LETTER OF THE DAY - Historical roots of dual citizenship issue
The Editor, Sir: Mr.Abe Dabdoub has taken Mr. Daryl Vaz to court. Mr. Vaz beat him by almost 1000 votes in the last general election. Now he wants the constitution to do for him what his constituents didn't. The constitution gives him that right.
Congrats to Windies!
The Editor, Sir: Congratulations to the inspirational and talented leader Chris Gayle and the battle-ready Windies' troops for their historic win over the seemingly unstoppable Proteas team! The feeling of our first Test victory in South Africa is inexplicable. ...
Aunt May deserves more for age 110
The Editor, Sir: I am writing regarding a previous letter printed in The Gleaner on December 21, regarding Aunt May (110 years old), who died December 1, eight days short of her 111th birthday on Christmas Day. I think Jamaica should honour her more than a mere tribute ...
Try to avoid mental slavery
The Editor, Sir: I am happy to respond to the letter 'Happy Holidays' vs 'Merry Christmas' published on Saturday December 29. Political correctness is a threat to worldwide civilizations. Some Black people also appear to have an identity crisis...
About those who passed on
The Editor, Sir: Reading the title 'They left us in 2007' in The Gleaner made me think that some lives are more important than some.With more than 1,500 deaths in Jamaica by the hands of criminals, plus natural causes, The Gleaner wrote about only 20 people.
Revolution needed in education
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE NEED is at present. Education is the main tool required to smash the shackles of mental slavery. From the first year in school (to the final year in tertiary institution) students should be taught about Jamaica, in addition to its history and geography ...
Developments in energy
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE ENERGY of Jamaica ... whether it's a climb to the Blue Mountains or the John Crow mountain to view the landscape of rolling hills or mountainside. One is prompted by the question: What are the new developments in energy? I had the opportunity....
Open doors to tertiary education
THE EDITOR, Sir: I strongly believe that the progressive and intellectual approach of our citizens has somewhat been been achieved and maintained through education. If we should take a good look in the region, we will see the alarming fact that we Jamaicans...
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