Dear Editor,

President Obama’s visit was so on time to bring a moment of joy to all Jamaicans. Our country is tired of all the current issues: rising prices, crime, high taxes, incompetent politicians in both parties, lack of future plans to improve the economy, and just plain tired of no real leaders in our midst.

Barack Obama’s speeches and presence on our beautiful island was like a vitamin that was needed to provide a moment of reminding Jamaicans that we still play a role in the global system.

Poor leadership and incompetence have painted gloom in the lives of Jamaicans. We are once again “alive and kicking”.

Jamaican politicians can study Obama’s approach to the major issues that he has handled and will bring change.

Further, Obama’s response to the China-related question posed was superb. He advised that we need to see and find the real motive of China before allowing the superpower to “fix things for us”.

Obama is truly a great leader and his love for our country, our culture, and our people is well appreciated.

God bless you, Barack Obama.

Cecil Maragh

New York University

maraghcgam@aol.com