THE EDITOR, Sir:
I WOULD like to congratulate this respected publication for being in existence since 1834 and is still one of the most universally read papers in the New World. I have been reading its columns since 1924 and still do on a daily basis.
Secondly, I would like to commend in retrospect some past teachers of blessed
memory in western St. Mary, namely T. A. Burke of Goshen, W. A. Smith, Victor Bailey of Jeffery Town and Mt. Angus, respectively and, last but by no means least, C. A. Johnson of Gayle, my own teacher.
These four principals had a profound impact on my early education and on many others like me through the first,
second, and third pupil-teachers' exams of those days, coupled with my training at teacher's college.
In my retirement, in looking back I thank them sincerely.
My final commentary has to do with a topical issue of paramount importance to every
citizen the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). Jamaica
agitated for and gained its independence in 1962, 43 years ago.
The CCJ has become a debatable issue and as such it has its pros and cons, for and against its introduction.
It is my humble opinion that the entire adult population should be involved in this decision on a non-political basis and should vote
accordingly yes or no.
I am, etc.,
I.C. HYATT
Bridgeport, St. Catherine
