Jamaica Gleaner News- Letters - Friday

LETTER OF THE DAY - Unsophisticated critique of prime minister's plans

The Editor, Sir:The prime minister has presented a package that was clearly thought out and targets the right groups.

The Editor, Sir: Please publish this letter sent to the Prime Minister. Dear Sir, As you will remember, a few years ago when Dr Omar Davies took a look at the booming tourism industry, he chose to tax the gratuities/tips of the hard-working hotel...

Coffee farmers need leadership

The Editor, Sir: The coffee growers of Jamaica have been bombarding the press with their woes, while the elite marketing companies and all other coffee interests - roasters, technocrats and even the lowly office clerk - appear to be happy.

Remove AHurling insults at Bushtax on gratuities

The Editor, Sir: I can just imagine what would have taken place if the Iraqi reporter who hurled his shoes at US President George Bush was carrying a firearm. What would have happened to President Bush?

Chaos at Customs vehicle auction

THE EDITOR, Sir: On December 10 and 11, I attended the Jamaica Customs auction for motor vehicles.

... A barrel of frustrationin MoBay

The Editor, Sir: I am writing to express my frustration with the process of collecting barrels at the wharf in Montego Bay.

Where has the DPP been?

The Editor, Sir: The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn is reported to have lambasted communities for practising a culture of silence, where the 'informer fi dead' mentality allows criminals literally to get away with murder.

Why citizenskeep quiet

The Editor, Sir: Please allow me to respond to your story of December 17h in which the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn blasted Jamaica's culture of silence.

An outstanding Jamaican

The Editor, Sir: Regarding the story 'Former St. Andrew High head girl elected US judge' in The Gleaner of December 16, I congratulate Gail Chang Bohr for her...

An unpretentious patriot

The Editor, Sir: I met Hartley Neita when as a young reporter, I was assigned by the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) to cover Michael Manley during the campaign leading up to the 1989 general elections.