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Dennis Meadows

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Husband, father of 4 and former Govt Senator in the Jamaican Parliament. IT/Mgmt Professnl, Lay Magistrate and co-convenor of the civil lobby group, CAPI

Montego Bay, Jamica
Joined June 2009
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4 years
I so much support this cause 😂😂 #JustStopIt
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#ShaCarri is to athletics what #LaLewis is to entertainment.. An absolute fraud
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4 years
@NelioGad Credit to the real #Genna in white. Never hit a lady
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3 years
#DreamWeekend is turning out to be a nightmare for many. At least 5 (2 hospitalised) of my friends are now afflicted with #Covid19 . Interestingly, fake #Covid19 negative tests were on sale for $6000
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2 years
Approaching school resumption, are we treating this level of teacher attrition seriously?
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3 years
I can take a joke. I can't take disrespect and bad mind disguised as joke. Learn the difference
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2 years
Not so long ago soldiers' presence commanded respect and fear. Today, they're mere mortals. Their routine presence on the streets have diminished their stock.
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2 years
Am I hearing correctly.. have we gone mad? Policies and laws must not be informed by emotions, but rather good sense and reasonableness
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2 years
When I'm moved to apologise for a wrong I've done, I'm not motivated by the thought that it will be accepted. Rather, I seek to correct a wrong and to satisfy my own conscience. I only hope it's recvd well by those I've wronged. #Penetence #Redemption #Peace
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Dennis Meadows
4 years
As a 4-term legislator and seasoned litigator @DalrympleMarisa should be appointed to the bench of the House. Further, as a lady with an obvious good head of hair there will be no place for that wig worn by the predecessor. #HouseSpeaker #JAParliament
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4 years
My helper just called to advise me that she will be working from home
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5 years
The #PNP don't realise that while they're occupied with breaking scandals, @AndrewHolnessJM bz #BREAKINGGround . 2 yday hrs apart, Stbess water supply n new children hospital in St James. Now, breaking ground 4 #Gtech BPO Park. Also, unclogging the #PNP pipelines clogged for yrs.
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4 years
Passed a #WesternUniom yesterday and saw a throng of ppl gathered to collect their #WeCare monies. Stopped and asked a young lady known to me how things going. She complained of the long wait. Me: did you apply? She: no, mi hear seh we fi come here. A madman wudnt have done that
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5 years
#TheStorkHasLanded #NewArrival Welcome Andrew Evans Meadows #1stGrandson ♥️
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3 years
Just lost one my 5 unvaccinated afflicted friends to #Covid . Praying for the others... pray they survive and reconsider taking the #VACCINE
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3 years
Middle and upper class ppl r taking the vax, while the poor and uneducated who are affectd most by pandemic is resisting. You know why some us remain poor? We find a baseless problem for every solution in our life. Take bak our lives #GetBackOurLife #GetVaccinated #GetTheJabDone
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3 years
Timely and sobering intervention
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3 years
If the #vaccine was a national honour you would take it... ( Sent from Jamaica Observer )
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1 year
Said well by a thinking man
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5 years
The gross indignity our Jcan ppl have to suffer at @WesternUnion @MoneyGram to send/receive monies. The questions asked are intrusive and overeaching. I know the ills they seek to remedy, but where's the incentive to be good, if the good always suffer for the bad.
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4 years
Our ppl are creative @NestaJA
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5 years
I find a visit to the hospital and morgue a humbling experience. Those of us, by some false notion, who feels superior to your fellow men, I recommend a visit.
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4 years
Cliff Says... " - The Jamaican Government's Handling of COVID-19 is commendable! @cliffnationwide
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4 years
Since time immemorial, I've heard of plans to make Port Royal a cruise ship call. Now, in 2020, I'm pleased that see the realization of this vision. Many govts have come and gone, but it took visionary leadership matched an action-oriented mind to make it happen. #ActionDoDat !
