Sammy did not deserve to be caged
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM very saddened to hear of the tragic death of Sammy, the monkey that escaped from the Hope Zoo recently. I am even more saddened by the fact that they are citing his escape and resulting death as a human error.

Harsh treatment of zookeeper?
THE EDITOR, Sir: RE ZOOKEEPER FIRED over monkey's escape: This is truly a sad case for both parties involved, namely: Sammy and the zookeeper.

Reclassified versus traditional schools
THE EDITOR, Sir: MR. STEPHEN VASCIANNIE in his commentary in The Gleaner of July 22, 2002 wanted to be candid in dispelling the myth about the similarity in the quality of education offered by traditional and reclassified schools. However, I think...

Athletes made Jamaica proud
THE EDITOR, Sir: MY HEART was young and gay today as I accepted the wonderful gifts of those young Jamaicans performing at the World Junior Games.

In praise of Usain
THE EDITOR, Sir: USAIN BOLT, nicknamed 'Lightning Bolt,' an apt description if ever their was one. His meteoric rise on the athletic scene, has been spectacular, to say the least.

In search family roots
THE EDITOR, Sir: I'M IN the process of doing some genealogical research. The Jamaican almanacs have been somewhat helpful. I contacted the Mormon's Family History Centre, but the information on Jamaica is quite limited. I would appreciate a response...

Gov't pensioner wants more money
THE EDITOR, Sir: THIS IS an open letter to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance.