'Backra' days are over
THE EDITOR, Sir: I READ, with incredulity, the story of Roy D'Cambre's wish that white foreigners be brought in to reorganise the police force. The days of 'Backra' running things are over and such longings should be consigned to the graveyards...
What can we do for our country?
THE EDITOR, Sir: ON THE eve of our upcoming elections, Jamaicans must reflect on the words of the 35th American President (John F. Kennedy) in his inaugural speech to the people of the United States...
The great non-debate
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WRITE to you to express my utter disappointment with some aspects of the nationally broadcast political debates.
Overseas-based Jamaicans and the vote
THE EDITOR, Sir: IN RESPONSE to M. Whittaker in Thursday's Gleaner and any who are like-minded: After reading your letter, I am convinced that the truly patriotic Jamaicans are those earnestly fighting for a better life in and for Jamaica.
Solving a water supply problem
THE EDITOR, Sir: FOR MORE than 300 years Bermuda, a relatively wealthy nation, has used the rain water cistern systems (RWCS) as a major source for domestic water supply.
Paula 'Beth' Robinson
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM desperately trying to locate a Miss Paula Robinson, better known as 'Beth.' She was living in Grand Cayman. Her last known address in Jamaica was Darliston.
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