LETTER OF THE DAY - Inclusiveness and moral retrieval
The Editor, Sir:In pursuit of Prime Minister Bruce Golding's laudable concept of inclusive engagement inviting the Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller to dialogue concerning the matter, it is hoped that the objective will become a reality focusing on a retrieval process ...
What's wrong with dual citizenship?
The Editor, Sir: What could be inherently wrong with dual citizenship? In this post-Cold War era, why should service to Jamaica be restricted because of access to another country of residence? 'Out of many one people' can be just that.
The Church and corruption
THE EDITOR, Sir: In a country where we have a church every square mile, only five per cent of Jamaicans see corruption as a real issue. This is really very frightening! The Church more than ever was strongly represented during the past administration..
Buff Bay dump menace
The Editor, Sir: A Gleaner reader recently pointed to the unsatisfactory conditions at the municipal dump located at Hart Hill near Buff Bay. A serious long-term problem for the community is the unauthorised burning of garbage at the facility.
Agriculture needs focus
The Editor, Sir: Agriculture in Jamaica is in a very deep crisis. We need new ideas and new people to enter the industry both from the Government and the farming levels. We need to focus on those areas that are affecting the profitability of the industry many...
Misguided hero worship
The Editor, Sir:Why do we need to put up pictures of our political leaders in government buildings and public offices? I have observed this practice for some years now and found it offensive and wasteful. Do we need to be reminded who the prime minister...
A constable is never off duty
The Editor, Sir:The author of the 'Letter of the Day' published on Wednesday, September 26, reveals a perfect definition of 'front-line duty' by applying the United Kingdom's definition on which the standards of the Jamaica Constabulary Force are founded.
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