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Official Twitter account of Damion Crawford || Educator • Entrepreneur • Fighting to Move Jamaica Forward || Views = mine. RTs ≠ endorsements.

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@DamionCrawfordJ
Damion Crawford
10 months
I put it to you that this lady right here is one of the reggaest of reggae girls
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Damion Crawford
1 year
What is this .. what is this Jamaica? What is there to smile about here .. where is CISOCA in picture .. this vex me bad in the xmas
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Damion Crawford
2 years
It is my opinion that Jamaica is in trouble...
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Damion Crawford
2 years
I'm sad that I felt inconvenienced without water .. I'm also sad that my business operations were interrupted, production canceled and deliveries delayed.. BUT industrial action is how essential workers remind us that they are essential
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Damion Crawford
2 years
You can't treat an essential worker as nonessential then ask him/her to act like an essential
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Damion Crawford
2 years
All my dogs are Crazy
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Damion Crawford
1 year
If I was PM I would declare a 15 year State of Education with the aim of getting one degree per household. This SOE includes regular school to 8-2 Extra intervention 2-4 Adult evening school 5-8 Adult night school 8-10 School school and more school That's the crime plan
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Dear Andrew I am making myself available for the Ministry of Education in the cabinet shuffle. Though I remain 100% PNP I will still do the job. My references include Mrs Vaz and Nationwide 90fm Thanks for the kind consideration
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Damion Crawford
2 years
I dont think it's fair to be overly critical of athletes if only your nose and your belly run. Leave expertise to experts
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Citizens of any country should seek the best opportunity for even if it's overseas. The gov of every country should seek the total good by competing to keep it's best ppl. My advice to jcans is migrate if better is possible my message to govt is do more to make them stay. SIMPLE
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Damion Crawford
4 months
One day the basis of Jamaica's prejudice will be revealed. The prejudice which makes when I say things its ridiculed and when its repeated its genius. At some point it will be accepted that I'm ahead of them but this thread will show just a few
@AndrewHolnessJM
Andrew Holness
4 months
#GoodNews 🇯🇲 The JamWorld Entertainment Complex in Portmore, St Catherine will be developed to become Jamaica’s first 24-hour entertainment zone. #ABigDeal #WeGetThingsDone
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Damion Crawford
2 years
To all my Fortis brothers KCOB Delano Franklin is in desperate need of blood. It is only right that we give as much purple blood as we can to aid his recovery. FORTIS FOREVER
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Damion Crawford
1 year
Feel to show them how to run a country properly with ideas and commitment
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Damion Crawford
2 years
I held a reasoning with bruce golding today on radio and realise I need to read more
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Damion Crawford
4 months
How I sleep knowing I wrote the JLP Manifesto
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Whenever I speak the entire JLP answers. That includes leader, parliamentarians, bloggers, advisors and nationwide fm
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Damion Crawford
1 year
This is a lie from the bottom of the pits of hell. The highest increase in a teachers take home pay was 38%. What they are doing here is ignoring approximately 40% of teachers' salary which were allowances. It's a LIE by ommision
@AndrewHolnessJM
Andrew Holness
1 year
The ongoing public sector transformation project represents one of the most significant adjustments ever made to the positions of public sector workers in our country.
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Damion Crawford
10 months
We have a country where the police force is leaking information to the media ... I cant be the only one to think that's dangerous
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Damion Crawford
2 years
The JLP proposed that teachers find ways to make money on their own and to absorb the risk wholey and solely
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Damion Crawford
2 years
As serious as a judge
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Damion Crawford
1 year
Ok so devon house got a failed BBL must be from a fake doctor. Anyway why are we not spending this money on the rental books or the school furniture that the children have yet to recieve in schools
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Damion Crawford
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Removing the need for guarantors is a great thing. I ask that you consider the proposal for a 1st in the family tertiary scholarship and the 1 degree per household target. Thank you
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Subsidized JPS light bill sounds very very familiar... I'm starting to believe its because I have locks
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Damion Crawford
1 year
6 great things I wanted to do in government that ppl didn't understand 1) entertainment zones 2) national walk of fame 3) event rating 4) national choir with 42 subsets 5) jcan dance exercise video 6) Jamrock Summer I still believe in these
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Dear @AndrewHolnessJM please steal these ideas next the young people of the country needs it.
