LETTER OF THE DAY - Contempt for the law
The Editor, Sir:I read the news of the dismissal of the members of the Public Service Commission with a tinge of sadness.The onus was never going to be on the Governor-General, Professor Kenneth Hall, as regardless of his having the 'final' say in any such dismissal...
Fulfilling corporate responsibility
The Editor, Sir: The president of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce makes a valid point in urging greater participation by the business community to fulfil corporate social responsibility (Gleaner, December 17) .While it cannot be denied that taxes are paid ...
Stop this 'Trinivasion'
The Editor, Sir: What is the Government doing about moves by Trinidadians to own more Jamaican companies? If this trend continues pretty soon they will own our beloved country! This would be a very dark day indeed. To break into their market is like trying to penetrate...
Memories of times past
The Editor, Sir: Hartley Neita's column (December 15) beginning: "Jamaica College students were gentlemen in my time. So, too were the boys at Kingston College, Munro, Wolmer's ... " brought an ache to my heart and a tear to my eye. His time was my time also...
The importance of Caribbean integration
The Editor, Sir: During my recent travels to Europe, I came to realise how important it was for us in the Caribbean to become more integrated. I was so frustrated by the barriers to getting a job in Europe. I was even more jealous of my European counterparts who had easy access...
Amend the Defence Act
The Editor, Sir: I see from newspaper reports that there is talk of amending Section 9 (3) of the Defence Act, granting the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers the power to "search, apprehend and detain independently".
Debating Christmas
The Editor, Sir:'Tis the season for the annual debate: Is Christmas a religious holiday, or has it become merely a cultural tradition? Are we right in wishing others happy holidays, or should we come right out and wish them a Merry Christmas?...
Deal with population growth
The Editor, Sir: Jamaica's problems unquestionably, are many and complex. Crime, joblessness, corruption, and environmental decay stalk our daily lives. The Gleaner is filled daily with suggestions regarding the causes of and solutions to our seemingly intractable...
Little things, big crime
The Editor, Sir: Do members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force believe that our crime problem begins with guns? I hope not, as this is not entirely true. The gun crimes and other heinous crimes are just the end results of what should have been prevented or what should have been nipped...
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