LETTER OF THE DAY - ‘Dangerous dogs a serious matter’
THE EDITOR, Sir: The Jamaica Veterinary Medical Association notes with interest and welcomes the open discussion that has begun regarding the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT), dog ownership in Jamaica. The letters submitted by members of the public on March 14 and 16...
Exploiting the culture
The Editor, Sir: “Jamaica’s national cultural identity is built mainly on the lives of the so-called lower classes, and by extension, the rural communities in the island.” Stephen Vasciannie thus summarises Professor Barry Chevannes’ analysis...
Night noise from One Love
The Editor, Sir: Jamaicans have been asked to give their support to Cricket World Cup activities, even if it means the most ridiculous of inconveniences such as restrictions in and out of our community. But there is one gross injustice being meted out...
Education for citizenship
THE EDITOR, Sir: A great deal of emphasis needs to be placed on the social aspect of education – the inculcating of civilised values. In this vein, I think the Government could do well in the recruiting of some new blood in the education system as they have done...
Anguish and pain
THE EDITOR, Sir: This is my first letter to the editor, but upon hearing of the horrific murder of these two children, I just felt compelled to write. Other crimes are also important, but this one makes me wonder what could have warranted the deaths of these children.
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