Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Tuesday | May 19, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY - Currency matters: Bob or Hugh?
The Editor, Sir:I am currently reading The Search, a non-fictional novel by Hartley Neita. So when I heard the news about our issuing a $5,000 note, my thoughts returned to a conversation we had several years ago. He told me then that he would have liked to see the image... Read More...
Credit checks for SLB delinquents
The Editor, Sir:I think the overall approach to the borrowing/lending relationship between students and the Students' Loan Bureau (SLB) needs to be revisited. That is, there should be a law that allows the SLB to check the annual ... Read More...
The 'note'-worthy Bob Marley
Without fear of contradiction, the name Robert Nesta Marley is more widely known worldwide than any other Jamaican. The massive decline in the value of our currency presented us with a golden opportunity, having decided to create a $5,000 note... Read More...
St Thomas youths need help
The Editor, Sir: Although Senator Warren Newby, parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Youth, had stated the Government's intention to have a youth information centre operating in all 14 parishes within a reasonable time - the parish of St Thomas... Read More...
Victims of bank fee policies
The Editor, Sir: The practice of the banks deducting money from people's savings accounts is one which affects customers of all ages, but when evaluated for its effect upon the unsuspecting is found to be having devastating effect upon the elderly... Read More...
Not binding things
The Editor, Sir: Over the last four weeks, I have heard politicians, radio and TV commentators, trade unionists and even employers, making the statement that "collective labour agreements" in particular as they relate to public servants, are "legally... Read More...
Clamp down on lawlessness
The Editor, Sir: In the attempts to rid this country of crime and violence, we must not ignore the simple unlaw-ful behaviour of our citizens. Punishing people for these simple things can do this country at least three good things.... Read More...
When should parents abdicate responsibility?
The Editor, Sir: Contrary to popular belief, good parents never let go of their children. Many say that when children reach the age of consent (18 or 16 years), whichever you choose to identify with, they are adults and the parents ... Read More...
Exorbitant prices
The Editor, Sir:Jamaicans are among the most gullible and docile consumers in the world. While in many countries people complain and even protest against exorbitant prices for necessary items, Jamaicans take the increases without a whimper. Read More...
