Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Tuesday | March 10, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY - Extreme moral makeover needed
The Editor, Sir: The nation is engaged in much debate over how to overcome the effects of the locally created and globally enhanced economic crisis. As the Government grapples with putting together a credible Budget, various commentators have been offering... Read More...
Low costs no advantage
The Editor, Sir: Some blame our current economic crisis on our inability to attract foreign capital. Historically, our ability to attract foreign capital was based on our abundance of cheap labour, water and ridiculously low taxes on foreign investment... Read More...
An appeal to the PM
The Editor, Sir: I would like the prime minister to get a copy of this letter which is as follows:Mr Prime Minister, you are the head of an elected government and it is your responsibility to protect the people of Jamaica by whatever means necessary. Read More...
Seeing the big picture
The Editor, Sir: It was refreshing to read the article 'Putting the railway back on track' in The Gleaner of March 2. This is precisely the type of bold, visionary outlook we need in this country to move us forward.... Read More...
Review law but respect what's current
The Editor, Sir: I quote from your 'Letter of the Day' of March 9 thus:" The continuing debate with regard to dual citizenship as it relates to the Constitution, fades into insignificance when placed against the real problems plaguing the Jamaican society. Read More...
Are black tourists welcome here?
The Editor, Sir: While in the United States watching Barack Hussein Obama's inauguration, I saw an advertisement promoting one of Jamaica's major tourist chains. Read More...
Wonderful ambassadors
The Editor, Sir: I read with interest your article featuring the quote by Duane Lyon, that Jamaica is the friendliest island on Earth (Saturday, March 7). I haven't travelled to as many countries as Lyon, but I do share his sentiments. Read More...
A toxic mix of murder, mayhem and melody
The Editor, Sir: Jamaica cannot be classified as a civilised society if boundaries are not placed on the behaviour of its citizens. I am in total disbelief when I hear some stories being related... Read More...
