LETTER OF THE DAY - Cane field fires part of western crisis
THE EDITOR, Sir: There is a crisis in Jamaica that has now reached the western end of the country and has engulfed the entire nation. The crisis is a lack of opportunities combined with the endless amounts of cocaine the massive amounts of guns...
Chemical control
THE EDITOR, Sir: The recent proposal from a Health Ministry official to control young males who show early signs of becoming sexual monsters, has been met with caustic backbiting from those who claim to be defenders of human rights.
Correction
The Editor, Sir: In an article published in the November 13, 2006 edition of The Gleaner, it was stated that a benefactor of the Home of Charlotte's Children Foundation in Montego Bay, "Is asking persons to stop using the name of the home...
Importation strategies
THE EDITOR, Sir: While any sensible person would strongly support the National Security Minister in his announcement to deploy marine vessels at strategic points around the island to 'prevent' illegal importation, etc,
Watch your health
The Editor, Sir: I have recently come across a book The Omnivore's Dilemma - that paints a terrifying picture of the American beef industry. It is a warning of the dangers of eating imported American beef.
Economic analysis
The Editor, Sir: I note the recent comments by the Minister of Finance regarding the performance of the Jamaican economy in 2006. The minister sought to ascribe reasons for this namely, construction projects, low unemployment, etc.
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