LETTER OF THE DAY - Dangerous mix of divinity and politics
The Editor, Sir: The Weekly Gleaner of April 16-22, 2007, featured certain sectors of the Jamaican church praying for the Jamaican Prime Minister, the Honourable Portia Simpson Miller. They also issued 'prophecies' about her being victorious in the upcoming elections.
The aim of education
The Editor, Sir: Education today does not feed the roots of law, justice and morality, three fields which ought to receive special attention. Can a system concerned with food for the stomach train pupils to meet challenges of life which require a strong self-reliant character?
Children and the NHFund
The Editor, Sir: The National Health Fund (NHF) has assisted patients with 14 designated chronic diseases through the subsidy of specific medications. It is understood that these conditions carry the greatest burden on the health sector.
How to pick your MPs
The Editor, Sir: The current crop of politicians that we have vying for parliamentary seats in the next general election somehow could have been better sorted out on both sides of the House. When will we get to the level of thoroughly sifting those who choose to represent us ...
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