LETTER OF THE DAY - Food-safety concerns
The Editor, Sir: I have listened with interest to the recent concerns expressed by Opposition Spokesman on Agriculture Roger Clarke and Minister of Agriculture Dr Christopher Tufton concerning the unacceptable issue with imported fertiliser that includes human wastes...
Is agriculture the answer?
The Editor, Sir: The state of the world economy gives cause for concern and the alarm has been sounded for the effect this will have on Jamaica.With a threat of widespread poverty at this time of crisis, The Gleaner editorial of February 10 - 'Unlock...
Kudos to 119, C-Spring cops
The Editor, Sir:On Thursday, January 29, about 7:45 p.m., my car was stolen from me at my gate by two men, who sped away. Naturally, I was very shaken up and envisioned the total loss not only of my car...
Roger as chief scaremonger
The Editor, Sir: With a by-election afoot, the Opposition People's National Party's (PNP) chief cheerleader and scaremonger, Roger Clarke, is at it again.This time, he has found the issue of imported inexpensive fertiliser being laced with processed...
No one is beyond redemption
The Editor, Sir:I cannot say that I understand same-sex relationships, but I do understand that like adultery, and fornication, it is a sin committed against the body temple.We cannot simply state that homosexuals are full of rage and are violent.
Look beyond the music industry
The Editor, Sir:In recent weeks, there have been on-going discussions about the type of music being broadcast over the airwaves. I agree that some of the music is too graphic for airplay...
Give praise where due
The Editor, Sir:Everyone likes a pat on the back when they do a good job. Jamaican police officers, public officers and civil servants are no different. As a former civil servant, I know from experience what it is like to see theft and corruption taking place...
A filthy opportunity
The Editor, Sir:In recent days, we have been treated to an earful of filth. It started when the opposition spokesperson on agriculture alleged that fertiliser being imported into Jamaica contained human excrement.
Psychological garbage
The Editor, Sir: When I read Everton Eastwood's letter of Wednesday, March 4, about gays and psychology I had to laugh at his 'cocoon' theory of homosexuality, homophobia and the Jamaican religious influence.
Lunatics running the asylum
The Editor, Sir: One of the many television sets installed in the customer service area of the Jamaica National bill payment office on Ruthven Road is for customers in line waiting to pay their bills.