FROM THE BOOK
Page 3: THE MOOD IN A BATTERED NATION
Jamaica in 2009 ranked among the most violent and corrupt in the democratic world—certainly the most violent and corrupt in the English-speaking Caribbean. Six years later nothing has changed, nor is there any reason to think that it will anytime soon.
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FROM THE BOOK
Page 21: LIFE BEFORE INDEPENDENCE
We were motivated in every area we ventured. On our first attempt at the Scientific Exhibition competition in Kingston we placed first. It was no surprise at that time that Ruseas was known to have the best debate team in Jamaica. Eric Frater refused to accept any lack of effort. I always remember the look on his face when he suspected a lack of guts by any student. Even the “rebels” of Ruseas were usually transformed with their spirits intact by the time they left Ruseas. A “gutsy” man, Frater showed great displeasure when students threw in the towel without a fight. A disciplinarian he was, yet no student was afraid of him. We knew and trusted that he would always be fair.
What Others are Saying …
“Powerfully and frighteningly real: This novel recounts in gripping details of the venomous machinations of politicians, public officials and professionals who have corrupted Jamaica for their own aggrandizement. The Justice system, especially in the courts, is the arsenal that empowers the rich and powerful while the will of the less fortunate is broken by oppression. Corruption is rampant; a vibrant culture of honesty and uprightness is destroyed. Money and connections rule. This book leaves me with the novel question — Is there hope for Jamaica to rid herself of this serpentine leadership?” – KM
FROM THE BOOK
Page 49: NEW BEGINNINGS AND THE BIRTH OF EML
During this time, challenges faced by the crumbling economy and distrust for the government was exasperated by the brazen conduct of communist leaning governments, particularly that of Cuba. The worrying involvement by Cuba in the political affairs of Jamaica was resisted unyieldingly by many of us in the private sector and although many more scampered to hedge against this by migrating or straddling the USA and Jamaica, brave efforts to thwart a leftist takeover must never be forgotten.
Case Updates
Since publishing my experiences in a book “No Justice In Jamaica” I have received numerous calls thanking me for putting in writing what so many know, hear of and experience but wish to be silent. I am particularly disturbed by the fact that many who commended me commented that they would never say what I said because “they have to live in Jamaica….at least until they secure enough funds overseas to live there comfortably…..” That really bothers me. The number of persons who speak this way is much more than I thought existed here. The frequency with which I hear businessmen say “the country done …,” “…it can’t fix… it gone too bad” is astounding. Yet the failure to act or speak out confirms to me the extreme level of fear that will prevent any level of short term change …much less long term change.
I take particular note of my writings where readers have been under the misconception that I write about the past and that my problems in the justice system have been solved and concluded. This is absolutely false. I AM NO FURTHER 15 YEARS TODAY THAN I WAS AT DAY ONE IN 2001. The response when I enlighten them is one of disbelief. So much so that I am now frequently asked …”what is the latest status?” I might not have been clear enough in my book so I will have to emphasise this more often. To remove this false impression and keep interested persons up to […]