Power 106 FM election news, Friday August 3
Written by JamaicaElections.com
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J’can colours in Miami
As of this evening the colours of the Jamaican flag are to be displayed at the Bank of America Tower in downtown Miami, Florida in celebration of the country’s 45th Independence celebrations.
The Miami landmark is to remain lit throughout the weekend into Tuesday morning as a tribute to Jamaicans in South Florida. The 47-floor tower is usually lit for special events in Miami.
Jamaica’s Consul General, Ricardo Allicock says the event will serve as a powerful symbol of the significant presence of the Jamaican community throughout South Florida.
Almost 500,000 Jamaicans live in Florida State with the largest concentration in the South Florida tri-county area, which comprises - Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.
Pastors in politics
There are conflicting views among some religious leaders on whether churches should allow their pastors to run for political office.
Speaking at a Gleaner Editors Forum Anglican Arch Deacon Leon Golding said there was nothing wrong with religious leaders becoming politicians.
According to Arch Deacon Golding pastors in politics expose themselves to accusations of being partisan in executing their religious functions.
However, Roman Catholic deacon, Peter Espuet disagrees with him. According to Deacon Espuet religious leaders should not run for political office. Catholism forbids bishops and priests from running for political office, but deacons may do so with the support of their archbishop.
Recently, Archbishop Lawrence Burke took the decision to restrict Roman Catholic Deacon Ronnie Thwaites, candidate for Kingston Central, from performing duties from the pulpit as of Nomination Day. Deacon Thwaites will be running against the JLP’s Dr. Charlton Collie.
Moravian Minister Rev. Stanley Redwood will be running against Dr. Christopher Tufton in South West St. Elizabeth, but his church has not imposed any restrictions on him.
Reverend Redwood also ran in the last election against the JLP’s JC Hutchinson in North West St. Elizabeth.