EDITORIAL - No miracles in the new year
Every year, it would seem, starts the same way; there is the euphoria or partying (whether that is joy at the possibilities of a new year or relief at having survived the old one), the spirituality of mainly Christian 'watchnight' observances and individual resolve to change habits and focus for the better.

Hartley Neita - a national treasure
Two years ago, as we contemplated the loss of the Honourable Miss Lou, Hartley Neita said to me, "you know, there should be a special category of honours for people like her - she is a national treasure. We should have an order of National Treasure." Well, Hartley Neita is "people like her," for Neita was/is nothing short of a national treasure himself.

Selective policing
The Editor, Sir: Why is it that the police appear not to be able to stop the slackness which the society in general and people in some residential areas have to endure week nights and weekends from some sound-system operators?

Issue: Why meet with dons?
I was amazed to have read in one of your daily publications, where it was reported that the minister of national security said that dons reserve the right to present their opinions on the six controversial anti-crime bills that have been tabled in Parliament for debate.