LETTER OF THE DAY - Time to ponder new sources of energy
THE EDITOR, Sir: There are lessons to be learnt from the extreme volatility in oil prices of recent years. While political instability in oil-producing countries might be important drivers of supply volatility, increasingly, industrialising countries like China and India...
The bedrock of parenting
The Editor, Sir: I write in response to the letter titled 'Teaching parenting in schools'. I cannot resist the urge to declare this a most ludicrous proposal. Does the worthy gentleman understand the current curricular (as well as extra-curricular) demands that are placed...
Encouraging but ...
The Editor, Sir: The online Gleaner of March 3 and other most recent issues contained many articles high-lighting some positives in the ongoing efforts to recalibrate the civic environment in Jamaica. They were encouraging and inspiring reading....
The free market needs a social conscience
The Editor, Sir: Ian McDonald's article in Sunday's newspaper entitled, 'Dance of the elephants', criticising the unbridled acceptance of the ideology of the free market while neglecting considerations relating to the public good was very timely and right on the mark....
Bus behaviour
The Editor, Sir: I would like to offer my congratulations to the JUTC in its effort to get Jamaicans to line up in an orderly manner when boarding our buses. We cannot simply accept that 'a so tings go a Jamaica'. We need to encourage our people to strive for the best in everything we do...
Utility of sting operations
The Editor, Sir: I read the article about the unregulated wrecker industry and, frankly, I am sick and tired of the police talking about there being no one willing to make official reports so they cannot take action. Mr Editor, what about the police going undercover...
How to stop wars
The Editor, Sir: I was intrigued about the story on Prince Harry who had to be hustled out of Afghanistan because his location was made known to all. It may be wishful feeling on my part, but I really think that the heads of the powerful countries in the world...
Positive impact
The Editor, Sir: I have to say it was extremely refreshing to open the online version of the paper today and read stories that point to the positive programmes and individuals that are making an impact on the youth in our communities....
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