LETTER OF THE DAY - 'Free education', Good in the '70s; Unrealistic now
The Editor, Sir: I was a proud beneficiary of 'free education' under the Michael Manley government of the '70s. I received a first degree from the University of the West Indies. I came from very rural Jamaica and was given boarding accommodation on campus.
Applying crime remedies
The Editor, Sir: Many persons have presented 'laundry lists' of dos, donts, suggestions, and recommendations to stem the rising crime in Jamaica.These are much appreciated. Having been saturated with the diagnoses and prescriptions, someone has to be responsible for purchasing...
In defence of Prophet Phinn
The Editor, Sir: The Nelson Contemporary English Dictionary defines prophecy as a prediction and prophet as one who foretells the future - a religious teacher claiming to interpret the will of God. Pastor and prophet Dr. Phillip Phinn is being criticised for stating...
Issues to mullat poll time
The Editor, Sir: There is such a great disparity between the rich and the poor in Jamaica. The rich have no care but to get richer, whether by corrupt or illegal means and they are rarely exposed. Even when they are, they receive no punishment for the white collar crimes they commit.
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