Support Labour DayAs a concerned citizen of Montego Bay, I am calling on Montegonians and, for that matter, all Jamaicans to go out and support their Labour Day projects in the various communities. When we can understand that May 23 was officially selected to commemorate their desire to be free from colonial bondage, we might get the impetus and be inspired to participate voluntarily to upgrade our communities.
Labour Day activities in Jamaica were originally confined to the trade unions which had political rivalry in the early '60s. It was the Hon. Michael Manley who, as Prime Minister, appealed to Jamaicans to put work into Labour Day and of course, the transformation was on its way.
- Valentine Pearson, Cornwall Courts, Montego Bay
Poor showI am saddened by the treatment given our Supreme Court judge Almarie Sinclair Haynes. What happened shows poor leadership and a lack of planning with regard to the present administration.
This is a reflection on Minister Nicholson and those under him. I strongly believe there should be an immediate investigation and those responsible should be punished. The arrogance of Justice Nicholson continues to blind his judgment.
Failing to provide proper accommodation for our justice is wrong. Sir, please do the right thing, meet with our Supreme Court judge, be a man and personally apologise to her.
- Camuy Heremuru, markst4@regent.edu, Kannapolis, NC, Via Go-Jamaica
Fast and pray It's very sad to see what has happened to Pastor Grant. There seems to be no solutions to the problems of crime in Jamaica. I believe a week of praying and fasting by all Jamaicans may be the answer to this problem of crime. God is a good God. When the Hebrew people were oppressed they cried out to God and He heard them and delivered them.
I believe that if the churches call on every Jamaican to spend even one day fasting and praying for Jamaica, God will remove this curse off this wonderful country, and the criminals will leave or stop.
- Sandra Brown, Sandra.Brown@hotmail.com, Hammersmith, London, Via Go-Jamaica
Asylum for gays?It seems that there are either more homosexuals 'coming out' in Jamaica or violent crimes against gays have increased. What if Jamaicans knew of asylum being grantedto gays and lesbians through assistance from the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (www.iglhrc.org)? Would we find a decrease in the incidence of these violent acts and more people 'coming out' - including those who are guilty of these acts? Let's spread the word and see. Either way, Jamaica would certainly then be able to rid itself of homosexuals or crimes against homosexuals.
- Justine, Ourmufha@aol.com
