LETTER OF THE DAY - Calling for a parent licensing authority
The Editor, Sir: It seems that PARENTING has become 'PAY-RENTING' due to the unbearable grief and excruciating agony we have to face where our children are concerned. I have reiterated over and over again that short strategies will not solve long-term problems.
Keeping score for the people
The Editor, Sir:Recent letters to the Editor of this newspaper have suggested that Jamaica needs a new kind of politics. I concur. For far too long we have sat on the sidelines and watched the two political tribes slug ...
Ignoring morals in crime plan
The Editor, Sir: We have been hearing complaints from all and sundry that the Government and the security forces are not doing enough to fight crime. What we do not hear is, WHAT ARE WE DOING?
Too many road accidents
The Editor, Sir:Why is it that people of this country are never willing to accept blame for their actions or lack of it in this case? I'm making reference to the number of road accidents and the reasons for them.Of course, we have to get rid of...
Complaint re non-payment for jury service
The Editor Sir: I have sent the following letter to The Clerk of Courts, Spanish Town PO, St Catherine.Dear Sir/Madam: Re: payment of travelling allowance - jury duty done June 23 to July 11.I am writing this letter out of frustration and a sense of...
Why teaching is now a battle
The Editor, Sir: Responding to recent comments made by the Minister of Education, when he stated that performance of students will be closely tied to the performance of teachers.
The law and religion
The Editor, Sir: It is apparent that Mr Pragnal in his letter titled - 'Confusing justice with righteousness', is either unaware or has chosen to ignore one of the most important philosophical principles in our legal system ...
Impact of the emergency contraceptive pill
The Editor, Sir: I was recently privy to some information relating to the usage of the emergency contraceptive pill (ECP). I was quite surprised at the information gathered. ECP can be had over the counter...
Children have rights too
The Editor, Sir: I am compelled to express my repugnance of what is happening with our children. The heart-rending anecdotes of violence and abduction in our society today are such that cause the minds of concerned citizens to wonder ...
What DV really means
The Editor, Sir: have been trying for years (and had at one time thought my efforts were having some success, but apparently not) to get the TV station that airs the Schools' Challenge Quiz ...
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