Jamaica Gleaner Letters

Published: Monday Saturday | November 28, 2009

LETTER OF THE DAY - Downward slide started a long time ago
The Editor, Sir: Some months ago, I wrote an article about the Gaza phenomenon but it was not published, even though it had information about the real Gaza in the Middle East. I wondered why an entertainer in his right mind would want to identify with such a place. Read More...

Time to deal with road hogs
The Editor, Sir: It seems once you have been spotted as a lone female driver, you instantly become the target of 'bad driving'. My latest bitter experience involves that of another motorist - who in my estimation is a cross between a maniac and a beast - who tried to run me off the road intentionally. Read More...

A pleasant surprise for the JSIF
The Editor, Sir: The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has had much commendation from a St Catherine community which it is said defied the don/strongman/enforcer/criminal in that community to save the vandalism of a community project which they had sponsored. Read More...

Moving forward
The Editor, Sir: With all the wrangling taking place in Jamaica - the pressure both the people and the leaders now face to find solutions, restore order and bring peace to the nation - the present administration must realise by now that instead of talking about what happened in the past, it is time to move forward. Read More...

Noteworthy - E10 gas is useless
Yes, it costs less than the regular 87 or 90 gas, but E10 gives you significantly less mileage to the gallon. The cars do not perform as well and the gas station attendants now know your face because you have to 'visit' them so often. Read More...