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Sometimes it just takes foresight... we need a national registry of trades skills so we can direct the jobs to them and them to the jobs... this was the 2020 PNP Manifesto. Not bring in ppl
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Damion Crawford
2 years
It's clearly prejudice why many Jcans find the dread unworthy. But time is the wise man's best friend
@JamaicaGleaner
Jamaica Gleaner
2 years
The government is promising to ease the demand for housing by allowing Jamaicans to acquire their homes in a rent-to-own arrangement. Read more: #GLNRToday
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Damion Crawford
2 years
I was one of the 20% of Jamaicans that grew up in a squatter settlement. 19 years at likkle lane so I acknowledge my bias in this situation
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Damion Crawford
9 months
Thank you PNP for a wonderful conference
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Damion Crawford
7 years
After a 600 mil bushing program then a 300 mill bushing program .... I better not hear the police say "he escaped into the nearby bushes"
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Damion Crawford
1 year
For 2023 don't watch the noise in the market.... watch the sale
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Damion Crawford
1 year
Having now found the well that never runs dry for their own remuneration I'm personally calling on the government to return to the drawing board as it relates to the teachers compensation.
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Sumfest went until 9am but St. Thomas Jerk fest get lock off ... worst this is we live in a country that thinks this unfairness is OK
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Damion Crawford
6 months
The punishment to Isat Buchanan for a statement percieved to be disrespectful seems very unfair. 2 years without the potential to earn from your profession because you said something thought to be disrespectful? No way.
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Damion Crawford
2 years
It is my opinion that my sister is awesome
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Its either everyone is unreasonable or something isnt right ... I think it's the latter
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Damion Crawford
1 year
We have eggs prices based on the algorithms
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Damion Crawford
2 years
People refuse to understand that sometimes your cup is so full that u cant even take a drop of whatever is happening to them in your already full cup. Sometimes u have to cover ur full cup so that others dont make it overflow
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Damion Crawford
2 years
This should read 167 more teachers have resigned. This means in addition to the over 400 in May and June another 167 resigned in July and August. In summation therefore over 600 thus far since school term ended
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Jamaica Gleaner
2 years
JUST IN: Education Minister Fayval Williams says 167 teachers have resigned from the public school system since July, although it's not clear whether all have left for foreign jobs. She says the number could change as more updates come in from school administrators.
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Damion Crawford
1 year
The truth is this whole traffic fine saga is not about safety it's a out money
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Dear @NationwideRadio the truth shouldn't offend you. Crime was up in april may june july august September and October. 8% up in September 7% up in October but miraculously the PM felt moved to declare state of emergency in World cup. The pic shows a sharp decline every worldcup
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Damion Crawford
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This is the right thing to do
@AndrewHolnessJM
Andrew Holness
7 months
We are committed to fostering a more robust and secure agricultural sector and securing our economic assets, ultimately contributing to the overall welfare and growth of our Jamaica 🇯🇲
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2 years
Both parties presented their manifestos in 2020, the Jlp won by landslide yet there most celebrated announcements were only in the PNP manifesto and not in theirs. Here is y I think it's a problem. Thread p
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Damion Crawford
1 year
The God given duty of the smart individual is to teach and improve the realities of his fellow man. It is not to use his talents to deceive and outsmart them
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Winner winner
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Damion Crawford
2 years
This is absolutely ridiculous. The pandemic shut down tourism so if there were greater linkages then the negative impact would be even more. Eg I sell eggs to hotels, hotels close, my business suffered. The pandemic lesson should be greater diversity in the economy
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Damion Crawford
8 months
I'm disappointed in how little public outrage this has created. 10 yrs ago it would have been different I think
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Damion Crawford
2 years
I hope they left some coin in the savings pan... put money in the N to fund Ni night, in the R to fund road and in the L to fund land etc.
