PRESIDENT OF the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Michael Ammar Jr., feels that unity is the key to Jamaica's survival.
Mr. Ammar was making the opening remarks at the JCC's 225th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Kingston Hotel on Saturday night. He said that the Government, Opposition, trade unions and private sector needed to come together as each of these sectors alone cannot to fix the island's problems.
PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS
After telling the gathering that the night was to honour the success of the members of the JCC, (so he wouldn't be spending too long) Mr. Ammar briefly outlined some of the goals that Jamaica, through such initiatives as the Partnership for Progress, would have to achieve if it is to recover. Among other things, he called for a reorganising of the public sector to promote growth and expansion; an improvement in the technology used by the security forces and better choice selection of projects with the proceeds going toward debt payment. He urged everyone to stop reminiscing on the 50s and 60s and to focus on the years ahead.
The JCC honoured its members for their work during 2003. Among the top prize winners, St. Ann took the best Parish Chamber for the second-consecutive year, Francis Kennedy took the Individual Chamber Member Award and Bank of Nova Scotia took the Best of the Chamber: Company Award.
Dr. Kathy Brown and Friends, master guitarist Ernie Ranglin and Trinidadian comedian Paul-Keens Douglas provided entertainment.
