LETTER OF THE DAY - No to JPS rate hike
The Editor, Sir: The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is currently closing consultations for the recent request by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) for a 22 per cent hike in rates on the non-fuel component of a customer's bill....

Disappointing computer tax
The Editor, Sir: It is disappointing that the Government should have implemented a tax on computers at this time when so much attention is being paid to the improvement of literacy and education.

Excellent presentation
The Editor, Sir: I believe the prime minister's Budget speech was excellent from start to finish. I would grade it 9.5 out of 10. I was shocked by the rating given to it by Ralston Hyman, Martin Henry and Dennis Chung in their reviews.

More taxes up in smoke
The Editor, Sir: I suppose cigarette smokers may now be blowing hot air, in view of the proposed taxes rolling in on their habit. Maybe the smoke has cleared and the meaningless tax on books has given way to the realisation ...

Disturbing gun trade
The Editor, Sir: I am at the point of being ashamed of my dear homeland Jamaica, for despite its almost indescribable physical beauty, there is fear of what it is becoming.There are beautiful rivers and beaches, mountains and valleys, flowers and fruits...

Kudos to Air Jamaica
The Editor, Sir: The following is a copy of my letter that was sent to the Air Jamaica In-flight service manager expressing my profound gratitude to the crew of Flight No. 015 on May 1...

Highway 2000 shortcomings
The Editor, Sir: Please permit me to thank the Government of Jamaica for building Highway 2000. It gives one a sense of pride to see the effort that went into this project...

A backward, 1970s approach
The Editor, Sir: Surviving this recession will require sensible macro-economic policies; consensus between the Government and the Opposition; and the ability of the private sector to engage the state in serious dialogue that is conducive to investments...

End of affair with Jamaican bank
The Editor, Sir: When I was a little girl, my aunt from Canada sent me Cdn$10 for Christmas. I was so happy. Mommy said, "Colette, I'm going to teach you an important lesson."

Bench warmers
The Editor, Sir:I am an educator at a high school in Kingston and I just think education is being wasted on many of those who warm the seats of the classroom.First of all, it is hard to convince many of them that there is great importance in acquiring...