This is not a war
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WOULD like to express my trepidation at the use of the term war by many in the society to describe the conflict which has recently escalated in western Kingston. While the widest definition of the term may conceivably encompass the...

Setting the record straight with pensioner George Downer
THE EDITOR, Sir: THIS IS in response to a letter which appeared on page A5 of The Gleaner on Friday, June 22, 2001 under the heading "At 73, can't collect pension, eager to die".

What's education's worth in Ja?
THE EDITOR, Sir: IT IS with pity, utter disgust and frustration that I am now taking this opportunity to ask the question, what is the use of a tertiary level education in Jamaica? We are told to stay in school, get a good and solid education, but...

The media must report not interpret
THE EDITOR, Sir: I FIND myself confused trying to understand the meanings that media practitioners continue to put to the pronouncements of politicians. For example your editorial of June 13, 2001, states that "The PNP through Vice-president Peter...

Labour's victory a foregone conclusion
THE EDITOR, Sir: "THE WORK goes on" says Tony Blair, leader of the New Labour Party in addressing party workers at Party Headquarters in London.

My sincere apologies
THE EDITOR, Sir: THERE IS now empirical evidence to indicate that the reports on which reliance was placed re my criticisms of the Corporate Area coroner's court (seeThe Gleaner dd. 12.5.2001 p. A5) were inaccurate. I indeed portrayed the situation to...

Praising Mrs Gloria Robinson
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WISH to bring to your attention, the tardy attitude of the leaders of this country to recognise individuals who have and continue to give outstanding service to the poor and needy of this country.