LETTER OF THE DAY' - The most irresponsible Opposition in our history'
The Editor, Sir: Several weeks ago, the Government announced plans to divest the ailing, failing sugar industry, which had placed a $20 billion debt on our backs. Almost immediately, the former minister of agriculture, now shadow minister, poured cold water on the plan.
Another Blue Mountain search
The Editor, Sir: Whoever said lightning does not strike twice in the same place should think again. Having just read Hartley Neita's book, The Search, the saga of five Jamaica College boys, who got lost in the Blue Mountains some 70 years ago...
Be consistent, Mr Mayor
The Editor, Sir: This letter is directed to the Mayor of Kingston: Dear Mayor McKenzie:
Your enthusiasm to clean up the city is commendable. Indeed, your zeal and apparent embrace of the rule of law, in this regard, seems to be unmatched...
High cost of tertiary education in Jamaica
The Editor, Sir: Please permit me to air my views on the cost of tertiary education in Jamaica. It must be noted that many students who enter tertiary schools in Jamaica do so because they have ambition and want to achieve a goal, not because they are rich..
Ruminations from Lambeth
The Editor, Sir: Please convey to your religion editor, theological student Bro Mark Dawes, the following reflection on his analysis of the Anglican Lambeth Conference and its failure to resolve the issue of homosexuality and the Church.
Why not demolish the old Forum Hotel?
The Editor, Sir: The eyesore Forum Hotel on the very last stretch of 'back road', Port Henderson, needs to be demolished. Something has to be done soon. This site where Forum structure stands could be transformed in a modern state-of-the-art ferry terminal...
Tribute to Insp Gardner
The Editor, Sir: I am still in pain from the sudden and brutal killing of Inspector Dennis Gardner. Inspector Gardner was one of those policemen who single-handedly changed my view of the police in Jamaica. As a young lawyer, like so many other young men of my generation...
Educate public on ethanol
The Editor, Sir: In light of the recent upsurge about the recent decisions made by our agriculture minister to divest a number of our sugar factories, I must hasten to add that I laud him for the said move. The crisis that not only Jamaica but the world is facing...
Portland road plea supported
The Editor, Sir: Permit me space to add some light and support to Pastor Phillips' plea for road repairs in Portland as published in The Gleaner. Portland, as everyone knows, is quite peaceful and beautiful....
Message for youth
The Editor, Sir: This is a message for youth: You do not have to kill, take drugs, get pregnant, be a gang member, steal, be a prostitute, carry a gun, to be somebody, to feel secure, to feel like you belong. You are a masterpiece that was created by God's own hands ...
Recognising 'good boys'
The Editor, Sir: I write in response to your most insightful and timely editorial of Saturday, August 9, titled 'Good boys need support too'. All educational institutions, church leaders, community organisations, and youth-related institutions should read ...
NHT loan query
The Editor, Sir: I recently purchased a piece of land and I am now building a house on that land with my fiancé. Both of us have acquired loans equally from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to build the house...
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