LETTER OF THE DAY - A sampling of abundance from backyard gardening
The Editor, Sir: Like Stephen Smith (Friday, May 9), I am disturbed and disappointed by the public's response to Dr Tufton's suggestion that we grow/eat more cassava. I recently listened to people from Old Harbour on CVM TV's vox pop, 'What A Gwaan?'
Dismal comment on our youth
The Editor, Sir: I read Esther Tyson's 'Lessons from Cuba' (Sunday Gleaner, June 1) with great interest. The data she cited should alarm not only current parents but the entire country. We need a renewed commitment to improve this dismal commentary on our youth.
HWT overhead crossings needed
The Editor, Sir: This is an open letter to the relevant authorities and/or the National Works Agency to suggest erecting overhead passes for pedestrian traffic in Half-Way Tree. There is a dire need for these to be erected as there is a great deal of traffic...
Dancehall madness
The Editor, Sir: It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that dancehall does impact children negatively. I remember when songs with suggestive lyrics would be banned from airplay; now they are played every day with no comments about them afterwards...
Give education priority
The Editor, Sir: Thanks for sharing your well written comments, "Lessons from Cuba". I've always felt likewise, that education holds the key to solving most of Jamaica's problems. It is the most neglected area in our planning and development process...
How to tackle road carnage
The Editor, Sir: With the carnage on our roads continuing at such a an alarming rate, and the domino effect that these accidents are having on our nation in terms of the loss of life, property, strain on our limited health services, I am at a loss as to why there seems...
Is the PM out of touch?
The Editor, Sir: The murderous rampage that has been going on in Jamaica, for longer than we care to remember, can be stopped, but the Prime Minister will have to muster all the necessary resources to lead the fight, follow the fighters, or get out of the fight...
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