LETTER OF THE DAY - Too much focus on examination curricula
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WRITE in reference to the standard of the secondary education system in Jamaica. As a university lecturer, and former Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations law teacher, I observe that the system is dysfunctional in part ...
Support good boys
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM in full agreement with your point of view. We all don't seem to highlight and/or support our good boys. I speak from experience. My son won a full-tuition scholarship to a top United States college to pursue classical piano performance...
Recognising male achievers
THE EDITOR, Sir: I MUST commend the writer of the editorial 'Good boys need support too' in last Saturday's Gleaner. The media is in constant portrayal of the effects of gun violence, and a tally of how many persons murdered per day has become the emphasis...
Use of US$ locally
THE EDITOR, Sir: PLEASE ALLOW me to address an issue that I think is important to your readers. I have noticed in the print media that a lot of people in the real estate business, developers and even rental agencies, are advertising their properties for sale and for rent...
School appointment questioned
The Editor, Sir: The state of education today requires the best in the classroom. At Denbigh High School, many teachers have gained master's degrees in educational administration.
Concerned about boot camp
The Editor, Sir: I am writing to the Ministry of Education which has a joint boot camp with the Jamaica Constabulary Force. I was informed of this at the end of the school year that my child must attend this boot camp or else he will not be admitted to school...
Defective marine patrol boats
The Editor, Sir: I write about the inefficiency of our vessels to patrol our coastal waters. It is now evident that the drugs-for-guns trade is a booming business. Our marine patrols are unable to track down most of the illegal boats ...
Pastor pleads for road repairs
The Editor, Sir: I write this letter on behalf of the residents of Stony Hill, Port Antonio, Portland, and the adjoining communities for immediate assistance as it relates to the deplorable condition of the roads...
Imperatives for peace
The Editor, Sir: It was Albert Einstein who once said, "Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved through understanding." Oh, how we long for peace and stability in this beautiful island of ours!...
Looking at the PNP race
The Editor, Sir: IT IS truly regrettable the manner in which some persons choose to approach the decision of Peter Phillips to contest for the post of president of the People's National Party (PNP)...
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