LETTER OF THE DAY: 'Unfortunate denigration'of the justice system
The Editor, Sir: It is unfortunate that Marlene Malahoo Forte, a very promising young lawyer turned magistrate, has chosen words likely to broadbrush her entire profession as 'hustlers', due to her impatience with the behaviour of a few...
Extra DCs to fight crime
The Editor, Sir: In view of the lawlessness that is sweeping the land, which gives the impression that the security forces are outnumbered, it is my view that licensed firearm holders could be trained and ask to serve as district constables, as a means...
African arms should oust Mugabe
The Editor, Sir: In response to the letter 'Black and white' from Christopher Campbell in Wednesday's Gleaner, I would like to assure Campbell that many of us are in fact 'losing our minds'. The present situation in Zimbabwe...
Helping mail delivery
The Editor, Sir: For a long time, mailing address on customers' bills from the Jamaica Public Service Company have been difficult to read at the 'window' of the envelope, the postal clerk having to tear a portion of the envelopes to get a clear view of the full address...
Community renewal part of crime fight
The Editor, Sir: In seeing the last two items on the to-do list for tackling the political garrisons, as stated by the Gleaner's associate editor, Byron Buckley, I propose that these may be the two most important items to be in place prior to driving ...
Solving crime
The Editor, Sir: The subject of violent crime continues to elicit widespread debate among Jamaicans. However, most of the solutions put forward are less than convincing, even those recommendations put forward by the eminent Dr Thompson...
Why I say, never again, Air Jamaica!
I was not aware that Air Jamaica was government-owned but it makes sense to me now. Seven months ago, I flew from Montego Bay to Antigua on Air Jamaica. While at the airport, the woman at the counter took my ticket and started checking me in....
Rating companies on youth work
The Editor, Sir: Whereas sustainable development of countries, and even companies, speak to a long-term orientation, it is vital for a focus on the development of youth in society and in companies. I, therefore, recommend that a comprehensive corporate social...
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