Dear Editor,

I think Dahlia Walker-Huntington is on point in her letter to the editor, and speaks for all of us in the Diaspora in response to Shaggy’s statement about the work we do.

This situation reflects a core problem of misinformation, lack of communication and maybe even a lack of understanding.

The Diaspora supports the causes of Jamaica 24/7, 365 days a year. It is a lifetime commitment for those who contribute their unheralded efforts. Comments such as those made by Shaggy in this situation serve to discourage those who work tirelessly for Jamaica. But, rest assured that this has never stopped us in the past and will not dissuade us in the future. The Jamaican Diaspora knows what it means to respond when duty calls.

Everyone has a role to play in assisting Jamaica and Jamaicans both at home and abroad. Any cursory research would have clearly revealed the massive amount of assistance and support which the Diaspora has contributed. The Jamaican diaspora continues to do its share of heavy lifting through many hands.

I do hope that those who know of the true contributions of the Jamaican Diaspora will speak out, accentuate the positives, and continue to recruit others to be philanthropic, even under unjustified criticisms and no recognition.

We all play our part, but we all don’t blow our trumpets as loudly.

Wayne C Golding Sr

waynegjd@yahoo.com