LETTER OF THE DAY - Teachers cower as students run 'tings'
The Editor, Sir: I believe that there are some basic things that we can do to improve education in Jamaica. These things do not require large sums of money. They require the political will, strong leadership, determination, perseverance and a return of authority to principals...

Tired of Black History focus
The Editor, Sir: I find this whole focus on Black History a bit tiring. Every year we see documentaries and movies that feature the hardship the black race has endured at the hands of the white man. In a sense, it seems to put blame on the white man ...

Good move for reggae
The Editor, Sir: The decision by the Broadcasting Commission to clean up the airwaves will once again help to put reggae music back on a path of sustainable growth and development. Bob Marley's death created a vacuum in the music ...

Separate general secretary, ministerial jobs
The Editor, Sir: I have noticed in recent years that the general secretaries of the two major political parties, among them Dr Paul Robertson, Maxine Henry-Wilson, Dr Peter Phillips, Colin Campbell and Donald Buchanan of the People's National Party...

Ban carnival, too!
The Editor, Sir: So the Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) has lashed out against slack lyrics in sessions and dancehall. They also stated that they support a ban of sessions which utilise these slack forms of entertainment...

Whither the WI Cricket Board?
The Editor, Sir: Companies and state organisations have had their boards and directors fired for 'simple' omissions, or even because the ultimate power brokers have lost confidence in their judgment.The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is apparently...

Rebuild using local food
The Editor, Sir: I am a Jamaican residing in Japan, but will be relocating to my home country next year. Having lived in a society built on the principle of hard work and using what one has to grow and sustain oneself...

Gaps in discourse on sex
The Editor, Sir: Recent discussions on Rampin' Shop and MP Ernie Smith's comments have exposed some gaps in public awareness of sex and sexuality.

Why not focus on recycling?
The Editor, Sir: In light of the current recession being experienced worldwide, I am somewhat bemused by the response of our government.The most important thrust, second only to establishing alternative sources of energy...