I fully understand why we left Kingston
THE EDITOR, Sir: I MOVED from Jamaica four years ago with my mom. I am now 13. I had often asked my Mom why did we leave such a warm and beautiful place and she would answer that it was mainly due to the political violence. I could never understand what.
Lessons from a golden run
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE RECENT victory of the Jamaican women 4x400 meter relay team in Edmonton was not just great from the standpoint of athletics, but was also a major lesson in unity. If one looks at the team one cannot but draw an analogy to the...
Bussu Festival a job well done
THE EDITOR, Sir: WE LIVE in a society where disorder and poor (if any) planning appear to be the order of the day.
Self-hatred a barrier to progress
THE EDITOR, Sir: DELROY CHUCK in his article in The Gleaner of Wednesday August 8, 2001, entitled "The barriers to progress" noted that Jamaica has not made any progress because we are clinging to the past and using the experiences of slavery as a...
Proud of the relay team
THE EDITOR, Sir: I TAKE great pleasure in writing this letter sending out a big CONGRATS to our 'Ladies of Gold'. We should all take pride and enjoy the moment and the precious feeling that these four ladies are letting us feel in this time.
Disappointed in courier service
THE EDITOR, Sir: THIS IS a small matter; but, admittedly, it is small matters which make big impressions. Sometime in June, I had reason to engage the services of a courier service. Though the document was registered as a same-day delivery and...
The Festival celebrations and national unity
THE EDITOR, Sir: I REMEMBER clearly August 6, 1962 standing, a small 12-year-old girl, between my parents at the National Stadium at the stroke of midnight. As the Union Jack was lowered our national flag was raised. The still coolness of the air was...
Daniel Thwaites and Seaga
THE EDITOR, Sir: I'M SOMETIMES amused and at times baffled as to why your columnist Daniel Thwaites is so envious of the Leader of Opposition and Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Edward Seaga. Mr Thwaites seizes every opportunity to vilify Mr Seaga and...
A mis-spelt route
THE EDITOR, Sir: THIS MAY be trivia, but I refuse to believe that I am the only person who sees the JUTC bus, travelling on Mona Road, labelled destination 'HAUGUST TOWN'. When first I saw it some four or six weeks ago, I thought it was a mistake, or...
A meeting for what?
THE EDITOR, Sir: WHILE CITIZENS of Western Kingston continue to be forced from their homes, the leaders continue to debate over a proposed meeting. A meeting for what? Will the violence be brought to an end after this meeting? To say yes would indicate.
Jamaica lacks vision
THE EDITOR, Sir: HOW DOES Jamaica see itself in 5, 10, 15, 20 years from now? Will we still be faltering with governing ourselves, or will we have learnt from the mistakes of the last 20 years?
