LETTER OF THE DAY - Importance of mentoring in building character
The Editor, Sir: The initiative by Digicel to sponsor an apprenticeship and mentorship programme for students at four of our Jamaican universities is to be commended. For one, mentoring places learning outside of the usual cognitive domain to the practical ...
In defence of Roger Clarke
The Editor, Sir: The concerns voiced by Roger Clarke have merit. What if Roger is correct? What studies were done to lend objectivity to your concerns? How credible are those technocrats you mentioned? Are these the same technocrats that allowed or advised...
Mishandling of firearms by cops
The Editor, Sir: The headline on yesterday's Gleaner about more than 40 unclaimed firearms really caught my attention. It is not my intent to bash the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), because it is an institution that I want to become an integral part of...
Afraid to come home to Jamaica
The Editor, Sir: I am a regular reader of your newspaper and love my country greatly, but the negative publicity in the Florida diaspora of the murdering of our fellow human beings has to end. The government has to find a strategy to stop the endless killing spree...
Why PNP held power so long
The Editor Sir: Contrary to the assertions by many, the reason the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) languished in opposition for almost 20 years was not division and political infighting.
Drug tests level playing field
The Editor Sir: I became somewhat saddened when I read about the drug-testing of Jamaica's athletes in the Olympics. While I do applaud the efforts of the International Olympic Committee in its continued pursuit of ridding the games of drug cheats...
Seeing the Bible as a compass
The Editor Sir: I read with interest the article on the impotent Anglican bishops. I strongly agree with Mark Dawes' assessment that they are impotent. We have not had strong bishops for 40 years.
Of purple shirts and whips
The Editor Sir: I note 'Purple Observer's response on Wednesday to my article which appeared in this newspaper last Saturday under the headline 'Purple-shirted flatulence'. First, allow me to say the provocative headline was not coined by me...
Using waste for composting
The Editor Sir: I read Shelly-Ann Thompson's article on page three of The Gleaner (August 12) with interest, especially the information that our farmers are using too much fertiliser and improperly at that. One question, though: has anyone from Rural...
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