Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Monday | September 21, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY - The politics of road repairs
THE EDITOR, Sir: REFERENCE IS made to the recent Opposition People's National Party's (PNP) allegation that political considerations are being given with regard to the constituencies in which roadwork is being carried out by the Ministry of Transport and Works... Read More...
Intellectualising raw indiscipline
THE EDITOR, Sir: TELEVISION JAMAICA should repeat an episode of 'Entertain-ment Report', aired two weeks ago. There was a vox pop among Jamaicans in New York City about the ridiculous Gully vs Gaza square-off... Read More...
Callous neglect of the vulnerable
THE EDITOR, Sir: RECENTLY, I drove along Charlton Road in Kingston 8 and marvelled at the roadway that was just completely repaved. However, instead of feeling happy for the residents of that area, I was very angry. Read More...
Gaps in disaster management
The Editor, Sir: The spilling of 300 tonnes of sulphuric acid in the Kingston Harbour on Saturday, September 12, 2009, highlights the gaps in the island's management capabilities and capacities for holistic disaster management. Read More...
Does Bolt even deserve it?
The Editor, Sir: I didn't think it could have got anymore interesting. What an honour, so young, so soon. I know my readers may disagree with me, but is the sprint sensation, fast-driving party animal Usain Bolt ready for such a responsibility? Read More...
Denied job because of religious persuasion?
THE EDITOR, Sir: I am disturbed about the way in which employment opportunities are handled, especially in religious-oriented institutions. First, it is the ultimate work of the Church to ensure that the members of her flock conduct themselves in ways... Read More...
All trivial, Dr Carolyn Cooper
The Editor, Sir:Dr Carolyn Cooper, in her article published yesterday, came across like a boxer. I think of one of boxing's greats - Lennox Lewis - weaving and bobbing against his opponent in the ring... Read More...
Go west with horse racing
The Editor, Sir: One would think that by now the Government would have allowed casino gambling in Jamaica. It would bring in much-needed capital and, better yet, make work for our people in these hard times... Read More...
