LETTER OF THE DAY - How central government undercuts parish councils
The Editor, Sir: The Government seems to be on a course that will destroy our present local-government structure. The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is another nail in the coffin of the present parish councils. In the interest of furthering democracy...
One more sideshow
The Editor, Sir: Yet again, we are being side-tracked with inane fluff. This time, it is about the condition of the prime minister's official motor car. I would like to remind the Jamaican people...
Parents need time off for school visits
The Editor, Sir: It is high time that all interests in the education system be held accountable for our children's performance. We keep on laying the blame at the feet of one individual all the time and do not realise ...
Celebrate Michelle, too!
The Editor, Sir: As I watched the recent inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States of America, I noticed how he held Michelle Obama's hand and how they seemed to have a natural chemistry.He has made a major achievement and he did it...
Officials too soft on crime
The Editor, Sir: This country is too soft on crime and as a result, the criminals are winning; they definitely have the upper hand. Criminal activities in places like Spanish Town are a perfect example.
Why ignore Obama's 'white' genes?
The Editor, Sir: For some time I've been reading a myriad of articles and letters singing the praises of Barack Obama, lauding and vetting every possible aspect of his personal situation, his great challenges, unique accomplishments and amazing...
America's president, not ours
The Editor, Sir: I found it amazing on Monday how only six days after the inauguration of President Obama, there did not seem to be a single news item featuring him in The Gleaner. And just as well...
Tivoli, Rema people are not barbarians
The Editor, Sir: I read with utter dismay the 'I had a dream' letter written by Glenn Tucker and published in The Sunday Gleaner on January 25. While I agree wholeheartedly that there are serious security concerns associated with the compromised...
Embarrassed by Jamaicans
The Editor, Sir: As a Jamaican, I find it very embarrassing to see an increase in the number of Jamaicans arriving in Barbados with narcotics. If that were not bad enough, recently I saw a middle-age woman who pleaded guilty ...