The Editor, Sir: I just spoke with a young man who undertook studies at the Northern Caribbean University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in medical technology.He laboured for four years...
The Editor, Sir: Many years ago, I attended an international conference. At the end of the first day's session, I was approached by the delegate from the Ukraine who was full of compliments about the way Jamaica takes care of its children.
The Editor, Sir: As the discussion and debate on the report of the Armadale Enquiry and who is to blame rages on, it should serve to bring into sharp focus the need to address some fundamental issues that plague our society.
The Editor, Sir: I know a lot of people, including me, are very excited about the new pier coming to Falmouth to host the Oasis of the Seas, which was made in Turku...
The Editor, Sir: I think the introduction of a law against the wearing of sagging pants would be highly ridiculous and draconian and would put an extra strain on an already overworked and overstressed police force....
The Editor, Sir: As I give thought to the establishment of a credit bureau in Jamaica, I don't know that I am as enthused about it as the promoters are.
The Editor, Sir: It is not very often that we take time out to give credit where credit is due.Instead, we spend much time searching for negative things...
The Editor, Sir:This is an open letter to the Government of Jamaica and the acting commissioner of police.Daily, I read about the wanton killing, rape and terrorising of our citizens by elements of the society deemed to be criminals.
Published:Wednesday | February 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM
The Editor, Sir:The Reverend Mark Stewart, in delivering the sermon at the funeral service of slain dentist Dr Ricardo Patrick Fraser on Sunday, never minced words in his call for the doctor's murderers to be killed in return.
Published:Wednesday | February 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM
THE EDITOR, Sir:TWO ARTICLES in The Gleaner of Tuesday, February 23, point to the state of confusion our school administrators must operate in when it comes to the issues of values and discipline.
Published:Wednesday | February 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM
I recently received a traffic ticket from the police for the lack of lights over my licence plate. Sure, you know how surprised I was to learn that this was an offence punishable by a fine.
Published:Wednesday | February 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM
The Editor, Sir: In order for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to win back the trust and confidence of the citizenry, the Bruce Golding administration should appoint a commission ...
Published:Wednesday | February 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM
The Editor, Sir:Colin Steer, in his opinion piece "Well, whose funeral is it?" (February 22), reminds us, correctly, that funeral rites were intended to be an occasion for contemplation on the reality which everyone must face.
Published:Wednesday | February 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM
The Editor, Sir:It was over 2,000 years ago that Mary and Joseph had to travel up to Jerusalem to pay taxes, or was it to take part in a census? I mentioned this because there are some regulations in Jamaica that have not changed since that time, or so...
Published:Wednesday | February 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM
The Editor, Sir:It would be appreciated, if you could include, in one of your editorials, relative to the Air Jamaica divestment issue, figures comparing the annual budget of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and the Ministry of Tourism...
THE EDITOR, Sir:THE TRAGIC death of Special Constable Norman Nunez, the late bodyguard of the mayor of Kingston, Desmond McKenzie, has again given voice to that oft-expressed opinion whenever a member of the police force...
THE EDITOR, Sir: WHILE WE celebrate the centenary of Boys' Champs, let us try to take a good look at what its effect has been on our high-school system.
THE EDITOR, Sir:THE ORDER of Jamaica is a highly-rated honour bestowed upon individuals who have made significant contributions to the country of Jamaica. One of the most recent recipients of this award...
THE EDITOR, Sir:I AM very pleased with the revelation that police sergeant, Russell Robinson was slapped with more than 18 charges for his involvement in the trade of weapons and ammunition from the police armoury.
THE EDITOR, Sir:IF YOUR reporters are accurate in their reporting of teacher-pupil ratio guidelines set by the Ministry of Education, we have come upon yet another reason why most of our children are not achieving.
THE EDITOR, Sir:A FEW days ago, some guys who were just a couple of houses away from where I live here in Kingston were arrested for 'indecent exposure'.
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE ONGOING furore over the plight of Tiger Woods, the quintessential golfer, has impelled me to reflect upon the eagerness of many people to condemn others....
THE EDITOR, Sir: I am calling on all Jamaicans to rally behind the Jamaican Airline Pilots' Association (JALPA) and staff who are trying to buy out Air Jamaica.
