LETTER OF THE DAY - The reparations struggle must be continued
The Editor, Sir: Has the Parliamentary Committee on reparations died a natural death? One was established under the previous government with Hon. Mike Henry as chairman. He was very vocal on the issue and even apologised to the Rastafarian movement....
Fine-tuning the army draft call
The Editor, Sir: The military draft call made by pastor Glen Samuels and supported by a number of Jamaicans may bear fruit; however, it needs to be fine-tuned. I suggest that the government use the large acreages owned by many high schools to set up camps ...
New era for PCs
The Editor, Sir: Give parish councils full or 90 per cent autonomy, let them collect all taxes and give a percentage to central government. Elect mayors as we would Members of Parliament. Introduce the draft for school leavers, let them make building blocks....
Rev Dick is wrong
The Editor, Sir: My socialist friend Devon Dick comes across as one who is so upset that the myth that Jamaica is 'P.N.P. Country', is now busted. Pastor Dick, Dawn Ritch and others seem to be so outraged that the J.L.P. is now government...
Wake up, Jamaica!
The Editor, Sir: I am a Jamaican who has visited quite a few states in North America and another island in the Caribbean. None of these has even come close to gaining the love and admiration I have for my home, Jamaica. My heart sinks when I read negative articles....
Poor policy analysis
The Editor, Sir: It is sad to see representatives of the Church and civil society are crying out for stronger leadership to reduce crime in Jamaica. Proper policy analysis and formulation are needed, not an antiquated mindset whereby we try to lead...
Bad manners
The Editor, Sir: I was born to parents that were born and bred in the 'old school' and as such many of the virtues that I have come to adapt as my own transcend the generation to which I belong. Just today as I entered my office I realised that a well-dressed ....
God changed his mind
The Editor, Sir: I write regarding the official apology given by Bishop C.B. Peter Morgan, of City Life Ministries to the public on behalf of the local prophetic community with respect to the outcome of the general elections. I would like to point out....
'Send the criminals to war in Iraq!'
The Editor, Sir: Now is the time for the new administration led by Prime Minister Bruce Golding to step out and direct the war on the criminal elements within the society. Since research has shown that most of the nation's crimes are committed by young men...
Youth for the military
The Editor, Sir: To the extent that youth involved in a military programme serves the purpose of preparing them to defend Jamaica in the event of an invasion or attack from a foreign country or countries, I'd say this is a good idea. If the idea is that we'll prepare...
Lauding top students at St Catherine High
The Editor, Sir: In an era when there is much lamentation about the poor performances of our students in exams, we must highlight the positives. St. Catherine High School, in the 2007 CXC CSEC examinations, provided an example of what can be achieved...
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