Jamaica Gleaner Letters

Published: Monday Thursday | July 9, 2009

LETTER OF THE DAY - Nuclear weapons preserve the peace
The Editor, Sir: Ever since the United States dropped its atomic bombs on Japan over 60 years ago, the world has been living on the edge, wondering if these bombs will be the end of life as we know it. With growing global proliferation of these weapons ... Read More...

Contempt for pedestrians
The Editor, Sir: This is an open letter to the Minister of Transport and Works.Dear Minister,I am writing to bring to your attention the deplorable condition of the sidewalk at two different locations on Hope Road... Read More...

Don't vilify the messenger
The Editor, Sir: I am curious to know what part of Trevor McDonald's description of Jamaica is untrue. Jamaica's reputation, regardless of the continuation of tourists/visitors to our shores... Read More...

Awful grammar
The Editor, Sir: It has now become common practice in Jamaica for us to hear (and even read) the usage of the phrase, 'one of the', with a singular object. Please pardon me if I am nit-picking or being pernickety in this matter... Read More...

Air Jamaica not yet sold
The Editor, Sir: I wish to express concern on behalf of the Air Jamaica Privatisation Committee, which I chair, about a misleading story - headlined 'Air Jamaica Sold ...' - which appeared in the Saturday, July 4, issue of The Gleaner.... Read More...

The truth hurts
I am amazed that so many Jamaicans took time out to rebuke Sir Trevor McDonald for the comments he made about the lovely island paradise called Jamaica. Read More...