LETTER OF THE DAY - Like John the Baptist, Powell and Rice prepared the way
THE EDITOR, Sir: Barack Obama, if elected, will make a good president of the United States. This has nothing to do with the colour of his skin. The TV coverage I have seen of him has convinced me that he is highly intelligent, very articulate and a person of unimpeachable...
Homecoming too lavish
The Editor, Sir:I do believe that the Government spent far too much money on the lavish homecoming for the Jamaican athletes, who well deserve celebration. However, a weekend celebration would have done the job...
Entertainment zone okay
The Editor, Sir: What is so controversial about Minister Grange wanting to set up an entertainment zone? It's a welcome and much-deserved thought, which I hope is executed. The urban planners have long established industrial...
Oil price decline not passed on
The Editor, Sir: It is alarming that oil has fallen over 45 per cent on the world market and diesel and gas prices remain high at the pumps in Jamaica. From a high of US$147.00 plus, prices have plummeted on the world market to US$75.00 plus per barrel...
Jamaica under criminal siege
The Editor, Sir: I wish to address this open letter to the commissioner of police: Dear Commissioner Lewin,I have no doubt that you will agree with me that this little country that we dearly love is "under siege" from the "criminal elements" ...
On hailing unsung heroes
The Editor, Sir: In The Gleaner (October 20), your columnist Garth Rattray wrote a piece which acknowledged the merit of persons who were receiving national honours at the annual Heroes' Day Awards Ceremony, but also identified a number of the unsung...
Self-defence might help kids
The Editor Sir, On October 17, there was an interesting article in The Gleaner titled, 'Train kids in self-defence'. I endorse that very important article, and am 100 per cent behind that lady for expressing such great concern ...
On morals and AIDS
THE EDITOR, Sir: Gareth Thomas, British Minister of State for Trade and Development, made the recommendation to the region, on a ground which has to do with morals. He urged the region to challenge discrimination against gays.
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