Jamaica Gleaner Letters

Published: Monday Saturday | January 31, 2009

LETTER OF THE DAY - Educational challenges
The Editor, Sir: I can empathise quite easily with Morris McCarthy's views as expressed in his letter published January 26.I taught high school science for approximately 11 years in Jamaica, prior to emigrating to...

Importance of reading
The Editor, Sir: Reading is a critical and fundamental skill that is absolutely necessary for the proper functioning of the individual and the society.People who cannot, and do not read are missing one of the most important activities of life.

Working to go back to work
The Editor, Sir: 'Working to go back to work', is the term I use to describe my present situation.

Tribute to Lucille Mathurin Mair
The Editor, Sir: I wish to express my regret at the passing of Ambassador Lucille Mathurin Mair and register my appreciation for her contribution to the field of Jamaican and Caribbean history.Others will no doubt speak about her diplomatic career, her...

Dancehall decadence
I definitely believe that Jamaican dancehall artistes are among the main contributors to the moral decay and crime riddling the society.