Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Wednesday | May 13, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY - Kudos, Mr Holness
The Editor, Sir: Much respect to Minister of Education Andrew Holness. He speaks of a school system that must become more relevant to the youth. I say the school system is the foundation of the productivity of a nation... Read More...
The value of the free press
The Editor, Sir: I would like to thank you most sincerely for printing my letter to the National Works Agency (NWA) in Monday's Gleaner. Read More...
The CASE alternative
The Editor, Sir: Reference is made to the story titled 'No space to train more pharmacists - despite lower interest rate for that area of study,' in The Sunday Gleaner of May 10.I am taking the opportunity to inform prospective student-pharmacists... Read More...
Offering myself
The Editor, Sir: As a Jamaican living in the United States, I love Jamaica and will do anything in my powers, or sphere of influence, to help and assist in the development of my beloved country. One of the things I dislike is to read in the newspapers... Read More...
Think twice Mr Minister
The Editor, Sir: I read with horror and dismay, the irresponsible thinking of this new minister of national security. Read More...
Tackling illiteracy
The Editor, Sir: In response to your story on Monday which stated that "Minister of Education Andrew Holness has urged teachers to immediately tackle the problem of illiteracy," I would like to say this declaration is a hopeful first step.... Read More...
Lease UTech Trelawny stadium
The Editor, Sir: As someone who has been somewhat involved in sport and recently with the Sport Development Foundation, I am compelled to write this letter and direct its contents to the minister of culture, youth and sports and the prime minister and... Read More...
Clarifying the BITU's position
The Editor, Sir:In his article entitled 'Shred the budget', dated April 19, your columnist, Martin Henry, wrote: "Union leaders kicked up the usual dust and fuss, bawling dictatorship, but quickly found themselves on the wrong side of public opinion ... Read More...
More community policing needed
The Editor, Sir:In order for a civilian-police force to play an active and effective role in law enforcement, the important groundwork of stronger community policing must be laid. Read More...
Re public sector wage dispute
The Editor, Sir:Regarding the wage dispute between the Government and public-sector workers, including the police force, of which I am a former member, there needs to be a cooling-off period of about two weeks so that an educated compromise ... Read More...
Golding has the right values and attitude
The Editor, Sir:In the '90s Prime Minister Patterson constantly referred to values and attitude, to the extent of initiating programmes which touted the slogan. Read More...
Teachers are performing
The Editor, Sir:I cannot agree that teachers are to be paid by performance. I am yet to see a piece of literature where the whole term is truly defined. I go to work on time... Read More...
