LETTER OF THE DAY - Honouring the heroes
The Editor, Sir: In the post-Beijing euphoria, people seem to be tripping over themselves with suggestions as to how to honour the outstanding performances of our Olympians. It should be obvious that as we win more medals, the matter of street-naming ...
How about the rights of dons?
The Editor, Sir: The day the opinion of a don is needed in the House of Representative is the day that Jamaica and Jamaicans have given up on the confidence of the security services. When I pay my taxes, it goes towards a group of services ...
MacMillan should know better
The Editor, Sir: With regard to the September 18 article, 'Yes, call the dons! MacMillan supports their appearance in Parliament', the thought of allowing criminal extremists to influence legislation is just repulsive and very disappointing...
Deforestation threat in 'Garden Parish'
The Editor, Sir: For 30 years I have been painting landscape in one of the great beauty belts of Jamaica, the Garden Parish of St Ann. historic area of Jamaica is known for its beauty in an island that is already famous for its natural beauty since its discovery ...
Clarifying role of the Coffee Industry Board
THE EDITOR, Sir: We write in response to the letter titled 'More than a pound of flesh' which appeared on your editorial page in The Gleaner of Friday, September 12....
Are there darker days ahead?
The Editor, Sir: As I remain hopeful (as many of us do) of the day when we shall see our utility bills being just a fraction of our income, I can't help but to express the story my sixth sense has to tell. It tells me that there are darker (literally) days..,
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