In addition, I hope that the revenues from this proposed venture will not be mismanaged. The appropriate governing bodies must ensure that money is set aside for reclamation of the lands involved and ensure that miners diligently follow the appropriate mining and environmental laws.
K Harvey
kmrh-99@yahoo.com
Texas
Curfews for parties
Having read the story about the shooting at the 'boat party' (February 26), it was interesting to note, the "party was brought to a premature end" ... Premature? The shooting incident happened shortly after 5 a.m.
I thought parties were to end at 2 a.m. on weekends and midnight on weekdays. How often do we hear parties having problems at 4 a.m. and 5 a.m and so on? When will the promoters and police learn?
Robin Baston
robinb@cwjamaica.com
BHM has outlived its usefulness
The celebration of Black History Month (BHM), in my opinion, has long outlived its usefulness if ever there was any. Whatever positive impact the yearly celebration has on the psyche must be insubstantial in view of other issues.
Is the regular man-in-the-street really impacted by the celebration of black people when he is busy hustling for his next meal? Is black history a moment self-confidence for any but a selected few? If it inspires hope and a spirit, its impact hardly seems to justify its continuance. If it uplifts a few, why end it?
Achievements do not need to be waved before the eyes, the eyes will find them.
Homer Sylvester
kmrh_99@yahoo.com
Miami
clean music
Not many realise this, but the ban
What artistes need to do is capitalise on this opportunity and push
There are two things they can do:
1. They can fight this decision, which they probably will never win.
2. They can go into the studios and start producing some awesome songs for public consumption.
If your songs are clean then you'll get airplay.
Gordon Swaby
gordon@gordonswaby.com