With crime rearing its head in the St Catherine North Division, Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, has called for divine intervention.
"I am asking for divine intervention to deal with the crime in Spanish Town, as even on my way here I was called by the senior superintendent about another murder, we need your help," Scott said at the launch of a social outreach programme for marginalised youths in Spanish Town and surrounding areas.
The launch took place at the New Life Community Church International in the Old Capital.
Scott said he has no desire to see the parish, and Spanish Town in particular, continue with the constant bloodletting.
"We know that it can change, and, despite the problem, with God in the vessel we can smile at the storm," he assured. "I believe there is still hope, as the police will tell you that even the most violent criminal carries a Bible in his pocket."
fear factor
Speaking with THE STAR after the launch, Scott said with more than 30 murders, prayers to God are the only way out.
"Crime does not foster growth, therefore no investor will come, and the fear factor will drive out those who are the faithful ones. It has to be curtailed for us to attract the positives to drive St Catherine and Jamaica at large," he told THE STAR. He added that churches play an integral role and he intends to keep them more engaged.
Church pastor Andrew Steele said the church will continue seeking people to participate in the programme.
- R.T.
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