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Jamaica welcomes Marella Discovery 2 to the Port Royal Cruise Port. #NewJamaica #History #PortRoyal 🇯🇲 📸: @PortAuthorityJa
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3 years
Leaders of both political parties must urge their members to resist the urge to make their visits on vaccine roadshows political. It smacks of vulgar political opportunism to be exploiting this grave crisis for raw politics. Dispense with the green/orange.. It's a national fight
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5 years
The decision by #MayorDavis n #CllrSinclair to deny permit to #MobayPride is discriminatn. I don't support their lifestyle, but recognise their rights as taxpayn Jcans. As public servnts, we don't have the luxury to deny public service to those who's lifestyle we don't support...
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If you're hit by a police vehicle dawg nyam yuh suppa.. JCF units aren't insured/registered. With what moral authority the State compels citizens to obey the law that which it blatantly disobeys. A case of do what I say but dont do what I do #StateHypocricy
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Dennis Meadows
4 years
Never thought I would live to see the day a #USVisa is used as a measure of superiority and integrity. Those without visas are but underlings and lacking morals. What's next, If mi nuh eat egg, mi naw seh nutten?
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4 years
Expecting a release anytime now from. @JamaicaPNP blaming the @Earthquake on @AndrewHolnessJM administration, and what they'll do to prevent a recurrence IF returned to power.
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4 years
@JenniferHousen Hope you lead by example 😁
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2 years
Say what you want of @christufton he has been transparent in his mgmt of the pandemic and has stayed the course. His capacity to listen and pivot in this unprecedented crisis is commendable. It wud be unwise to change a General in the midst of a war. #StayTheCourse #NoSurrender
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Dennis Meadows
4 months
In a relatively short time, @MarkJGolding has endeared himself to the people of Jamaica. He's unpretentious and grounded. To know him is to love him. He has silenced his few Crosses. He's the net biggest winner in the local elections.
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3 years
Gunman entered church in Falmouth Trelawny coldly kiledl female worshiper moments ago. The hearts of men have become wicked.
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3 years
..Note: Those afflicted are all #antivaxxers
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2 years
Attended my 1st @JamaicaPNP conference today n was impressed with the progressive policy agenda outlined by @MarkJGolding which shud be the subject of robust discussion in days ahead. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming n respectful. One could pinch the unity within #TheWordIsLove
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4 years
When I look at the mockery and facade of leadership in the #US , a first world.state, and its bungling of the #COVID19 crisis, juxtaposed with the sense of command demonstrated by @AndrewHolnessJM and his govt, there's an inescapable sense of calm and pride. Ja is a world leader.
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3 years
Blessing of the new #Covid hospital in Falmouth, Trelawny. Rev splashing some oil of #NoCovid 😁
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The gentleman's family is yet to come to terms with his death, but we hasten to impute unsavory motives for his killing. We seem devoid of human sensibilities, hence our murderous culture. When did we become so #brutish #crass #boorish #vulgar ? #ThinkingOutLoud
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5 years
My respect for former PM #PJPatterson exponentially appreciated yday, consequent on his glowing tribute to his former political rival, #EdwardSeaga . His calm and non-combative persona served to temper the politics in the 90s. A cue some of us should take
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3 years
Lost another dear friend #DarrienCassels (cheddy) to #COVID19 . Got the medication but took lil late😭😭. I literally begged him daily... tek di vaccine bredren #vaccine
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4 years
No well-meaning, well-thinking Jcan, regardless of political stripes, should seek to defend the indefensible. An untidy affair at best, the happenings at #CMU
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3 years
Since her ascension to the top Job in Bdos, #MiaMotley has demonstrated more testicular fortitude and foresight on topical issues confronting the region and worldwide more than her male counterpart. Her incisive grasp of geo-polical issues is refreshing #COP26
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5 years
If @AndrewHolnessJM had said the same thing abt his wife, there wud be no analysis from sexologist. What's wrong with @JulietHolness as a doting wife extolling the virtues of her husband. This was said on the political hustings n not in Parliament. We take ourselves too seriously
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4 years
Cancer isn't something we make a political game of. It's taken its toll on everyone directly or otherwise. It's @DrPeterPhillips right to disclose his health status if so elects to do. Using dubious means of play on the I'll health of anyone doesn't aid the JLPs fortune. #StopIt
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5 years
U know Ja is in trouble when our teachers resist a system aimed at holding them to book. What's wrong with using your finger print (pixelated - can't be transfrd) to monitor attendance, used all over the world. What is their real fear, the system or the concept of accountability?
