Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Saturday | December 19, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY - The worst is yet to come
The Editor, Sir: In a year when the Jamaican government announced three additional tax packages since the start of the fiscal period in April, amassed a $17.9-billion deficit in the Budget and withstood lower international credit ratings by multiple agencies, one would think that the tsunami had passed. Read More...
NOTE-WORTHY - Cry out and protest
Although this government has inherited a huge debt, I cannot believe that the International Monetary Fund has told them to crush the poor. Surely, our government has lost its head. Read More...
Dumb and dumber
The Editor, Sir: The Government of Jamaica seems to be getting dumber by the day. There are way too many influence pedlars advising the Government and, as such, only the small man will get hurt. How on earth will parents tell their children they cannot feed them as they don't have enough money to pay the taxes on the food which will give them sustenance? Read More...
Dangerous police practice
The Editor, Sir: Something needs to be done about the practice of letting traffic out of the premises of the commissioner of police's office on Old Hope Road. The standard practice is for the policeman on gate duty to step suddenly out into traffic without warning, without safety vest, etc, and force the unsuspecting motorists to stop suddenly, or risk running him/her over. Read More...
Make tax compliance certificate mandatory
The Editor, Sir: This is indeed a harsh tax bill for the majority of Jamaicans. We understand perfectly well the reasons why we have to increase revenues, but this bill will hurt many of us and will also contribute to an even more shrinking economy, as less spending will to hurt the country even more. Read More...
