Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Monday | June 22, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY - Deeper analysis of GSAT placement required
The Editor, Sir: An article in The Gleaner on June 11, titled 'More students head to schools of their choice', made reference to a table with the national averages for the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). It would seem that the 2009 aggregate percentage... Read More...
Wrong labelling
The Editor, Sir: These educators need to stop referring to the students entering their institutions as 'poor quality'. Their grades might not be great but they are not poor quality students... Read More...
Stop whining and go teach
The Editor, Sir: I have followed the discussions regarding the GSAT and the need for possible adoption of a new placement mechanism. However, until that is done, I am wondering what benefit ... Read More...
Usain Bolt's annoying antics
The Editor, Sir: I may have missed it, but I have not heard sufficient outcry by Jamaicans about Usain Bolt's antics at that Ostrava press conference. Read More...
The sadness of Father's Day
THE EDITOR, Sir: I'M TOLD that Father's Day is the saddest day in the year. I suppose that this is because in the Jamaican context, so many fathers play so little a role in the lives of their children and they aren't around on their day... Read More...
Don't blame Portia
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE PRESIDENT of the People's National Party is not the reason for the four recent defeats the party has suffered. The individuals who were elected to represent those areas were certainly not performing... Read More...
PNP not ready
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE RECENT by-election result in North East St Catherine sent a message from the people of the constituency that the People's National Party (PNP) is not ready for leadership. Read More...
More info on IMF needed
THE EDITOR, Sir: THERE IS no scientific procedure to making a decision whether or not to go back to the bargaining table with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Read More...
God's blessings not limited to Judaism, Christianity
THE EDITOR, Sir: HAVING READ the wonderful, scripture-filled letter by Steve Lyston encouraging the flock to bring in God's money in Saturday's Gleaner, I believe some rational thinking is needed. Read More...
