Congratulations on the games
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WANT to congratulate the participants of the World Junior Track and Field Competition, which was held in Jamaica during this past week. Congrats to the Jamaican Government, for hosting the event, and to everyone for...

Sports over education and health?
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM appalled at the government's lack of common sense whereby they deem it fit to return a higher percentage of the lottery funds (tax) to sports above education and health. When last I checked, we were still a third world country...

Do you know your MP?
THE EDITOR, Sir: I RECENTLY had the pleasure of meeting one of the candidates running for Member of Parliament in the constituency in which I reside. Forgive me for expecting too much of our electoral "system", but if our honourable prime minister...

Even the very animals despair
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WAS extremely distressed to hear the news of Sammy's demise. In discussion with persons about his escape I had stated that it was my hope that such an eventuality would not take place but alas it did. I have often wondered about the...

Jamaica should take advantage
THE EDITOR, Sir: I HAVE read your assessment of the new African Union (AU) along with the opinion of other news organisations. However, nowhere do I see it discussed how Jamaica can take advantage of its position with this new organisation.

Wolf in sheep's clothing
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WOULD like to inform Mr. Paulwell and Dr. Davies of exemptions being made with regard to the duty allowance given for computers and their...