Let us give thanks
THE EDITOR, Sir: IT WAS truly a disastrous season, lots of thunderstorms occurred and several hurricanes in various countries. Despite the various complaints and reports of damage, losses and deaths, I still believe we have a lot to be thankful for.

Time to renew our faith
THE EDITOR, Sir: JAMAICA, AS an island economy of the Caribbean, certainly has its share of achievements and victories as well as defeats, problems and natural disasters. We respond gladly to the positive things and sometimes we doubt because...

Miss Jamaica, wrong decision
THE EDITOR, Sir: I HOPE you will publish my letter. I am not a young person, I am 66 years old. I have been watching the crowning of the Miss Jamaica over the years, as a matter of fact from 1953, when the outstanding Evelyn Andrade won the title...

Think before you leap
THE EDITOR, Sir: I CAN'T imagine that someone really is harbouring an intention to kill Peter Tatchell of OutRage! because he has taken a stand against the 'murder music' of some Jamaican dancehall performers.

Wake up, open your eyes
THE EDITOR, Sir: IT IS with deep regret that I write this letter. About four years ago when I was in Jamaica, I was concerned about the unqualified persons testing children. I realise it is worse than I thought.

'Ivan's' message to Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Sir: ARISE YE nation the Lord is still in control, None but He can save your soul. This is not the time to condemn anyone,But my people are tired of the wrongdoing upon the land.

Hats off to Ian Boyne
THE EDITOR, Sir: FOR THE last couple of years the 'In Focus' section of The Sunday Gleaner, more specifically the columnist Ian Boyne, has engaged my interest. Boyne's style of writing can only be described as being of subtle simplicity...