Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Friday | June 5, 2009
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LETTER OF THE DAY - Infringement on privacy rights
The Editor, Sir: Yesterday my cable television viewing was disrupted by diktat of the Broadcasting Commission. Flow supplies me with both internet and cable television service. I take the full complement of cable tv channels available, including the X-rated ones.

A park for Cross Roads
The Editor, Sir: Whenever I drive through Cross Roads, I always promise myself to write about that open triangular piece of land at the intersection of Half-Way Tree Road and Old Hope Road, right across from the market.

An indomitable, resilient spirit
The Editor, Sir: Congratulations are in order to the most amazing mother I could have ever been blessed with. At the youthful age of 58, Pauline Hensley has finally completed her first degree in management studies ...

Ocho Rios needs a hospital
The Editor, Sir: The fact that Ocho Rios, a major 'tourism plant' and a vital contributor to the national economy, is without a proper medical facility, has perhaps escaped the attention of some of the principal stakeholders in the industry.

Selective tolerance?
The Editor, Sir: It is very interesting to see the current debate that the commissioner of police's statement on Seventh-day Adventists is creating.It is interesting because we are suddenly hearing about diversity and tolerance and respect for individual...

Who compensates the Jamaican citizenry?
The Editor, Sir: The dual-citizenship saga has rocked Jamaica like an earthquake and has questioned the very foundation upon which the country is run - our Constitution.This has led to calls for amendments to the Constitution from all quarters...

Implement 'Early Roadsters' programme
The Editor, Sir: The proverb 'Train up a child in the way he should grow and when he is old he will not depart from it' speaks directly to one possible solution that can curb the horrendous driving habits of some of our drivers...

Jamaican traditions: good and bad
The Editor, Sir: I am a frequent visitor to your island, and travelled Jamaica extensively. Over the years, I have made many friends from the heart of Kingston to the countryside town of Four Paths, Clarendon....


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