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5 years
Just saw a good comrade friend who was quick to celebrate #NIDS victory. He said, imagine the govt wah fi scan mi RETINA.. I enquired, what you call the RETINA.. he responded boldly, nuh mi ass 🤣🤣🤣🤣 #CantMakeThisUp
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5 years
The move by my Govt 2 add an additional 50yrs b4 Cabinet files can be viewed by the public is a retrograde move, and inconsistent with a commitment given. "With this mandate, there's no room for error..." My #MHPM , this is indeed an error of judgement. I urge ur reconsideration.
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Dennis Meadows
2 years
Murder toll continues unabated but we remain silent on the Commissioner of Police abysmal performance. If we are truly troubled by the murder rate, the one with statutory duty to fight crime must be held accountable
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Recently applied for Canadian visa lying on my bed with a laptop. Boops, visa sent to me without visiting the embassy. Renewed my #USVisa last week for 4th time, and had to stand in the sun on a treacherous median. Oh! What an organised society Canada is. Talk abt first world.
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That's the spirit 😂😂😂😂
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You were a quiet giant and fighter for your people. Rest in Peace my friend #ShahineRobinson
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Only in Ja one losing their holy #USVisa , is viewed with suspicion or an indictment on one's character. A visa isn't a right but a courtesy extended by the issuing State. We'll are so exposed. Credit to @darylvazmp for his candor n willingness to do what's best in Ja's interest.
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5 years
At the rate the Opposition is demanding info from @AndrewHolnessJM , his birth certificate and citizenship will soon be the subject of a query
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3 years
Ja has a culture of formulating policies and legislation against its ppl, rather than for. At every change of policy/law it's to frustrate, not facilitate. There's no incentive for those inclined to play by the rules. And we wonder why corruption thrives. Doing bizniz sucks here
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5 years
I understand the need to enforce the NA Act, but how insensitive and injudicious can we be to each other. A summons could have been issued for a non-criminal offense. A man's true character is best revealed when given power. Poverty is the worst form of violence. @JamaicaConstab
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Imagine being carted off to jail the night before your brother's funeral and be forced to remain in lock-up while your loved one is being buried.
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By any objective assessment
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The deafening silence emanating from the corridors of the @thePSOJ when those from their ilk is implicated. Honor among...
