LETTER OF THE DAY - Time to face down criminals
The Editor, Sir: The cure for Jamaica's crime problem lies in the reminder that Lana Finnikin gave as reported in The Gleaner of December 3."Lana Finnikin, founding member of Sistren Theatre Collective, a women's organisation that works closely with inner cities....
Beware Ponzi clones
The Editor, Sir:I am in no position to say whether or not any particular investment scheme is a Ponzi scheme. However, readers who have enough information about any investment scheme can decide, based on information and their own research.
Cruise ships not the answer
The Editor, Sir: It is my belief that cruise shipping is not the answer to Jamaica's tourist problems. Cruise-ship passengers have shopping, entertainment, food, and comfort amenities on board. They have no need to shop on shore other than for local trinkets and cheap T-shirts.
Termites trivia and spin doctors
THE EDITOR, Sir: The insistence of the media in keeping this termite trivia alive would seem to suggest that the infestation is far more widespread than the Prime Minister estimated. As far as I am aware, there has been an increase of between 37 per cent and 40 per cent...
Costly diploma upgrade
The Editor, Sir:As a graduate of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, I wish to express my deepest dissatisfaction with the above institution as regards the "policy" they have for a degree upgrade.I graduated in 2003 with a diploma...
Disingenuous politicians
The Editor, Sir: The recent revelation that Ambassador Seymour Mullings was being paid $4 million annually as a consultant has been described by PNP members as an attack on Mr. Mullings' character. I ascribe no blame to Ambassador Mullings because as the report showed ...
Abolish parish councils
The Editor, Sir: In reading about the low voter turn-out for the local government elections, two ideas struck me. First, these elections should take place one year after the general elections. This would ensure that the euphoria and excitement would have greatly subsided ...
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