LETTER OF THE DAY - National crime plan needs a sense of public order
THE EDITOR, Sir: NO COUNTRY can expect to prosper unless it can create and sustain an acceptable sense of order. We, therefore, need a sense of order to complement the national crime plan. It now seems clear that for the first time, Jamaica has got a police commissioner...
Jamaica needs to be more self-reliant
THE EDITOR, Sir: For too long, Jamaica has been a non-productive country depending on the efforts of other countries. Over these years, since Jamaica became independent in 1962, there has been a high level of imports and very little exports. The Ministry of Agriculture....
Floral beauty in the city
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM a passionate lover of beautiful flowers and beautiful surroundings, and I do not forget in the '80s how places in Kingston looked attractive and pleasing to the eyes. There were beautiful flowers everywhere along Marescaux Road, along Heroes Park. ...
Duty on vehicles
THE EDITOR, Sir: JAMAICA'S DUTY on vehicles must be reviewed and revised. It is biased, abusive and unfair to the general population and puts a burden on the economy by adding to inflation. Why should I have to buy a car twice? Or even three times, based on the cost of importation? ...
Wanting more from the Church
The Editor, Sir: In view of our current crime situation and so many of us agreeing that the churches should do more, we must look deeper into what impact the church can exert on our younger generation.If our churches only follow the footsteps of some TV preachers...
Saving energy
THE EDITOR, Sir: All of us are very conscious of the need for saving energy and thus the globe. The media here and abroad keep pounding that in our ears. The BBC radio told us of the Australian initiative of Earth Hour whereby nations and cities ...
Delivering as promised
The Editor, Sir: I must commend the Government of Jamaica on 'delivering' on certain things thus far, as outlined in its manifesto to the people of Jamaica in the run-up to last year's general election. Even though there were many sceptics, it was commendable that the Government...
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