The Editor, Sir:

The polls have always been kind to Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller endorsing her again and again as Jamaica's most popular political personality.

But oh, how things have changed. Her administration's blunder on the Trafigura affair and her subsequent silence on the matter only made matters worse.

In stark contrast, Mr. Golding seems to be having a whale of a time digging up dirt on the PNP, but one wonders if this is not more of the same from the JLP.

The leader today must be able to conduct themselves in public in a moderate and civilised manner, have an understanding of the poor and impoverished, be knowledgeable on international affairs concerning the region, they must not only be able to get things done, but must forge alliances in doing so.

I am, etc.,

CRAIG THOMAS

cregdt@yahoo.com