The article about the Minister of Education berating the principals of primary schools for poor performance is noteworthy. It should also be pointed out that the lack of financial resources from the Government is also a part of the difficulty principals face in achieving a better quality education, the point made by the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA).

A recent article was instructive in relating the financial potential of the Diaspora that could be used to develop things like school infrastructure, beneficial to the outcome the nation desires for its young students. This being only a partial solution, since crime, poverty and economic stagnation remain as deterrents to progress.

An achievable goal

If a 'Marshall' plan is a consideration to achieve development, then it is an achievable goal to seek funds incorporating the Diaspora as a means of generating financing for it. The issue of bonds to this end seems logical. My fear, based on past performance, however, is that financial accountability from the Government has long been missing, and there seems to be a dearth of politicians willing to put the country first.

Perhaps the minister can develop a policy for use of bonds to create the framework for using these funds and the development of internationally recognised sustainable standards for infrastructure. Any money provided for this bond issue should be only used for education.

I am, etc.,

HUGH M. DUNBAR

hmdenergy@optonline.net