LETTER OF THE DAY - Diaspora 'war chest' call against crime in Jamaica
The Editor, Sir:I recently read an article by Robert M.W. Kempner on the German national registration system, in which the Government uses the registration system as a means of police control of the population. Can we achieve this in Jamaica? I believe we can....
Slackness out of control
The Editor, Sir: I wish to commend Mrs Esther Tyson for her insightful article last Sunday, April 6, which highlighted the slackness which has taken over the country.Finally, somebody has been honest enough to publicly declare that the term 'dancing' is used very loosely in the carnival...
From a friend of Kevin Brown
The Editor, Sir: I am a good friend of Kevin Brown and was stationed in Germany with him. I'm also from Spanish Town, Jamaica, and I'm still a member of the military. I believe Kevin was unstable for a while and really needed pro-fessional help....
Beware 'holy oil'
The Editor, Sir: I saw a recent advertisement extending an invitation to attend a meeting where attendees will receive anointed oil from the Holy Land, Jerusalem, and it has vexed my soul. As a servant of the Almighty, I feel I have a duty to advise people to think about...
Solar energy the way to go
The Editor, Sir: Today I was made aware of the history behind the boom of solar water heaters in Barbados. The government gave large incentives through reductions in income taxes and it worked. One only needs to drive for five minutes in Barbados to see that it is a phenomenon.
No talks with criminals
The Editor, Sir: Thumbs up to Guyana's President Bharrat Jagdeo who "will never negotiate with criminals". The leaders and peace advocates of Jamaica need to have a talk with President Jagdeo who appears to have a passion to deal with criminals in his country. ...
Get back to basics
The Editor, Sir: Jamaica is known as a Christian country but it seems that we have lost our way and as a nation is sinking deeper and deeper into immorality. Easter is traditionally a time of reflection on the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ...
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