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Issa: Politicians, citizens too comfortable with underperformance

Nov 9, 2026 · Corey Robinson/Senior Staff Reporter

Originally published by The Gleaner Read the original

Businessman Christopher Issa has criticised successive political leaders for what he described as the poor stewardship of Jamaica, arguing that the country has become too comfortable with underperformance when it should be setting higher standards for national development. Using the contrast between the limbo and high jump as an analogy for the country’s progress, Issa said Jamaica’s leaders and citizens must stop accepting declining standards and start demanding more from those entrusted with m

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