Byron Thompson, businessmanI wish to have a very peacefulChristmas, and I hope that thecrime will drop for next year
December 20, 2017
MoBay residents’ wish list for Christmas
With just a few days to go before Christmas Day, Jamaica Observer West photographer Alan Lewin took to the streets of Montego Bay, which has accounted for a significant number of the more than 315 murders committed in the parish of St James since the start of the year, and ask residents: “What is your wish for Christmas?”
Here are some of the responses:
Henry Samuels, unemployedI wish to win the ‘Pick Nine’ betat Caymanas Park so that I mayhave a lot of money to spendgoing into the new year season.
Kenroy Hines, businessmanI hope to live and seeChristmas and give Godthanks for life to spend withmy family. And hope to havehealth and strength, wealthand prosperity for 2018.
Vernon Campbell, security officerAs for me, I give God thanks to see these days andI hope to be closer to God for the next year, andhope to enjoy this Christmas with my family.
Staceyann Brissett, sales clerkI wish for the crime rateto decrease and wish for apeaceful Christmas.
Shynetyme, entertainerI wish to find a good managerfor the Christmas and hope toget a number one song for nextyear.
Alvin Clarke, builderI don’t celebrate Christmas, but I wish everyone will have a goodseason and that the economy will grow and Jamaica gets better.