Jamaica Gleaner Letters

Published: Monday Sunday | March 8, 2009

Letter of the Day - Suggestions for Audley Shaw
The Editor, Sir: The upcoming Budget presentation is likely to be one of the most difficult tasks that any administration has faced in recent memory. I am sure no one will begrudge Audley Shaw the job that he has to do. Read More...

New JUTC buses in danger
The Editor, Sir: I was most grateful to see new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses on the road gleaming with the brilliant colours of the national flag. This, together with the exceptionally clean interiors, padded seats and an air-conditioning system that I believe many Jamaicans would like to preserve. Read More...

OUR restates policy re: fees
The Editor, Sir: We thank Beresford Hay for his critique of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) published in the February 28 edition of The Gleaner. Over the years, we have debated with Hay on several issues, including that of collection agencies charging utility customers a fee to pay their bills at their many outlets. Read More...

Rent Board seeks to balance interests
The Editor, Sir: I got the sense that the editorial of March 4 was an emotional, uncontrolled, incoherent babbling about the activities of the Rent Board. Your editorial spoke from a perspective which does not reflect an understanding of the reality faced by ordinary people in the society. Read More...