Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Monday | September 14, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY - Education deficiencies laid bare
The Editor, Sir: The publication of the Grade Four Literacy Test has not only highlighted the numerous weaknesses in the education system but it has reinforced the urgent need for changes in the management and supervision of schools, demand for greater accountability... Read More...
Wanted: exceptional leadership
The Editor, Sir: Our sugar, banana, bauxite, coffee and tourism sectors are all collapsing or have collapsed. What we need in order to overcome these problems is exceptional leadership... Read More...
Homosexual propaganda
The Editor, Sir: I note that sections of the British media are claiming that the unfortunate murder of the British consul in St James was an anti-gay hate crime. Read More...
Gross IAAF insensitivity in Semenya's case
The Editor, Sir: The response of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to the phenomenal performance of South African Caster Semenya in the 800 metres women's event at the World Championships of Athletics which recently concluded... Read More...
The life saved may be your own
The Editor, Sir: If we don't make Jamaica a place safe for all of us to live, it will not be a safe place for any of us to live.All persons of goodwill who live, work, do business in or who just love Jamaica must be saddened by the brutal... Read More...
Make cadet training mandatory
The Editor, Sir:The cadet force is a disciplined organisation that takes on both military and community activities. Participation in cadet activities changes the lives of many individuals and it is a deterrent to indiscipline ... Read More...
