JA Elections 07

Below is the reminder about the Town Hall meeting before the elections in Jamaica. It looks like both parties are taking it seriously. I think it is interesting who are being sent as representatives. Mr. Paulwell is the Minister of Industry, Commerce, Science and Technology and Mr. Bartlett is the Opposition Spokesperson on Diaspora Affairs and Tourism.

I am not advocating either party but am glad to see there is an emphasis on commerce related matters judging from the representatives chosen. A wide cross section of the diaspora are interested in business linkages with JA and hopefully these gentlemen can expand on that.

Other hot button topics are sure to be crime and education. Should be interesting to see what weight the diaspora will have if any. I do think it is admirable that both groups are seeking to dialogue with the diaspora. That can only be a good thing. Hopefully, this is not just a token gesture.



Thursday, July 26, 2007, 6pm -------- MIRAMAR, FLORIDA
Jamaican Diaspora Southern United States
Community Conversation & Town Hall Meeting
“Elections 2007: Our Vision for Jamaica’s Future”
Miramar Town Center Hall
2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar
A conversational town hall meeting to share and discuss any and all issues facing the discourse and decisions for the upcoming elections (August 27th) in Jamaica
Welcoming Party representatives:
Hon. Phillip Paulwell: Minister of Industry, Commerce, Science & Technology and parliamentary representative for East Kingston/Port Royal (People's National Party - www.pnpjamaica.com)
and
Hon. Edmund Bartlett: Ed Bartlett, Opposition Spokesman on Tourism & Diaspora Affairs and parliamentary representative for East Central St. James (Jamaica Labour Party - www.thejlp.org)
Media and community leaders, and THE VOICE and INPUT of Jamaicans in the Diaspora
For more information call: 786-349-2584 or info@marlonhill.com
Live Online Chat Room during the Forum @ http://www.jamaicans.com (Submit your questions or comment today)
Live results of the elections will also be broadcast on News/Talk 1080 AM WTPS - Monday night, August 27th - http://www.wtps1080am.com