LETTER OF THE DAY - Be wary of tamperingwith the Constitution
The Editor, Sir: The Constitution of Jamaica prohibits an individual who acknowledges allegiance to a foreign state from being a member of the House of Representatives. Mr Vaz, the member or parliament from West Portland, has had dual citizenship of Jamaica....
Crime is key to Jamaica growth
The Editor, Sir: The current Government of Jamaica has interesting plans for the future of Jamaica, but I believe that nothing can provide a better return on investment than investing in reducing the crime rate and especially the murder rate....
Teaching as bedrock
THE EDITOR, Sir: I am resolute that teaching is indisputably the bedrock of all other professions. Without the existence and services of our teachers, the nation would become dormant, backward, uncivilised, hostile and underdeveloped. I urge the Government...
Cuban help on crime?
The Editor, Sir: We applaud the prime minister and the minister of agriculture for seeking assistance from Cuba. The prime minister is making good on a campaign promise that "I will seek good ideas/people wherever they are ..." I have had much personal experiences ...
In defence of Portia
The Editor, Sir: I have to respond to a letter in Monday's Gleaner in the commentary section titled 'Put Party First', which I believe is completely out of line. There is no member of the PNP who is more dedicated to the party and ensuring its success ...
Thanks to JMMB - for caring
The Editor, Sir: Please allow me space to publicly express my sincere gratitude to a company that I think should be given an award for being Jamaica's most caring company - Jamaica Money Market Brokers, and especially one of its principals, Mrs Donna Duncan-Scott...
Bigger issues than gay rights
The Editor, Sir: I was reading an article on gay rights in Jamaica - why are you so concerned about those issues when you have even bigger ones? I can say that I was brought up to be homophobic, but as I have come to understand God more, I see that it's...
Creating a Jamaican theme park
The Editor, Sir: As we look for more attractions for our tourism industry and local entertainment how about a Jamaican Theme Park (A Jamaican Disney World)? I would like to put forward some ideas for such a project. Jamaica has a rich history which we have not highlighted...
A matter of choice
The Editor, Sir: There is nothing for Jamaica to gain from changing the law to suit those of us who chose to adopt the laws of another country, and swear allegiance to that country. Those who feel so deeply that they should serve Jamaica should consider...
|