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5 years
“I am not worried when I see people jumping up and frothing at the mouth," said Holness, turning his attention to the PNP. #Savagery 😁
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Dennis Meadows
4 years
It would be interesting how @DrPeterPhillips reacts to the #PetrojamReport which implicates his own co-campaign director who's the subject of a referral for probe by #FID . Will he be asked to vacate the position? Will the comrade leader practice what he preaches. #awkward 🤫
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Bwoy! #Bunting beating thick like dumpling, out stunted
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4 years
We have no control over the virus, except we have control over our actions and attitude which can stem the spread. Personal responsibility is the best antidote. Be reminded, we are the vectors (carriers) of this virus. The less we move, the less we spread #COVID19
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Dennis Meadows
5 years
Is a #USVisa a prerequisite for ministerial appntment and a mission critical tool? It troubles me that any minister has to consider resignation for loss of a visa. I understand the utility of the instrument, but by God, one shouldn't be compelled to exit public service if revoked
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4 years
"We must retire the culture where one set of Jamaicans speak of “the government dem” as if it were a hostile, alien force. I want to see a new order in which all the people will regard the government, no matter which party forms it, as “our government”. HBD #BruceGolding
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2 years
Before the elections... Today he demolishes the poor man's dream #MrDemolitionMan #Prosperity4Few
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Dennis Meadows
5 years
Got these sandals custom-made by a very talented local craftsman/artisan #BaldwinDulston . First class finish. #Satisfied #SupportLocalArtisans #Jamaican #BalandoDesigns
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5 years
Met a #rootsman in MoBay this morn selling homade roots wine. He shouted, if you waw breed yuh ooman, buy a battle.. I said to him, how much Pikney u have? He said none. Well, I bought a bottle, caz I don't intend to breed anybody 4 the rest of my life 😂
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4 years
Our culture of indiscipline, coupled with our chronic stupidity will be the death of us, not #Covid19
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5 years
Is it mere coincidence that 2 days after @DrPeterPhillips issued an ultimatum, reported raids and arrests have been made, or, the LOO benefited from a leak inside the @JamaicaConstab aimed at improving his stock? If the latter is true, we should all be concerned.
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Dennis Meadows
2 years
Are we suffering from inertia or numbness. 1300 ppl were murdered to date, almost 100 more over '21 but it seems to be bizniz as usual for us. The most resourced, highst paid C'mish with unqualified govt'l support but murders continue unabated. Our windows n doors remain closed
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8 months
We were promised a society in which we could sleep with our windows and doors open, now we sleep with our eyes open
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Dennis Meadows
5 years
Was just pulled over at the St James easterly #SOE cordon n served a seat belt ticket. The consta politely advised why I was pulled over and asserted zero tolerance Mr. Meadows. The w/corp ws equally pleasant. Makes me want 2 offend again just to interact. #Kudos @JamaicaConstab
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Dennis Meadows
4 years
With every intervention he makes, it's a reminder of the loss Ja suffers by his untimely departure from politics. He makes the most complex of issues appear simple. What a mind! #BruceGolding
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4 years
Former Prime Minister Bruce Golding says the Opposition People’s National Party, PNP, MPs were delinquent in chairing most of the parliamentary committees last term.
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Dennis Meadows
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Traveling with a diplomatic passport allows the holder to be easily recognized as a govt official. Authorities are able to identify those who are on official govt business and therefore treat them accordingly. The notion that our Embassy erred is hogwash. What's the true story?
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4 years
The irony of #Bunting few mths ago told us @DrPeterPhillips is unwinnable and undesirable, then took the job of co-campaign director to now tell us Phillips is the man. He shouldn't have negotiated the job if he was principled and of character. One can't make these things up.
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3 years
We exceed the limit prescribed by reason to expect any govt to cancel a scheduled cruise stop for a mere lockdown. Our partisanship must always be tempered with reasonableness and good sense
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Some of us men will take anything that promises to make us tan pan it lang without question.. As for the ladies, you will take anything that purports to flatten yuh tummy or lose weight in a sec, but we doubt and question the #COVIDVaccines even in face of credible info.
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👍👍👍👍👍
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We often mistake relatives for family. Many friends are better family than relatives #ThinkingOutLoud
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3 years
Choice embodies the respect for life and rights. I'm unequivocally #ProChoice . The State and Church have no business legislating morality and imposing its values on a woman. Govt may legislate the parameters for abortion but ultimately its a woman's right to elect what she does.
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2 years
The calls for #MajAnderson resignation have spurred him into action. His PR machinery has been cranked up and working overtime. Perception has its place in the art of war. We must never be coy of holding those in our employ to account.
