Jamaica Gleaner Letters

Published: Monday Saturday | August 22, 2009

LETTER OF THE DAY - CXC results not full story of high-school education
THE EDITOR, Sir: The Caribbean Examinations Council's (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate results are out and the usual emotions, comments and statistical analyses will follow. Two incidents have made me stop to question the extent to which this examination defines our thoughts about schooling, success and the future of our students. Read More...

School leadership
THE EDITOR, Sir: GOOD LEADERSHIP qualities are essential to the development of any country, organisation, group or home. However, the leaders of many schools do not seem to share this view, as some principals are merely square pegs in round holes. Read More...

What's happening with other Jamaicans?
THE EDITOR, Sir: FIRST AND foremost, I must congratulate the Jamaican troupe to Berlin. What a powerhouse they are! And to think of the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, he is by himself a legend for Jamaica and the world. Read More...

NOTE-WORTHY - Colourfully Jamaican
We come in all different shades, our brightness never fades We are the rainbow of the world, a basket full of talents and resilience Standing tall with grace and integrity... Read More...