Labour Day projects continue

Jamaica Observer

Monday, May 24, 2010

SEVERAL Labour Day projects went on as planned in the Corporate Area this morning, even as sporadic bouts of unrest occurred in sections of Kingston and St Andrew.

Persons living near East and East Queens Street in downtown Kingston carried out projects undeterred, painting roads and pedestrian crossings.

At Highholborn Street, residents were clearing land, readying the area for a children's park with all the amenities.

In Kingston Gardens, people were seen cutting foliage from sidewalks

“No sah we not affected by di violence here so we carry on Labour Day work same way,” said one man who was seen painting on East Street.

This morning, the People’s National Party (PNP) issued a news release, imploring persons in the Corporate Area to abandon their Labour Day projects, citing the unstable security situation in Kingston.

“At this time, personal security is paramount and all steps should be taken to ensure this,” the PNP said.

“Additionally the security forces are already fully stretched trying to maintain law and order and as such no further burden should be placed on them.

“The planned activities for today can and will be undertaken at a later date.”

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COMMENTS (2)

tina chambers
5/24/2010

Does it matter anymore ...MI COUNTRY MASH UP!!!!! and it will never be the same again...USA is taking precaution..my aunt called me and sd that the other day when she visited the USA , they ask her alot of question ...all one question over 10times....they search her bags inside and out..she sd it is the first time since she as been travelling to the states they threated her like that .....and she was not alone they took most of the Jamaicans in a room.....she was so upset and kept on blaming Bruce for what he is doing in Jamaica.....she even told me that she heard that some were denied entry and their visa taken away..... they were sent back on the next flight to Jamaica.... i sugest that these people must talk what is going on ..and what the US government is doing to the Jamaicans..dont be silent because u r ashame they cancel u visa please speak up people....

Wazz Up
5/24/2010

Go Jamaica! Don't let these guys run your life!

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