UNITED States President Barack Obama effectively uses technology to communicate with Americans every step of the way.

Here in Jamaica, Prime Minister Bruce Golding hosts a radio show on the last Wednesday of each month called Jamaica House Live. But given the worsening global financial crisis, the Sunday Observer will give Jamaicans a chance each week to ask pertinent questions of various leaders. This week, it’s Portia Simpson Miller’s second turn in the hot seat.

If you had one question to ask Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller, what would it be?

John Brooks, fashion designer

What is your hope for the country seeing that the country is going through an economic crisis right now?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Trisha Montgomery, student

If you were still the Prime Minister, what would you do differently in terms of finding the money that is needed for the country to qualify for the loan from the International Monetary Fund?

Odessa Phillips, student

What are you doing to ensure that your party secures a win in the next election?

Curtis Miller, pump attendant

If you were in power, what measures would you put in place to ensure that the poor benefit?

(Photos: Marlon Reid)

This is the final in the series as the worst of the world recession is over. Look out for a new series next week.