LETTER OF THE DAY - Dismantling garrisons should be a priority
The Editor, Sir: Minister of National Security and former Commissioner of Police Col. Trevor MacMillan's commitment of using the force of the police to control the present crime wave is welcome. The revelation of Mark Wignall about atrocities...
Why Exim Bank went uptown
The Editor, Sir: We noted your editorial in The Gleaner of 9 June 2008, titled "The PIOJ and Gov't's trek uptown," with its reference inter alia to the Exim Bank ..."On the other side of Oxford Road ... paying rent for the privilege of being uptown....
Canadian apology timely reminder
The Editor, Sir: I note with deep interest the fact that in Canada yesterday Prime Minister Stephen Harper, in their House of Commons, formally apologised for the residential school system. This was a Canadian Government policy whereby the children of native Indians...
Doing more formental illness
The Editor Sir: I was rather disturbed when the story of 'Selassie' was related to be by my friend who works at Kingston Public Hospital. Even more disturbing was when I saw the footage of him jumping from that three-storey building.
Environmental victory
The Editor Sir: Attached and below is an open letter to the residents of Puerto Bueno, Bengal, St Ann: We, the members of the St. Ann Parish Development Committee (PDC), wish to commend you for your perseverance in fighting what seemed like a losing battle...
People must become doers
The Editor Sir: I was rather disturbed when the story of 'Selassie' was related to be by my friend who works at Kingston Public Hospital. Even more disturbing was when I saw the footage of him jumping from that three-storey building...
Do prudent study of Air Jamaica
The Editor Sir: I feel compelled to respond to all the calls to 'lock it down' and 'bury it with dignity' in reference to my beloved airline Air Jamaica. While some might agree with the cries, it is always wise to put everything into context and true perspective...
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