Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Tuesday | November 3, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY - When public officials should be replaced
The Editor, Sir: I am fully in agreement with your Sunday, November 1, editorial and add my perspective. The recent and sudden resignation of former BOJ Governor Derrick Latibeaudiere has brought into focus the merits of replacing ... Read More...
Agriculture yes, but with bad roads?
The Editor, Sir: Many people are saying agriculture is the way out of Jamaica's economic decline and I agree it can be one of the veins to be tapped. I note the prime minister recently cited the neglect of rural areas and communities. Read More...
Understaffed, underequipped and underpaid
The Editor, Sir: I am a medical doctor and find this article about doctors making 'exorbitant' claims for overtime so very interesting. The people making all the decisions never seem to have all the facts at hand. Read More...
Gov't and security concerns
The Editor, Sir: Statements by Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Police Les Green and past Deputy Commissioner Mark Shields about the Jamaica Constabulary Force give us great cause for concern. Read More...
Route to criminality
The Editor, Sir: In Montego Bay, the lawlessness of road users, primarily legal and illegal taxis, is commonplace and even prevalent. I, however, have never once seen the police on the roads engaged in efforts to deter such criminality. Read More...
Wanted: a credible crime-control plan
The Editor, Sir: For the second time in two years, the Police Service Commission will be required to appoint a new commissioner of police. It was no secret that the Government and some influential members of the private sector were unhappy ... Read More...
Misunderstanding hate-crime legislation
The Editor, Sir: I think Ian Boyne could not be more wrong on the point of the effect of hate-crime legislation on the lives of those who object to homosexuality on moral or religious grounds. Read More...
