LETTER OF THE DAY - Civil service seen as 'a replica of colonialism'
The Editor, Sir: During her budget presentation on the first of May, the Prime Minister made mention of this country's civil service and how she intends to fix the problems facing ordinary Jamaicans when we have to deal with these public entities....
Education system needs a complete overhaul
The Editor, Sir: I am in total disagreement with the thought of recruiting foreign teachers to teach in Jamaica. That will not change the system as is. That will not solve the problem. Jamaican teachers are well equipped to teach anywhere and do well in systems...
A history of course changers
The Editor, Sir: Mr. Ken Jones' article printed in your Sunday publication entitled 'Politicians who changed course' has certainly enlightened my darkness, and I hope it has done the same for the many Jamaicans who thought that only a few politicians jump ship...
'Bright' is better than 'cool'
The Editor, Sir: Several years ago I listened to a heated argument among friends on the University of the West Indies campus. It was on a very trivial topic but now I see it as an exquisite snapshot of culture.
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