Mental illness and prison
THE EDITOR, Sir: THIS IS in response to the article "To be released after 3 years in jail - Weeping father refuses to take charge of son", which brings a very critical and pervasive problem in Jamaica to light.

Women's political ascendancy
THE EDITOR, Sir: IT WAS a great day for Jamaica to see three women who were the leading candidates vying for the North-east Parliamentary seat for the parish of St. Ann. Women are on the move and there is no denying it.

Disappointed in Garvey critique
THE EDITOR, Sir: I REFER to Mr. Cecil Gutzmore's critique in your May 15th edition, of a documentary on Marcus Garvey Look For Me In The Worldwind aired on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) during Black History Month.

Policy needed to address don phenomena
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WANT to congratulate Mr. Chuck on the open way in which he dialogues with the public. I wish more politicians would adopt a similar approach. The public is aware of many of these existing issues yet politicians tend to ignore...

Excessive fees of SLB
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM compelled to write this letter about the unnecessary financial charges that the Student Loan Bureau has been charging its customers - poor Jamaican students.

Times Store closure a sad event
THE EDITOR, Sir: TIMES STORE to close? I am in shock, but not surprised. The violence, poor management of the country and the driving away of sensible Jamaicans in recent years has lead to a drastic decline in morals; decline in the appreciation of work.

The facts on cellular roaming
THE EDITOR, Sir: IT IS with great interest that I read Mr. Twomey's article about C&W's efforts to introduce cellular 'roaming' to Jamaica. It is a project that is long overdue, and seems to have been put on the burner now because of the competition.

Mexico and the map
THE EDITOR, Sir: IN RELEGATING Mexico to Central America, Ms. Ritch makes the common error of confusing "North America" with the United States of America.