Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Friday | December 18, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY - Overplaying the victim card
The Editor, Sir: For the time being, only Buju Banton, his friends and associates know if he is guilty of attempting to purchase a large quantity of the illegal drug cocaine and, more than that, it remains to be seen just how serious the crime itself... Read More...
St Thomas youth still waiting
The Editor, Sir: Youth development is a multidimensional process through which young people are assisted to meet their educational or development needs. Read More...
'Rickards acted scrupulously'
The Editor, Sir: We write on behalf of our client, Allan Rickards, a board member of the Sugar Industry Authority and the chairman of the All-Island Jamaica Cane Farmers' Association.Reference is made to the article in your publication of December 15,... Read More...
The bishop's twisted logic
The Editor, Sir: First, it was the defenceless young women in mini skirts a few years ago, whose mode of dress he intended to dictate. Now, it is the turn of defenseless children singing cheerfully and beautifully ... Read More...
CARICOM not slow re EC funding
The Editor, Sir: The CARICOM Secretariat has taken note of an article which appeared recently in the regional media concerning the programming of regional resources from the European Union. Read More...
Sources of additional revenue
The Editor, Sir: It was a foregone conclusion that if the Government had increased its expenditures in a dwindling tax base the need for new revenue streams was imminent. Read More...
The plight of consumers
The Editor, Sir: Jamaica's rich tradition of extensive home improvements during the Christmas season is under threat by an unfriendly marketplace for consumers. Read More...
Teach people to file tax returns
The Editor, Sir: I would like to make a suggestion on tax collection. The harsh enforcement of the tax laws now will not help, as the profits are reduced and revenues lessened for self-employed persons. Read More...
Churches must be more militant
The Editor, Sir: While I am in support of human rights, where rights are concerned (being the right to life and humane treatment), I am in total shock and awe of the proliferation and support in publication and time that the media has given to this... Read More...
