LETTER OF THE DAY - Olympian pride marred by negative aspects
The Editor, Sir: As the Beijing Olympics get into full gear, with many of our athletes expected to mine gold, I cannot help but reflect on how blessed we are as a nation. It never ceases to amaze me how such a little island, barely visible on the map...
Fight crime with care
The Editor, Sir: Regarding the controversies about the proposed crime-fighting measures, I wish to remind the prime minister and the Government that we must be careful in creating institutions which will be left as a legacy to future generations, and am...
Yearning for 'Sweet Jamaica'
The Editor, Sir: AS A Jamaican living abroad, I was filled with joy and anticipation as the plane flew over our beautiful blue waters and landed at the Norman Manley International Airport. During Independence Day celebrations, I felt a sense of pride...
Asafa will rise again
The Editor, Sir: It is amazing that Asafa Powell, one of the greatest athletes in the world, was unable to prove himself on the big stage. Asafa's quiet, humble disposition has a lot to do with his inability to fight to the finish line...
A prime minister's desperate plea
The EDITOR, Sir: ORETT BRUCE Golding has the most unenviable job, that of being prime minister of Jamaica. He has found himself the head of a nation and of a people who are an enigma - a people who are the friendliest on earth yet at the same time...
The future of English in Jamaica
The EDITOR, Sir: As an educator who has studied linguistics, I would like to respond to Mr Derryck Penso's letter to The Gleaner of Thursday, August 14. In his own vivid and forceful style, Mr Penso has repeated concerns that several others have been ex-pressing...
Fishermen need safer boats
The Editor, Sir: My concern for the safety of Jamaican fishermen is heightened each time there is news of a tragedy at sea amongst them. Recently I listened with bated breath when a councillor spoke about the fishermen practising better safety ...
A positive day for Jamaica
The Editor, Sir: Kindly allow me space in your paper to express thanks and appreciation to the Government of Jamaica and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission for a splendid display at the Grand Gala affair to mark the reintroduction of Independence Festival....
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