LETTER OF THE DAY: Is this the one?
The Editor, Sir: In his moving, inspirational address to his fellow alma maters of Meadowbrook High School during its 50th anniversary celebratory dinner, past student Don Samuels made the thought-provoking point that the world had changed in significant ways during his own lifetime...
More concerns re teen model
The Editor, Sir:I am very happy to see that I am not the only one who has concerns over young Shermonique Ivey who was selected as the Pulse fashion model and I would like to crave your indulgence in allowing me to make a few further comments...
'One hand can't clap'
The Editor, Sir: I am glad the elections are over, but let us not forget one thing. One hand can't clap. Hon Portia Simpson Miller alone will not be able to unite, because even if she stretches out an olive branch...
Run Jamaica, run
The Editor, Sir: Despite Jamaica's worsening crime rate, ailing economy and unemployment, we should not only give thanks to our anthem - honourable "Eternal Father" but strive to do better to glorify God in our endeavours...
Adding up to teamwork
The Editor, Sir: Please allow me to use this medium to highlight (Big Up) an article written by Dr Orville Taylor and published in The Sunday Gleaner of September 21 and titled, 'P end P'.In this particular article, he stated that if you take away any...
Govt must shed properties, excesses
The Editor, Sir: It has now been one year since the JLP has governed Jamaica. Although I am non-political, I am a taxpayer. There are two areas I have great concern about and those are corruption and excesses. Both burden the honest taxpayer ...
Prospects for a mid-island stadium
The Editor, Sir: Now that the Government seems to be adamant that it will not be allowing the erection of any building in unsuitable places, I would like to suggest that the Clarendon Parish Council take a second look at the site chosen...
Customs charges questioned
The Editor, Sir: I do applaud the fact that you are all trying to clean up the Customs, but trying to clean out other people's pockets when receiving a gift does not really cut it. Do you know how long it takes to put together a barrel for shipment...
Some samples of local English
The Editor, Sir: Among my greatest pleasures is listening to and reading the English as done in my country. Recently, I went to a popular hardware store and heard a customer asking for some door 'inches' and some 'ass and stable'...
How to foster peace and love
THE EDITOR, Sir: It was Albert Einstein who once said, "Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved through understanding". Oh how we long for peace and stability in this beautiful island of ours.
Cellphone packages
THE EDITOR, Sir: Can I please ask publicly whether or not C&WJ has pre- and post-paid services for cellular phone customers? My reason for asking has to do with the fact that when you take out a post-paid package, you have to make a deposit...
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