Why competition beats monopoly
THE EDITOR, Sir: WE NEED to infuse competition into the provision of the services that our utility companies are now providing; the old monopolistic structures are no longer adequate to deliver the kinds of products and services consumers need.
Sandals policy is not illegal
THE EDITOR, Sir: WHATEVER MAY be said of Sandals' policy of "heterosexuals only" it cannot be said to be unconstitutional. Matters are unconstitutional if they conflict with the constitution.
Irony knows no bounds
THE EDITOR, Sir: IRONY KNOWS no bounds. The same persons who tell me that an individual should have a child regardless of the fact that they are unemployed and living from the "hand to mouth" epidemic...
Parliament is not a 'dead house'
THE EDITOR, Sir: PARLIAMENT IS a place where heated discussions/debates often ensue. From time to time the individuals who make up this House get carried away.
Ten years of anaemia
THE EDITOR, Sir: ONCE AGAIN the Minister of Agriculture, the Hon Roger Clarke is forecasting a take-off in agriculture in 2004.
What type of billing system exists at JPS?
THE EDITOR, Sir: WE RECEIVED from the JPS a bill for September which was paid in its entirety on 4.10.03 before the due date. Subsequent to this no bills have been received.
Sour grapes?
THE EDITOR, Sir: CONGRATULATIONS TO Cliff Hughes' on his well-deserved award from the Press Association of Jamaica. I note with interest, the sour grapes resting on Stephen Vasciannie's stomach re his friend Mutty Perkins.
Thanks
THE EDITOR, Sir: Thank you for publishing my letter about searching for my father. A member of his family saw it and got in touch with him. I have since spoken to him. Thank you very much.
Overpayment figure incorrect
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WRITE in response to the Gleaner editorial, Sunday, December 7, 2003, entitled "Salary Overpayment to Teachers" which stated that the overpayment amounted to $750 million.
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