Members of the powerful Jamaica’s Export Association in collusion with the Minister of Investment and Commerce, yesterday indicated to the rest of the Jamaican population , that they could not give a damn about freedom of the press.
Members of this organization stood by silently (did they) and gave support to Minister and his aides as they chased members of the media fraternity from participating in a discussion on potentially the single largest and possibly the most controversial investment project Jamaica will ever see.
The were no howls of protest from the JEA, in fact one report I heard said they were ” surprised” that the media was “ invited” to what was supposed to be a “private” meeting on a very “public” matter that has far-reaching implications for the country.
I therefore take it by their actions of lack thereof that the JEA no longer supports freedom of the press or only does so when it’s convenient .
Who is going to stand up for the press?
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JEA responds to comments made by commonsenseja
The JEA President says the association supports and is committed to a free and fair press and the related freedoms enjoyed by the media in Jamaica and internationally.
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