LETTER OF THE DAY - Outrage over any ban on cellphones in school
The Editor, Sir: In responding to the article on October 2 on banning cellphones in school, I write with outrage at the Education Minister Andrew Holness in his support for a ban on cellphones in schools. It was further stated that Ruel Reid of Jamaica College...
Doing the right thing
The Editor, Sir:If a citizen of the United Kingdom comes and resides in Jamaica for 12 months prior, he is qualified to hold office but if a Jamaican by virtue of his own act becomes a citizen of the United Kingdom he is not.
Rising Star voting unfair
The Editor, Sir:I would like to endorse the view of your columnist, Devon Dick, in his column printed on October 2, in The Gleaner about the Rising Star competition. For some time now, I have wondered what this competition is all about. Is it really to expose talent....
Doomsday weapons
The Editor, Sir: French President Sarkozy spoke recently on Iran and its imputed nuclear ambitions. His willingness to resort to war to prevent Iran's development of nuclear weapons was clear. I hoped Mr. Sarkozy would have signalled some leadership intent to reduce to zero...
Pursuing inclusiveness
The Editor, Sir: As the Prime Minister continues to extend the olive branch, it is hoped that this gesture will become a prevailing principle throughout the country promoting harmonious human relations. Therefore, the concept of inclusiveness...
Step-by-step patience
The Editor, Sir:During the recently concluded election campaign both major political parties seemed to have appealed to the 'weak-spot' of many of the electorate 'the promise of freeness'. Herein traits of socialism exists. There are aspects of socialism that are desirable.
Speech training for public officials
The Editor, Sir: In response to a letter from Claudette Christie on Tuesday, October 2, titled 'Public Speaking Classes Needed', we (Coast2Coast Media and Productions Limited) would like to offer our service in providing training for those persons who want to become better....
Shielding children from the law
The Editor, Sir:As a parent, I can empathise with another parent's need to protect their children at all costs. I can even understand the temptation to protect your child from the long-reaching arms of the law.
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