LETTER OF THE DAY - 'It is wrong to kill people who kill people to show that killing is wrong'
The Editor, Sir: The polls suggest that Jamaicans wish to resume the hanging of convicted murderers notwithstanding the possibility that innocent persons may be subject to the capital punishment. It is acknowledged that frustration may be a natural response...
Another view on Hydel issue
The Editor, Sir: The article 'Keep the fight in the House' is another instance of blaming the Opposition rather than holding the present administration responsible.It defies both logic and experience to treat the location from which Opposition Leader...
Holiday tax ease sought
The Editor, Sir: It is about time the Government and the ministry of finance give serious consideration to enact the necessary legislation to cease statutory deductions from Sunday and public holiday earnings. Currently, unionised employees in most...
Putting Jamaica first
The Editor, Sir: Most Jamaicans are great admirers of the United States of America and we tend to copy all that they do with the exception of the new president, Barack Obama, who in all his speeches continually repeated the mantra of working together...
Nutrition in food security and national development
The Editor, Sir: Given the growing trend of worldwide food shortages, it is fitting that Jamaica should ensure its own food security by producing enough to feed its people. Many financial experts endorse this as a strategy for national development
Scepticism about public boards
The Editor, Sir: However legitimate may be the reasons, the latest resignation by members of the Jamaica Tourist Board represents another awkward situation with regard to public sector boards.Again, the explanation proffered for their resignation...
Query about gender rating
The Editor, Sir: I want to make a suggestion to Wayne Chen, president of the Jamaica Employers' Federation. I am not sure when it became acceptable for political and business leaders to spout off at the mouth ...
Bible talk still bubbling
The Editor, Sir: This is a response to the writer of Monday's 'Letter of the Day' over the signature of Dudley Sharp. Dear Mr Sharp, With regard to your letter about 'Citing scripture pro and con in the death penalty debate'...
Mobility factor in crime
The Editor, Sir: The escalation in crime, year after year, has been attributed to several causes. However, my thinking is that one of the major causes is the increased mobility of criminals....
Teacher says lives at risk
The Editor, Sir: It is high time that some serious measures be put in place to curb this upsurge of violence in schools. A few measures were said to be put in place, but are they being carried out? Some schools received metal detectors, but are they being used?...