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Damion Crawford
2 months
The talent is so limited that we can no longer differentiate between a budget speech and a platform speech
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Damion Crawford
9 months
It is surely time for Min Fayval Williams to be relieved of management of the ministry of education. Her lack of energy is evident & her failure to acknowledge the issues we face only makes the crisis greater. These ridiculous charts she keep showing is evidence of incompetence
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Damion Crawford
2 years
I will say for the 50th time I went to London to present academic paper. Fully paid 4 by the the conference. This is the norm for academics & the fact that I was also a minister at the time was of no moment. The conference was at the same time as Olympics so I had a ball
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kevin o'brien chang
2 years
Detailed Shelling Down costs? Benefits? 'Damian Crawford Commonwealth Secretariat guest at Olympics State Minister on Twitter: "We a shell dung a club a London" Tourism Minister Dr Wykeham McNeill clarified Jamaica's gains during inter-ministerial trip'
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2 years
PNP conference today. Stepping out bold and proud in support of MY party.... Oh my comrades see the signal
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Damion Crawford
8 years
I am sure David Cameron wish he was a PNP right now where its never anyone's fault and no one resigns #PowXit
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Damion Crawford
2 years
How do we stop our children from killing our children? .. I dont understand why so many Jcans are walking around with the intent to harm
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Damion Crawford
1 year
These ppl have no conscience
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Damion Crawford
2 years
This country needs a REVOLUTION. a revolution of thought and ideas
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Damion Crawford
2 years
What if the government took back the grid, made solar generation by households 1 to 1 therefore removing the need for batteries, offer loans up to 2 million for solar and mandated that all houses must have atleast 50% solar energy in 10yrs ? That's what I would do
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Damion Crawford
1 year
The JLP's ability to transform Ja more & more into a failed police state is being aided by seemingly some biased media practitioners that seem to take their cue from the minister of information. #Thread
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Damion Crawford
8 years
2015 I asked a youth @ a bar "what u doing with ur life" he said nothing, I said school tmr then. today he passed 3 cape is accepted to uwi
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Damion Crawford
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Northwest St Catherine 4-0
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Damion Crawford
8 years
Yow GREEN a tek set pon me. Everywhere me turn green beat me ... tiad a it lol all a dig up mi lawn a morning
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Damion Crawford
3 months
I have a wonderful idea... Come Dung Now
@JamaicaObserver
Jamaica Observer
3 months
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he is committed to implementing any good ideas geared towards advancing the nation, regardless of whether they originated with the governing Jamaica Labour Party or the Opposition People’s National Party.
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Damion Crawford
1 year
Dear JPS while your bill was addressed to me and delivered to my home I will not pay because no one brought it to my attention.... The same way jps wouldn't accept this is the same way what the finance minister is saying is unacceptable
@jovanthony
Jovan Johnson
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FSC’s April 3, 2020 letter to Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke re on-site examination reports on six entities, including #SSL .
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Damion Crawford
2 years
My sister's invention won. International award for life savers
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Damion Crawford
1 year
Everybody in my bed watching the match ... still saying England though
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Thank you comrades for the LOVE and SUPPORT
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Damion Crawford
1 month
Boy green house lose again
@djmillerJA
Dionne JacksonMiller
1 month
BREAKING - The Supreme Court has ruled that 2 (2) of the Act that amended the Constitution to allow DPP Paula Llewelyn to write to the Governor General and "elect to retire at any time after the age of 60" is unconstitutional, null and void.
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Damion Crawford
2 years
This guy is hypocritical and fresh out of ideas
@JamaicaObserver
Jamaica Observer
2 years
Describing a ban on Jamaican artistes by other countries as "an embarrassment", the Prime Minister said things like 'whap whap, chop chop and Ensure' should not be allowed to define Jamaica.
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Damion Crawford
2 months
I really hate the new issa champs structure. It makes the thing boring and it has no consideration for the student supporters
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Damion Crawford
2 years
I listened to Nigel Clarke's twitter thing last evening and while he was right on his definition I think he is wrong on his principles and misleading in many of his utterances. Generally I got a Marie-Antoinnete vibe from the ideological premise of his arguments
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Hello are you seeing this
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Damion Crawford
2 months
Baby come back ... holness a guh dung.. u know the right colour are purple and orange
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Damion Crawford
4 months
I proposed Jamworld as an entertainment 24hr zone in 2013. Now Holness has it as a flag ship idea
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Damion Crawford
2 years
@fur_hopeton Because a lie left unchecked becomes true
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Damion Crawford
1 year
Yes I agree with myself lol
@djmillerJA
Dionne JacksonMiller
1 year
Do you agree with Senator @DamionCrawfordJ that the age of consent for sex should be raised from 16 to 18? Why or why not? (Answers may be read on air on #BeyondTheHeadlines this evening.)
