LETTER OF THE DAY - The case against common-law unions
THE EDITOR, Sir: AS A matter of public policy, there ought to be an increased emphasis on the part of our elected officials to protect the institution of marriage, such that marriage is viewed as the fundamental model and foundation of our society...
The roots of sugar failure
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE LETTER to the Editor published in your paper on October 7, 2005, under the above caption, caught my attention. As I read it, the epitaph in the King James version of the Bible concerning Abel came to mind.
Hero status for 'Miss Lou'
THE EDITOR, Sir: IT IS in trying times like these that our national symbols become most important, as they help to reassure us of a sense of place, purpose and belonging. Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley, Miss Lou, has been a mainstay...
Abolish the Ministry of Local Gov't
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AGREE in principle with the letter advocating a less-centralised governing system in Jamaica. Local government in Jamaica will always be irrelevant if parishes are unable to raise revenue for themselves...
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