section of the Drumblair property, prior to the demolition of the house known as Drumblair. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com