LETTER OF THE DAY - Patois Bible? How about these priorities!
The Editor, Sir: This 'mission' of the Church suggests a distinct lack of priorities. I say to the Church, how about investing the first $5 million on our youths? How about investing in some equipment and assist in teaching our young people how to be marketable?
No peace with guns still there
The Editor, Sir: I want to say something about the peace that has been signed in the community of August Town. I have been a member of the community for more than 30 years, and every time for the past seven years, or more, they have been doing this....
Diaspora parley useless talk
The Editor, Sir: The idea of a biennial diaspora conference, is as far-fetched as playing with a make-believe doll's house. With participants and delegates from around the globe, they organise themselves into this useless social under the pretence of networking...
Why Jamaica needs Air Jamaica
The Editor, Sir: This is a response to the article, 'Jamaica braces for revenue guarantee to airlines', published Sunday, June 15.I know that stories are not in short supply about Air Jamaica's woes, its lack or perceived lack of customer service, fare...
Parity needed re school places
The Editor, Sir: GSAT is no different from the dreaded Common Entrance Examination in terms of placements. Students with the highest grades are still being placed into schools such as Campion College or Wolmer's, and those with average grades are placed in schools...
A Cuban moment
The Editor, Sir: Truly significant turning points in history are seldom seen as great events in the news. The bombing of an FBI building in Oklahoma City, the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York, a tidal wave in Southeast Asia.
Bible translation needs scholarship
The Editor, Sir: My main objection to having the Bible in patois is that it is a waste of time if it is meant for people who speak patois - giving them the Bible in their own language, so to speak. The problem is that the masses ...
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