LETTER OF THE DAY - More than accounting errors
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE ANNOUNCEMENT that Petrojam has not paid over some $699 million to the Government was explained as arising from an accounting error. Understandably, the credibility of the reason for the non-payment is brought into question when it is observed...
Deep anger in Maverley
THE EDITOR, Sir: IN THE aftermath of Sunday's shooting incident in Maverley, St Andrew, the news media incorrectly reported that the community was tense. As a survivor of that attack, I will tell you that there was no tension in the community.
Wrong economic theories
THE EDITOR, Sir: AS WE continue to experience global economic problems, we are seeing leaders from various nations attempting different methods of economic reform to deal with the current market conditions.We have seen the effects of the Great Depression...
We need to hear more on unity call
THE EDITOR, Sir: IN YOUR Friday, July 24 issue, there was a very thought-provoking piece: 'Thwaites: Real unity needed to change Ja'. He might be the lone voice crying in the wilderness but, given the present situation in which we find ourselves...
The value of home schooling
The Editor, Sir: The more I read about the noble and unceasing efforts of Education Minister Andrew Holness to tackle the literacy levels of our nation's students, the more I am convinced that the education system will never improve unless and until...
Lady B: A class act
The Editor, Sir: I wish to express my sadness at the passing of Lady Bustamante. I recalled that as a boy living in Greenwich Town many years ago, I met her while she assisted in handing out treats at the Jamaica Labour Party's branch office.
Professor Colin Palmer not a stateless person
The Editor, Sir: I write in response to an article published in The Gleaner of May 28 captioned: 'UWI to honour 16', Jamaica accounts for three to be recognised'Photographs of the three Jamaicans to be recognised were displayed.
Disrespect at Sangster airport
The Editor, Sir: On Sunday July 26, I was in the outgoing area of the Immigration section at the Sangster International Airport. It was about 10:30 a.m. and some 20 passengers were in the queue ahead of me and more passengers...
Arrogance at its worst?
The Editor, Sir: In listening to a programme on Power 106 hosted by André Hylton on Tuesday July 21, I was made aware that Mayor of Kingston Desmond McKenzie has seen it fit, once again, to clear New Kingston of illegally-parked cars by night...
More of Davies ... are you mad?
The Editor, Sir:I WONDER if there is some hidden agenda behind Dr Derick Stephenson's suggestion to use Dr Omar Davies' "wisdom" to fix the economy. He couldn't be serious.