LETTER OF THE DAY - Bite on this, Mr Mayor!
THE EDITOR, Sir:I RECEIVED a frantic call from one of our clients on Saturday last, stating that the Kingston and St.Andrew Corporation (KSAC) was in the process of removing one of our neighbourhood signs along Shortwood Road, presumably as part of the mayor's promise...
Bold step for our benefit
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE RECENT publication of the Illustrated Biography of Marcus Garvey is yet another great milestone in Jamaica's history.This is the country's greatest National Hero and his achievements, both local and international, are convincing...
The bidding for sugar
.THE EDITOR, Sir: WHILE WE anxiously await the outcome of the bidding process for the publicly owned sugar factories, there are a few facts that need mentioning. Shortly after the factories were bought back for a mere $1, the then Minister of Agriculture..
Technology vs crime
THE EDITOR, Sir: WE SHOULD be using the won-derful new tools of technology such as miniature cameras at all our stop signs and traffic lights, thus saving on manpower and freeing members of our security forces to catch those criminals who have been preying on our society for years.
Historical items that could boost tourism
The Editor, Sir: This is a letter to the Minister of Tourism:Dear Minister:I am aware that you are very enthusiastic about increasing the growth of the tourist industry to double digits.However, I know that the tools to enhance your double digits are few...
PNP has lost direction
The Editor, Sir: I have been a life-long member of the People's National Party (PNP) and I am so disappointed in what is now happening to my party. My parents attended the launch of the party and their wedding was at a group meeting, so it was natural that when old enough...
Videos would tell the story
The Editor, Sir: For many years, the police and citizens of Jamaica have had a stormy relationship, where shoot-outs and beatings take place, with each side telling a different story of the event. It seems that both sides could bolster their position by using video cameras...
No pedestalfor the US
The Editor, Sir: I find Ian Boyne to be a remarkably good role model for young Jamaican men like myself today. I respect his views on many issues but in his recent Sunday Gleaner column, 'China's threat to freedom' he spends considerable time and effort pointing..
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