LETTER OF THE DAY - Best island in the world? 'Bali not better than Jamaica'
The Editor, Sir: I have just returned from the East and en route back to Jamaica stopped in Bali, Indonesia.On so many occasions, I had read about the island's beauty, the exotic people, the food and excellent service. Most recently, I read...
Munro also outstanding
The Editor, Sir: The Munro College Old Boys' Association wishes to add its congratulations to Kingston College for its outstanding results in the 2007 CAPE and CSEC examinations.Our Old Boys' Association also wishes to recognise and salute the Headmaster...
DNA testing before marriage
The Editor, Sir: Based on the 'jacket' situation in Jamaica, DNA testing may become a way of life. If we do not know who our fathers are we may end up marrying our cousins, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and even our fathers. ...
Queries on Air Jamaica's Heathrow slots
The Editor, Sir: As a Jamaican living in London, it is with great interest that I have followed the closing of the Air Jamaica-London route. I have noted the pros and cons of this particular business deal; however, the benefits to Jamaica and Air Jamaica...
Environmental concerns
THE EDITOR, Sir: On Wednesday October 11, 2007, a very rainy day, I worked from 6 am to 5 p.m. in a district named Dunder Hill in St. Elizabeth. Dunder Hill is situated on an exquisite hill and prevents Bull Savannah and Junction from having geographical intercourse.
Dealing with terrorism
The Editor, Sir: Mr. John Rapley's article 'Declaring mission accomplished in Iraq' in today's Gleaner sought to explore issues that will arise as "the world community will now begin to debate whether the war was a justifiable use of international law."
Future of Mandeville
The Editor, Sir: At a recent meeting of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Peter Bunting made a point that Mandeville does not need an aerodrome as when the next phase of Highway 2000 is finished it will only take 45 minutes from Kingston to Mandeville.
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