The Editor, Sir: The Prime minister’s announcement of measures to be taken in the fight against crime and the reaction to the announcement are the reasons for the important debate that is taking place. Much has been said and written in support of the measures…
CommentThe Editor, Sir: Like the hen whose baby chicks are taken away, coach Stephen Francis and anyone for that matter, will be sour. For the benefit of the people of Jamaica at home and abroad, along with the team at the Olympics…
CommentThe Editor, Sir: As far as we know, the Bible did not say which languages were formed at the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11. I am almost certain though, that many of the languages the Bible is now translated in were not present, since many of those languages…
CommentThe Editor, Sir: I am writing about the lead story ‘Beijing Bangarang’ (Daily Gleaner, August 6). I think those athletes who do not turn up for practice should be removed from the team. When one is selected to represent one’s country, he or she should conform to rules …
CommentThe Editor, Sir: In the last paragraph of his Letter of the Day of July 30, writer Ken Jones reflects on the undermining of the economy due to the sale to foreigners of many vital institutions.While the statement might be true, the question I would ask…
CommentThe Editor, Sir: I write in response to the article by Gareth Manning in your August 3 edition. It is indeed shocking that the well-respected Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has bestowed upon the garden parish of Jamaica, St Ann…
CommentThe Editor, Sir: Perhaps there is a pressing need for some rookie members of parliament to be given an elementary course in the modes and mores of their jobs. There are those who seem unaware that they are paid by all the people …
CommentThe Editor, Sir:It seems paradoxical that a system, which is expected to correct a negative situation, may be a contributing factor to the sustenance of that situation. The justice system of Jamaica, which, in reality, constitutes the police with their investigative…
CommentThe Editor, Sir: The headline on Monday (August 4) rightly noted that the Olympics fever is rising. I look forward to the Olympics because of the sense of national unity it fosters in Jamaica. For a couple of days, everyone will be glued to their televisions…
CommentThe Editor, Sir: The Bible is life’s instruction manual, and all persons who have accepted that this book is God’s inspired word to mankind need to refer to James 1:12 ” But be doers of the word and not hearers …
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