A tale of two bridges
THE EDITOR, Sir: ALEX CHAPMAN Bridge in Palm, St. Catherine (as children we called it Chack-Man-Chick Bridge) has been washed away for several decades. This bridge connects northwestern St. Catherine to northeastern St. Catherine. This bridge was, and...

Economy needs long-term plan
THE EDITOR, Sir: FOR THE past year or two, Jamaica's economy has deteriorated more than it has in the last 21 years of my existence. When I started college in 2001 the Jamaican dollar was valued at $42.00 to US$1.00 and the Canadian was valued at...

'Increase MP salary' is flawed
THE EDITOR, Sir: I THINK that the notion put forward by UWI professors that more pay will ultimately lead to better output on the part of MP's is fundamentally flawed.

A canopy of scepticism
THE EDITOR, Sir: ONE THING Jamaica boasts is freedom of speech, so talk shows, (formal and informal) and forums proliferate. There's verandah talk, bar room talk, cocktail party talk and radio talk inter alia. Talk which does not result in change...

An efficient way to wash your car
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE FOLLOWING is a simple, inexpensive and efficient way to wash your car. It will save you money, protect your car from rust and conserve on the use of water. The procedure is as follows: Add one cup of conserve on the use of water.

Equal distribution of GSAT students
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE EDUCATION system has moved on from Common Entrance to GSAT examinations, but the distribution of students among our schools, remains unchanged.

Farewell, Mother Rose
THE EDITOR, Sir: IT WAS saddening to learn of the passing of Mother Rose a pillar of the Jamaica Christian Boys Home. From I was a boy growing up in the home I could always count on her for good care and nurturing.