LETTER OF THE DAY - Corporate weight makes fiasco of Olympians' gala
The Editor, Sir: With one hand, our corporate giants 'lent' their support to the Government in funding the celebration of our athletes and with another they took it back. As a marketer, I'm fully aware of the need to gain mileage and adequate exposure...
Hard times now hitting diaspora
The Editor, Sir: It is with a sense of responsibility that I as a Jamaican overseas seek to explain to my family at home the situation that exists at home is equally bad abroad. I listen to Jamaican radio stations via the Internet and read the newspapers...
Sport museum brilliant idea
The Editor, Sir: This letter is reference to an article which was published on October 6 where recommendations were made for the con-struction of an athletic museum. I must commend the individual(s) for coming up with this brilliant idea....
Wholesale Westminster model can't work
The Editor, Sir:Your editorial, titled 'Here's an idea, Mr Golding' in Monday's Gleaner, highlighted bold and politically savvy moves by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.You implied that Mr Golding should follow suit; on the face of it, a reasonable...
Such tackiness at the gala
The Editor, Sir:It is a pity that there was no time (or inclination) to have briefed our young athletic stars as to the importance of protocol, especially in the area of dress for the official events of their homecoming tribute.
Use Bouygues islandwide
The Editor, Sir:It has become increasingly difficult to traverse our roadways on a daily basis.With the renovation of Flat Bridge in the Bog Walk gorge, motorists are voicing their appre-ciation to the construction company that made it possible to...
Self-help for inner-city areas
The Editor, Sir:Grants Pen and many other inner-city communities have been stigmatised because of the crime and violence existing within them.As a result, where employment and opportunities are concerned, it is a 'no-no' for most of our youngsters....
Stand your ground, Mr Christie
The Editor, Sir: It is with great concern that I write this letter regarding the imbroglio between the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) and the Ministry of Finance.
Debunking economics
The Editor, Sir:The current failures of the market economy, on which it seems our entire civilisation is now based, has highlighted some significant shortcomings of capitalism as it is practised and preached worldwide.
Damaging the environment
The Editor, Sir:I am appealing to Jamaicans to behave more responsibly towards the environment.I am an 11-year-old student at the Heinz Simonitsch School in Montego Bay and I take the bus from St Ann to St James each day...
Agriculture in wrong direction
The Editor, Sir:I read an interesting article in your newspaper the other day blaming politicians for Jamaica's agricultural collapse and featuring Dr Keith Amiel.Dr Amiel was one of the senior people trying to organise the gold crest broiler project...
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