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Damion Crawford
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Calling all butchers and farmers we are selling 100 goats on Sunday July 9th on the farm in Rosend, St. Mary. Mainly females... strictly wire transfer of payment no cash. One day only starting at 8am
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@DamionCrawfordJ
Damion Crawford
2 years
The truth is coming to light... our children has no books from government book rental scheme
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Damion Crawford
2 years
My sister Kotch ih hat a lie? #Forward
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2 years
One thing I will never lose is confidence in myself ... I know what God has created here. Time will prove itself to be my greatest ally
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Damion Crawford
7 years
Recommendation to Holness # 2: Take tax off health insurance and place a tax on imported sugary drinks... come on dude think
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Damion Crawford
1 year
I'm not sure if being called an Educated Dunce is a diss or a big up. I mean one the one hand they did say you're educated.. and a win is a win
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Damion Crawford
1 year
Where is the inconsistency? I said pay them when pnp was in power and I'm saying pay them now #foolish
@jerome1johnson
Jayjohn1
1 year
Found this clip on some wage negotiations in past days. The Glass House Theory. Double standard. The beauty of archives! @NationwideRadio @AbkaFitzHenley @5Solae @ricardobrooks_ @Nationwide90FM
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Damion Crawford
2 years
The people being praise as political communications gurus as simply lying, deceptive, immoral individuals with no strategy further that smoke and mirrors and no message
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Damion Crawford
24 days
I'm tired of this foolish argument proposed by ppl who are out of ideas
@NationwideRadio
Nationwide90FM
24 days
Loud and lewd music could potentially be contributing to the high levels of violence in schools. That’s the argument put forward by Education Minister Fayval Williams, as part of her Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives today.
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Damion Crawford
2 years
The greatest value of a destination sign is the 3rd party free social media advertising from visitor pic taking. So I think it's a mistake not to incorporate Jamaica somehow in these signs. As to the cost .. I just think NHT mortgage for housing should be able to buy a sign
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Damion Crawford
1 year
Here I stated concern with a clause that requires every bike to be bought simultaneously with a new helmet part 1
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Damion Crawford
1 year
In one day England lose and KC lose .. I need a wellness BED
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@DamionCrawfordJ
Damion Crawford
8 years
Abka a champion... Samuda a champion... everybody know say Crawford a champion ... CHAMPION CHAMPION @AbkaFitzHenley
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Nobody said it was easy ... No one ever said it would be this hard
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Let's start this conversation with a fact that shelter is a human necessity. My god it's a necessity for most animals. So human beings need housing
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Damion Crawford
1 year
Dear Jamaica @cliffnationwide @NestaJA @JamaicaObserver NO primary nor secondary school principal recieved a salary increase greater than 53%. The highest increase was sec prin 4. Take home b4 $475,566 vs take home pay april 2024 $547,972.64
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Damion Crawford
7 years
Today I am going to NHT for a car loan and its either they going to pronounce Holness as a nincompoop or I'll be rolling in ma benz
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Damion Crawford
2 years
Train our children
@JamaicaObserver
Jamaica Observer
2 years
Opposition Senator Damion Crawford has suggested that the revenues which the Government earns from traffic tickets be used to start a drivers' education programme in schools, to assist with the push to stem the mayhem and fatalities on the country's roads.
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No one finds joy in working without reward. We expect a thanks even from our kids . I have a pro because the JLP laughed goats, jps subsidy, paternity leave, rent to buy etc. I took it, now I have a problem because I'm yet to hear the apology. They were wrong & that's the norm
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Damion Crawford
2 years
In 2017 and 2018 I put forward possible proposals for addressing crime. I've made some tweaks from others inputs but again here is what I wrote in 2017
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Damion Crawford
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“If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.”
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Damion Crawford
1 year
Here we lobbied for funds raised to be used to fund driving education to all jamaican students
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Damion Crawford
9 months
@shrimpdon_ Lol me use to it lol
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Damion Crawford
1 year
SWIPERS
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Damion Crawford
2 years
I'm speaking on the budget in the Senate today where I will seek to answer some of minister nigel Clarke misguided questions... tune in to pbcj or youtube for the senate at 10:30
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