LETTER OF THE DAY - Does the death penalty work?
The Editor, Sir: In 2002, Americans were very happy because they had only 16,638 criminal homicides. And they were right, because from 1984 to 1993, criminal homicides were 22,000 per year.
Bahía's corporate 'greenwashing'
The Editor, Sir: On reading Hospitality Jamaica on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, I marvelled at the irony.
Questions about textbook vetting
The Editor, Sir: In recent weeks, we have heard of books being recalled upon the prompting of parents.
Memories of 'Dr Do Good'
The Editor, Sir: Many stalwarts who have contributed to the development of our children oftentimes go unnoticed, and so I take the opportunity to laud the efforts of Leonard Emanuel Williams of Rock Hall All-Age School, one of the best principals ever.
Improving English in schools
The Editor, Sir: Re the article in The Gleaner on students being urged to speak English and the teacher saying this would aid in better expression in exams (March 5, 2008), I found it a bit ridiculous and strange that a teacher would make such a statement...
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