LETTER OF THE DAY - Kudos, Mr Holness
The Editor, Sir: Much respect to Minister of Education Andrew Holness. He speaks of a school system that must become more relevant to the youth. I say the school system is the foundation of the productivity of a nation...

The value of the free press
The Editor, Sir: I would like to thank you most sincerely for printing my letter to the National Works Agency (NWA) in Monday's Gleaner.

The CASE alternative
The Editor, Sir: Reference is made to the story titled 'No space to train more pharmacists - despite lower interest rate for that area of study,' in The Sunday Gleaner of May 10.I am taking the opportunity to inform prospective student-pharmacists...

Offering myself
The Editor, Sir: As a Jamaican living in the United States, I love Jamaica and will do anything in my powers, or sphere of influence, to help and assist in the development of my beloved country. One of the things I dislike is to read in the newspapers...

Think twice Mr Minister
The Editor, Sir: I read with horror and dismay, the irresponsible thinking of this new minister of national security.

Tackling illiteracy
The Editor, Sir: In response to your story on Monday which stated that "Minister of Education Andrew Holness has urged teachers to immediately tackle the problem of illiteracy," I would like to say this declaration is a hopeful first step....

Lease UTech Trelawny stadium
The Editor, Sir: As someone who has been somewhat involved in sport and recently with the Sport Development Foundation, I am compelled to write this letter and direct its contents to the minister of culture, youth and sports and the prime minister and...

Clarifying the BITU's position
The Editor, Sir:In his article entitled 'Shred the budget', dated April 19, your columnist, Martin Henry, wrote: "Union leaders kicked up the usual dust and fuss, bawling dictatorship, but quickly found themselves on the wrong side of public opinion ...

More community policing needed
The Editor, Sir:In order for a civilian-police force to play an active and effective role in law enforcement, the important groundwork of stronger community policing must be laid.

Re public sector wage dispute
The Editor, Sir:Regarding the wage dispute between the Government and public-sector workers, including the police force, of which I am a former member, there needs to be a cooling-off period of about two weeks so that an educated compromise ...

Golding has the right values and attitude
The Editor, Sir:In the '90s Prime Minister Patterson constantly referred to values and attitude, to the extent of initiating programmes which touted the slogan.

Teachers are performing
The Editor, Sir:I cannot agree that teachers are to be paid by performance. I am yet to see a piece of literature where the whole term is truly defined. I go to work on time...