LETTER OF THE DAY - Jamaica as the Dubai of the Caribbean
The Editor, Sir: The Beijing Olympics and the positive exposure for Jamaica due to the performances and conduct of our Jamaican team, now needs to be capitalised on to ensure that we become the centre for trade in the Americas or the 'Dubai of the Caribbean'...
JFF policy failed, not Simoes
The Editor, Sir: To some, Captain Horace Burrell's dramatic firing of Professor René Simoes was a display of decisive action in addressing performance. The philosophy here is very simple - you are paid well to achieve an objective and if you do not achieve the objective....
The firing was right
The Editor, Sir: It was with mixed emotions that I accepted Captain Burrell's firing of coach René Simoes. I think the action was definitely justified and I give him a nod for being able to make a strong, firm decision that sends a clear message...
Lightening Bolt
The Editor, Sir:I would like cartoonist Clovis to know, if he doesn't already, that Usain Bolt is of very dark complexion - black - and certainly not of the hue I saw in the Clovis cartoon of September 10 online.
Rape them back with the law
The Editor, Sir: I have read the story yesterday in The Gleaner titled 'Raped on duty - Constable sexually assaulted by her colleague searches for justice'.I am a male and after reading this story, I, a man, must apologise to this female constable that...
Reckless driving on the roads
The Editor, Sir: It has been ages since I have seen police at various intersections watching for persons who break lights, overtake carelessly and participate in general reckless driving - robot taxis are most often to blame. Nearly every night...
Olympic champions and the power of love
The Editor, Sir: Yesterday's two daily newspapers (16/09/08) show enthusiastic responses to the return of one of our Olympic champions, Shelley-Ann Fraser. Her mother is also in the picture, exuding love and admiration for her daughter. In every single case...
An August to remember
The Editor, Sir: August 2008 will forever be embedded in my mind as a time when joy, pride and the thrill of victory was present in our daily lives. My congratulations to our athletes, who made us so proud of our country ...
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