LETTER OF THE DAY - A defining moment for all of us
THE EDITOR, Sir: THERE IS nothing more inspiring than seeing the response of people, particularly Jamaicans, to a crisis situation, especially when someone is in desperate need. Whether it is the aftermath of a hurricane, or Jamaicans responding to the Shaggy ...

One love, one heart, one purpose
THE EDITOR, Sir: AS WE witness the efforts of good people to help with the massive tragedy in Haiti, it is worth noting that we tend to forget our differences as the world of humanity reaches out to help our brothers.

Kudos toShaw, but ...
THE EDITOR, Sir: THANKS TO the necessary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), interest rates have been drastically reduced. This will in turn reduce the interest payments on the debt.

Suspicious editorial push
THE EDITOR, Sir:I AM never one to shy away from a principled stance but The Gleaner's almost obsessive focus on the extradition request of the United States for Christopher 'Dudus' Coke is suspicious.

Gov't/NEPA's monkey business
The Editor, Sir; I read an article on Page 2 of Saturday's Gleaner of January 9 headed 'No monkey business!' and I have two basic thoughts regarding it.First, this rather vague and vaguely threatening 'notice' was put out...

An example to be emulated
The Editor, Sir: I wish to highlight the recent display of bipartisanship by former US presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton as they joined forces to raise funds to assist Haiti.

American, French hypocrisy
The Editor, Sir: I find it quite laughable that France is offering Haiti debt forgiveness to the amount of around US$80 million in light of the recent disaster. In fact, France owes Haiti billions of dollars ...

We must protect our borders
The Editor, Sir: Along with the rest of Jamaica, I extend my condolences to the people of Haiti. I also sympathise with those who were injured and are hurting. I am also elated that Jamaicans have put aside their differences ...

No draconian measures
The Editor, Sir: To introduce any draconian measures to fight crime at this stage could prove fatal to our society. Giving our security forces excessive powers is not good because they have not demonstrated the ability ...