Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Saturday | June 27, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY: Arrest literacy problems early
The Editor, Sir: While reading the letter 'Distressing Low Literacy Rates', published in The Gleaner on June 25, I reflected on the myriad discussions surrounding education after the Grade Six Achievement... Read More...
Unethical police practice
The Editor, Sir: The practice of police personnel owning and operating public-transportation vehicles is cause for concern and is something that the relevant authorities need to look into very seriously. Read More...
What's in a patty?
The Editor, Sir: Amid all the threats and counterthreats, and the potential trade war regarding patties in CARICOM, I have yet to hear what I regard as the crux of the matter - the nutritional value of these pies. Read More...
Don't use a broadbrush
The Editor, Sir: The actions of clergymen exploiting their sexuality in socially unacceptable behaviour, as well as other 'illegal' sexual activities, must not be condoned. However, it would be a fallacy to suggest that the behaviour of one individual might be generalised to that individual's profession. Read More...
Corporal punishment
The Editor, Sir: After reading Friday's letter of the day on corporal punishment, one paragraph in the letter really stood out. It read: "While the education administrators are disarming teachers of their straps... Read More...
Water bills making me sick
The Editor, Sir: I am a physically disabled woman who is having a serious problem with the National Water Commission (NWC) and I would like the prime minister to intervene on my behalf. Read More...
NOTE-WORTHY: Gone too soon, really?
It is audacious to talk about 'gone too soon'. It is appalling to read captions such as the above with regard to the death of certain personalities. Read More...
