LETTER OF THE DAY - Time to dismantle the garrisons
The Editor, Sir: Crime and violence has been a major problem for the Jamaican society for a very long time. The advent of the garrison communities has compounded the problem and it is time to once and for all completely dismantle these communities.
Anti-crime cameras
The Editor, Sir: Crime can only be brought under control if everyone in Jamaica works cohesively and contributes to the development of our country. Businessmen and Jamaicans abroad can contribute tremendously to curbing this monster.
Enforcing basic laws
The Editor, Sir: This is an open letter to the new Commissioner of Police. Heartiest congratulations, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, on being named Commissioner of Police. I am sure the people of Jamaica welcome you and are saying a prayer for you as you assume..
Saving the Palisadoes
The Editor, Sir: Some $500 million has been approved to begin the recon-struction of the Palisadoes strip that continues to be severely destroyed by storm surges, according to a Gleaner report. That peninsula is the sole road access to the Norman Manley International ...
Aunt May dies just shy of 111th birthday
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE OLDEST woman in Jamaica, and possibly the world, died on Monday, December 17, eight days shy of her 111th birthday on Christmas Day. Aunt May, as she was known, passed away for yet-to-be discovered reasons on Monday. I am her great-grandchild...
Blue Cross clarifies stance on health scheme
THE EDITOR, Sir: I REFER to the ongoing debates surrounding the award of the contract for the Government Employees Administrative Services Only Health Scheme. Blue Cross of Jamaica (BCJL), prior to this time, decided to refrain from public comments on the matter. However, as a result...
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