LETTER OF THE DAY - Linguistic surprises in Jamaican Patois
The Editor, Sir: Many Jamaicans abroad, homesick for the land of their birth, will tell you that our language is a major instigator of nostalgic feelings. How else would you explain the effrontery of a Scientist in training (me) foraying into linguistics?
Mandeville Examination Depot
THE EDITOR, Sir: The Mandeville Motor Vehicle Examination Depot, once the pride and joy of the people of Mandeville, has now become an eyesore in the town.This depot, built some years ago through the instrumentality of the late Honourable Winston Jones...
Car-pooling solves toll fuss
THE EDITOR, Sir: Mr. Editor, my unselfish neighbour and I share the cost of toll of $60 from Portmore to Kingston every morning, both of us pay only $30. There is a continuous fracas by Portmore residents that the toll is way too high.
Take note of the positives
The Editor, Sir: I have noted a number of articles and letters speaking to the issue of members of government boards acquiring contracts. It should be noted that in a democratic and apparently open system..
There are positives in Jamaica
The Editor, Sir: It's deeply unfortunate that the writer has found only negative events that have made him regret the Jamaica that he had left for 15 years in the letter 'Stand up for Jamaica' published Tuesday September 19, written by Patrice of Atlanta
|
