LETTER OF THE DAY - Poverty and freedom cannot coexist
THE EDITOR, Sir: A COUPLE of weeks ago Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa, made a very profound and thought-provoking statement that resonated throughout the world. He stated: "Where poverty exists there can be no freedom."
Taking hurricanes seriously
THE EDITOR, Sir: AS THE nation rejoices at the passing of another hurricane we should not forget the complacency of some people regarding hurricane precautions - whether in disregarding evacuation notices or simply carrying on with business...
Reactionary move not long-lasting
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE GOVERNMENT'S recent initiative to forcibly remove persons from flood-prone areas is the sort of reactionary approach which will not have a lasting effect. The same persons will simply move back into these areas...
Portia's poor leadership
THE EDITOR, Sir: UNFOLDING EVENTS in the People's National Party presidential race continues to spawn interest in many of us. Several national and internal party polls have indicated that Portia Simpson Miller is the front-runner.
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