Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Tuesday | February 17, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY - Nuclear weapons ban should apply to all
The Editor, Sir: The concept of a nuclear non-proliferation treaty is a sensible and worthy one. However, like most other worthy concepts, it cannot be allowed to stand independently of other relevant factors. This concept becomes inequitable if it operates independently.... Read More...
Energy-saving tips
The Editor, Sir: Last Saturday, February 14, our prime minister broke ground for the construction of a convention centre in Montego Bay. This project presents a very good opportunity for our Government to lead the way in a long-overdue energy conservation initiative. Read More...
Uncertain future
The Editor, Sir: Westmoreland is facing a bitter and unsure financial future because between December 2008 and January 2009, the parish has experienced 113 cane fires with many cane fields burnt to the ground reportedly by arsonists. Read More...
Monitor beaches for 'unclean music'
The Editor, Sir:I live adjacent to Cable Hut Beach, East Rural St Andrew, which is a popular public holiday destination for people in and around the Bull Bay area. On such occasions, there is typically a sound system set up ... Read More...
Gays in the Church
The Editor, Sir: It is ridiculous how much time the Jamaican society spends debating the gay issue when there are so many others in the society and the Church, as a whole, to be addressed.Why are the churches shunning them? Are they not entitled to hear... Read More...
When justice is delayed ...
The Editor, Sir:Please publish this as an open letter to the minister of justice, the chief justice, the DPP and the commissioner of police.I have an issue that has become very bothersome to me. Read More...
For God's sake, don't lay off
The Editor, Sir: Are we going to slavishly follow everything that America does? Let's face it, a horrendous economic meltdown has the entire world in its grip, so America starts laying off workers and what do we do? We start laying off workers. Read More...
'Tis the season to ban
The Editor, Sir:I agree 100 per cent with the Broadcasting Commission for banning the disgusting Rampin' Shop song. In fact, there are a few others I would like to suggest while they are at it: Dutty Wine, Stab Up Di Meat, Squeeze Har Breast Dem, Back It Up ... Read More...
