LETTER OF THE DAY - How to eliminate violence in schools
The Editor, Sir: This is a letter for the Minister of Education suggesting ways how to eliminate violence in schools.Dear Minister, the violence in schools is getting out of control and this has to stop because we love our children....
Two deaths evoke acclaim and fear
THE EDITOR, Sir: How ironic it is that on the front page of today's (Tuesday) Gleaner are two stories of two deaths. One by natural cause and the other murder. The irony of the situation, however, is that one contributed greatly to the development of the nation....
Why some people will not serve
The Editor, Sir: Since removing myself from the political hustings, I have tried to keep a low profile and focus on putting my life and finances back on track. It has been difficult, however, to not be concerned and alarmed at the current attempts at denigrating and trying to bring down...
Self-respect due
The Editor, Sir: How can the Government expect people who work in the hotels to provide a comfortable experience for tourists when they themselves are not comfortable in their own homes? Where does the Government expect the people who work in the resort areas of Ocho Rios ...
The Church and casino debate
The Editor, Sir:he debate concerning the introduction of casino gaming seems to be regaining much attention and the input of the Church is expected to play a major role.However, I believe it is morally improper for the church to seek to influence legislation in this matter.
On the power of Government
Ken Jones' letter 'PM's role in appointments' in The Gleaner (November 27) made quite amusing reading. As a reply to my letter, it fails to deal with any of the points I made.
Instead, Mr. Jones suggests that I might share the view "that the Government elected by the Jamaican...
Tangled webin PSC issue
The Editor, Sir: Having read the article 'Golding breaks silence on PSC selection process' published in The Gleaner, I recalled that the Attorney-General, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne, confirmed recently on radio that she was opposed to the Public Service Commission's ...
Too sensitive for politics?
The Editor, Sir: I am truly troubled by the position Portia Simpson Miller had taken in light of the remarks Bruce Golding recently made about "termites eating their brains". This is most unfortunate, since Mrs Simpson has been in politics for approximately 30 or more years.
Our society is in trouble
The Editor, Sir: I write regarding the prepos-terous article in The Sunday Gleaner of November 18, about chastity belts for Jamaican women. Do we live in such a hypro-critical society that we fail to see that the problem lies not with the women but with the men?
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