The Government is currently giving serious consideration to a suggestion that has been made to provide the NHT with land in exchange for the planned $45b withdrawal from the trust. This would allow the NHT to contribute to the national debt problems and still meet its mandate in terms of the provision of housing solutions to the people of Jamaica.
This move sounds similar to a proposal made by former Prime Minister Bruce Golding in a article in the Jamaica Observer today. Should this become a reality, it would be proof that once the people of Jamaica becomes more involved in governance of the country, we can force changes in the way thing are done.
It is also proof that there is never ” no alternatives” and we should never buy into the notion that Government knows all and what is best for the country and also that, dissenting views are not about “derailing or sabotaging” the government.
We await the final decision by the government, but so far I am encouraged by the action of Jamaicans and also by the fact that the GOJ APPEARS to have recognized it has erred and is attempting to correct that wrong.
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This is the first proposal that I’ve heard that is actually a credible solution. I read what Mr. Golding said about the issue and as much as it pained me to, I actually agreed with him.
Land exchange
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Exchange-of-land-for-NHT-money-being-discussed_13742431
Golding’s proposal is a stark reminder of the inadequacies of the current jlp leadership?? We need to hear more from him. Still pissed as hell by him abandoning the Jamaican People because of loyalty to party but the current public debate was more partisan than constructive.
I wrote a post in June last yr along the same lines.
https://commonsenseja.wordpress.com/2012/06/18/st-kitts-and-nevis-to-swap-domestic-debts-for-land-passes-all-imf-tests/