LETTER OF THE DAY - A lost piece of our national heritage?
The Editor, Sir: I was 11 years old when Jamaica gained Independence in 1962. For some years thereafter, the first public performance of the national anthem and accompanying film was shown at cinemas islandwide. It was also shown on the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation...

How to get better exam grades
The Editor, Sir: I feel compelled to air my views on the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) Examination, formerly CXC. Last year the results were not good, especially with regard to mathematics and English...

The PM's referenda error
The Editor, Sir: It is difficult to disagree with the thrust of your editorial of Tuesday, May 26, 2009: 'Imperative of debate on dual citizenship'. Allow me, however, to comment on one matter...

Wanton waste of taxpayers' money
The Editor, Sir: The prime minister in his budget presentation in Parlia-ment last month stated that he had instructed public sector managers to manage their expenditure and cut costs wherever possible.