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Dennis Meadows
5 years
Lesson learnt in leadership challenges.. Launch no campaign at Manchester High Sch.. #Shaw n #Bunting did, same results 😂😂
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Dennis Meadows
2 years
The govt should outlaw the wearing of #ninjamasks or its variations. Just had a spat with camouflaged patron in a barber shop who kept looking at me, made me uneasie. Advised the owner not to let anyone in the shop dressed like that if he wants my continued pateonage
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Congratulations to the 71 new homeowners of the NHT Windsor Hill Housing development in Samuel Prospect. Another manifestation of the legacy and vision of Michael Manley in ensuring homeownership for the working class. #ProgressivePolicy
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Dennis Meadows
4 years
Never thought I would live to hear the #PNP , the sole repository of men with questionable sexuality, throwing shades at people's sexuality. Wonders never cease. The people want competence in representational leadership, not sexuality. #LiftYourGame
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4 years
@DrAndreHaughton True, like asking the #PNP to lead Ja is like asking #Lambert to win a beauty contest... Madness!
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Dennis Meadows
10 months
It gives us no comfort to now tell us that POCA money will be used to bail out #SSL . The proceeds of crime would be best used to fight against crime, fund education, or other social services, not bail out private businesses fraught with fraud. #BadMove
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Dennis Meadows
1 year
This is the atrocious state of the roads in Falmouth, Trelawny where the govt intends to erect a #WelcomeSign at an estimated cost of $20M. Does this road look welcoming and safe for any resident/visitor? #MisplacedPriorities
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Dennis Meadows
5 years
What's intoxicating abt political platforms tht seemingly brings out the idiocy in some of us? #MikaelPhillips : 'nuh JLP bway, nuh gal Pikney caan cum a M/chester and feel at home...' with gun lyrics in the b/ground.The future for politics appears bleak with these emerging leadrs
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Dennis Meadows
3 years
As an employee, If you are willing to assert your right to freedom of choice, you should be prepared to exercise your right to chose a a new employer. You rights stop where mine starts. #GetVaccinated
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5 years
For @MikaelPhillips to avow that #PNP ministers have never been arrested without equal assertion that the #PNP is never the subject of corruption allegations, is implicitly stating.. We are better thieves..
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Dennis Meadows
4 years
Went to the Trelawny Parish Court this morning re a traffic ticket. Had the pleasure of observing Parish Judge #Boyne (Ian Boyne's Daughter), and how refreshing it was. Very amiable and facilitaing. The characteristic pomp and legal arrogance/snobbery were absent in the Court.
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#BeautifulSpeech can't win elections... Ah #Action do dat! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Dennis Meadows
3 months
To seek to exploit the sore issue of gender-based abuse in a principled Parliamentary matter, does a gross disservice to the real victims of such abuse. By @Babsy_grange stance, she's rendered #SpeakerHolness an undue victim and diminished her office as Min of Gender Affairs
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Dennis Meadows
5 years
Some of you doctors who constantly and indiscriminately give unwarranted #sickleave to employees, Stop It! You do a disservice to production n economy. FYI: That's corruption too. #StopIt
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Dennis Meadows
4 years
A further vindication of the govts cautious, deliberate and logical response to the repatriation of our compatriots. The fact that they're quarantined on the ship gives us no comfort. It's best to err on the side of caution and the protection of the majority.
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Nationwide90FM
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JUST IN: 10 new cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica. 5 of the 10 new cases are from the batch of Jamaicans who were on the Royal Caribbean Vessel which docked in Falmouth this week. Also 10 new recoveries in the past 24 hours.
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Dennis Meadows
4 years
Both gentlemen acquitted themselves admirably. @DrPeterPhillips exuded experience and presence. However, @AndrewHolnessJM was self assured, stately and was more direct in his answers to questions. Of note, OL failed to tell how he will finance his manifesto. A narrow victory 4 AH
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Dennis Meadows
1 year
Say what you may of @NigelClarkeJa he has an assuring command of his portfolio. Can't say the same of his other colleagues. His shadow @julianjay raising the right questions and concerns
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