Dear Sir Editor ,

I was there in Rose Town for the incident on 21st Novemember that involved Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and a journalist, who insisted on a interview with her about Richard Azan’s reappointment. I think the reporter was totally indisciplined and rude. The prime minister entertained him by answering his question in the first stage and then she said to him that she was presently dealing with Rose Town so why not ask her about that issue.

The young man insisted and pushed the mic into her face and that was when her security personnel intervened and decided to “ease him off her”. The prime minister then asked the security officer, essentially, to stand down.

I think the Press Association should issue a manual regarding the boundaries for journalists in Jamaica. I think there should be some boundaries. The word is going around about freedom of press, and some of these persons don’t even know what went on as they were not there to witness what went on.

My question to journalists is, aren’t there some other issues in Jamaica for you people to pursue instead of following up the case of Richard Azan. I think it is mischievous, because the relevant process has been done, and the director of public prosecutions has cleared Mr Azan of all charges. He has now been reassigned his duties by the prime minister, so what’s the deal.

Media houses, you need to wake up and find some other important issues to follow up. That’s my impression.

Mark Bell Honourable

Photo-journalist

mark.bellphoto@hotmail.com