Abused by police
THE EDITOR, Sir: ON SATURDAY, May 8, 2004, I encountered firsthand, the abuse that is sometimes meted out to the citizens of this country by the police.

Before you come begging
THE EDITOR, Sir: THANKS FOR your lucid report on the Government of Jamaica's wish for investment from Jamaican citizens living abroad. Many of us were forced to relocate abroad for our survival and not simply the chase of the almighty dollar.

Teachers treated poorly
THE EDITOR, Sir: I HAVE read about the teachers in New York and was deeply saddened by their predicament. If what the teachers report is true, then I am very disappointed with the Ministry of Education.

Crackdown on illegal garages
THE EDITOR, Sir: WITH REFERENCE to the article in the Gleaner (08/06/04) re the KSAC crackdown on illegal garages, I must say that it is an exceptionally wise idea to begin such a venture to help with the appearance of the nation's capital.

Worth the wait
THE EDITOR, Sir: WITH THE dualisation of Howard Cooke Boulevard and Alice Eldemire Drive in Montego Bay now complete we would like to express our appreciation to all the parties involved.

Diaspora ­ long overdue
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE ESTABLISHMENT of a formal Jamaica Diaspora Foundation to strengthen the links and support systems between Jamaicans residing overseas and those at home is long overdue.

MoU ­ Not to be trusted
THE EDITOR, Sir: I HAVE been following the arguments for and against the Memorandun of Understanding (MOU).

Another noisy, sleepless night
THE EDITOR, Sir: THIS IS an open letter to the Police Commissioner and those government authorities who bear responsibility for the implementation of the Night Noise Abatement Act.