LETTER OF THE DAY - The primacy of ministers in gov't administration
The Editor, Sir: Carlton Davis has now brought his wealth of experience and good sense to bear on the issue involving differences between the prime minister and the Public Service Commission. He considers it a tragedy that the matter has not been handled properly.
Isaac Barrant Airport?
The Editor, Sir: The projected opening of the Isaac Barrant International Airport (suggested name) at Duckenfield, St Thomas (2011) will bring not only great economic benefit to St.Thomas and Portland, but to Jamaica overall. In addition, the industrial park in western St Thomas...
Ross deserved the boos
The Editor, Sir: The audience at the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday night (January 26) did not get the best of Diana Ross. Coming to a crowd that was more than ready to receive her, presumably without any intent to harm or unfairly capitalise on her presence, ...
Jamaicans need confidence
The Editor, Sir: There is no doubt that Jamaica has tremendous potential and many Jamaicans, both inside and outside the country, are in despair. It seems to me that we have lost confidence in ourselves as a people, in our government and especially in each other.
'To breed or not to breed'
The Editor, Sir: Again the issue of abortion comes up, and again my head begins to hurt me. It reminds me of discussions about issues such as homosexuality, where anyone quoting the Bible is 'correct' and 'moral', and anyone not quoting the Bible is 'incorrect' and 'immoral'. ...
Tragic death of a friend
The Editor, Sir: On Saturday, January 12, 2008, I gave a tribute at the funeral of my childhood friend, Mr. Larmond Jones. The church service was held in Happy News, Alexandria, St. Ann. This was by far the most difficult task that I have ever performed. ...
Elderly men and teenagers
The Editor, Sir: I am very much against elderly men getting involved with teenagers. I am always crying out against such acts, and if I ever decide to maximise my potential by acting upon my political endeavours, that is one thing that I would most definitely try to eliminate ...
Destroying our children!
The Editor, Sir: Hats off to Mr Duncan from Hanover for his retort to Mr. Lawman Lynch's suggestion that condoms should be issued in high schools. It is depressing to see how far people are willing to go to destroy our children, and the depths to which morals...
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