LETTER OF THE DAY - Poor police tactics
The Editor, Sir: We often hear statements from the ruling People's National Party and Opposition members that children are Jamaica's future. We also hear that we should not be afraid of the police as they are here to 'serve and protect'.
Challenges for Chief Justice
The Editor, Sir: In congratulating Mrs. Zaila McCalla on her appointment as Chief Justice, I propose that the most pressing challenges for her urgent attention as the new head of the judiciary are to preserve the independence of the judiciary and to ensure openness...
Police action inexcusable
The Editor, Sir: I cannot fathom what excuse the police can come up with for the shooting yesterday on the grounds of Ardenne High School. In fact, there simply is no excuse. As someone who is not that far removed from attending high school in Jamaica...
NOTE-WORTHY: Media's poor showing
I think it is highly immoral for journalists to take a picture of someone sleeping, such as the Minister of Education, and to show thispicture in the electronic and print media. It is demeaning to the person and the journalist who did this should ask him or herself ...
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