LETTER OF THE DAY - After Olympics, what now?
The Editor, Sir: Like all of Jamaica, I am proud to be Jamaican. However, after the Olympics' nine-day wonder, what then? The prime minister has intimated that he would like to use this high that we are on to transform the nation. I agree, but how?
Distressful PNP disunity
The Editor, Sir: With the race for the leadership of the People's National Party (PNP) now in high gear, the tension and tempers continue to rise as supporters of both camps clash in a war of words and even physical confrontations.
Frustrated with UWI
The Editor, Sir: I am writing to discuss my frustration and disgust with the University of the West Indies and its lack of regard for students. While it cannot be disputed that the University of the West Indies (UWI) is among the best regionally ...
Merit pay in teaching is bad policy
The Editor, Sir: I write in reference to the introduction of an incentive scheme by the Ministry of Education aimed at boosting the CSEC examination performance of Jamaica's students. Incentive or merit pay entails using the success ...
Don't give away success formula
The Editor, Sir: Ian Boyne's article 'Gully creepers dominate Beijing' (Sunday, August 24) is an excellent analysis, from a Jamaican perspective, of what happened at the Olympics last week.I particularly agreed with his quote from Edward Seaga...
The Beijing unification
The Editor, Sir: The Beijing experience has truly been uniting. Never in our recent history have we been so proud to be Jamaicans and it is heartening to note that since the track and field events began, the entire print and electronic media...
Jamaicans should commit to peace
The Editor, Sir: The Hear the Children's Cry committee is urging all Jamaicans to use the current outpouring of pride and joy in our successful Olympic athletes to power a renewed commitment to peace and unity nationwide...
More internships needed for youth
The Editor, Sir: I am saddened by the dilemma facing our poor children. It is a daunting experience trying to get employment without a college degree or diploma. However, how will these children be able to sustain themselves while attending college ...
Be open to criticism
The Editor, Sir: While Jamaicans react angrily to Jacques Rogge for criticising Usain bolt's conduct after his extraordinary victories, let us be fair-minded and open to constructive criticism. I believe Rogge said that although he personally thought the beating...
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