LETTER OF THE DAY - Illogical plans for Up Park Camp
The Editor, Sir: I read in The Sunday Gleaner of September 7 a report on the Government's intention to 'relocate the Kingston-based headquarters of the Jamaica Defence to Vernamfield in Clarendon.' Even before more details are provided...
Creating complex problems
The Editor, Sir: The Bank of Jamaica recently imposed new restrictive regulations on Jamaican banks requiring that all persons sending foreign currency to their family's accounts at local banks must first have the recipients sign an authorisation...
Why not overhead bridges?
The Editor, Sir: This is an open letter to Minister of Works Mike Henry. Dear Minister Henry - I respectfully draw your attention to the recent tragedy at the Cassia Park Gully in which two people perished as the vehicle in which they were driving was washed away....
Injustice in the justice system
The Editor, Sir:I am a young Jamaican man who maintains a firm belief in law and order and supports the establishment of an equitable justice system. I believe that the individual who knowingly treats another person unfairly, whether by stealing 500 truck loads...
Thumbs down, 'Butch'
THE EDITOR, Sir:Gordon 'Butch' Stewart is a strategic fellow, which has undoubtedly led to his huge success in the tourism and hospitality industry. But one of his major flaws was again revealed when he signalled thumbs up ...
Embryo of corruption
THE EDITOR, Sir: I listened to the leader of the Opposition in her address to a recent delegates meeting and ended up feeling very disgusted and disappointed. In her response to whether delegates were being offered money to vote she exhorted them to take the money ...
Whatever happened to due process?
THE EDITOR, Sir: I write in support of your editorial comments of Monday, September 8, on the appointment of Marcia Forbes as permanent secretary in the Ministry of Mining and Telecommunications. While I have no difficulty with her academic qualifications...
The American Airline deal
THE EDITOR, Sir: The bottom line regarding who and what is right in the American Airline deal supported by the minister of tourism and other tourism interests is this: 1) Is it a good deal for Jamaica to subsidise an airline if the market conditions are as good as are being...
A matter of honesty
THE EDITOR, Sir: The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has been showing an effective advertisement on television, where children obviously recognise the double standard in their parents' behaviour. The parents teach children stealing is wrong, but are comfortable...
Kudos to St James' custos
THE EDITOR, Sir: Please afford me the opportunity to publicly commend Custos of St James, Clarence Nelson, who has been the Governor General's official parish representative for over a decade for consistently carrying out his respective duties...
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