LETTER OF THE DAY - Trickle-down policies never work
The Editor, Sir: The recently announced economic stimulus package by the prime minister is what the president-elect of the US would describe as "same old, same old". There is really nothing new in this package. Successive governments in Jamaica have based their efforts ...
Godspeed, Ken Allen
The Editor, Sir: I had the privilege of meeting Ken Allen when I worked part time with The Gleaner from 2004-2006. As he retires, I just want to extend my deepest regards to a man who I saw as a rock in the Editorial Department.
Tattoos and child rights
The Editor, Sir: I need someone in authority to shed some light on this new phenomenon among children called the 'tattoo'. I am somewhat confused as to what children are allowed to do these days.
Go with diesel, not ethanol
The Editor, Sir: Ethanol is not good for the environment and here in Sweden they are not using as much anymore.The only thing it is good for is to make the petroleum industry owners richer! It doesn't stay in the tank....
The folly of blind faith
The Editor, Sir: In the latter half of last year and into this year, Jamaicans who had invested their money with either Cash Plus Limited (CPL) and/or Olint were incensed at the actions of the Government.They were also incensed at the banks' actions...
Incentives needed for geothermal exploration
The Editor, Sir: The lower price of oil today must be treated as a respite from high prices rather than a return to cheap oil. This reality, along with the serious impact that fossil fuel contributes to global warning...
Henry's analysis falls short
The Editor, Sir: This is in response to Martin Henry's Sunday column titled 'The political economy of chicken imports':Dear Mr Henry:Your conclusions on the Government's decision to import 'cheap' American-produced chicken meat falls short of a detailed...
Christmases of yesteryear
The Editor, Sir: Being a senior citizen, I am able to compare Christmas of yesteryear and Christmas of today, and it is my belief that Christmas of yore meant much more than material things, as it is today.
Arbitrary airport charges
The Editor, Sir:I am concerned about what's going on at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. My daughter and I were travelling home to England from said airport and attempted to check in our luggage.
Public nativity scenes won't help
The Editor, Sir:I read with interest Dr Garth Rattary's column suggesting that we put back Christ into Christmas, but there are a couple of things I do not really agree with although I do know he meant well. First, if Christ is not in your heart...
Clean up Spanish Town
The Editor, Sir:Please bring to the attention of the mayor of Spanish Town, the dirty condition of the place. I have not seen any other parish capital as dirty as this one.