Politicians and accountability
THE EDITOR, Madam: THE MEDIA reported recently that in Yola, Nigeria, the residents gave Mr. Sahabo Mahmoud, a politician, a sound beating for failing to deliver on his election promises.

The staff of YS Falls

THE EDITOR, Madam: I WOULD just like to express my thanks and sincere appreciation to the staff of YS Falls in St. Elizabeth. My family and I visited on July 26, and my watch that I have had since I was married 16 years ago fell out of my pocket. I...

In support of Merlene
THE EDITOR, Madam: MERLENE OTTEY has been and still is an icon in track and field not only on the national level but international level as well.

Night noises at Devon House
THE EDITOR, Madam: THERE IS the Great Sunday Night Car Sound System Happening, which takes place every Sunday evening in the parking lot of Devon House. Now we can tell you about that, if we could find the words, but it defies description. I invite the..

Unanswered questions concerning new passports
THE EDITOR, Madam: I READ the announcement of the new passports on page one of The Gleaner of Saturday, August 5 and the following questions came to mind.

Jamaica'seconomic woes
THE EDITOR, Madam: THE GRIM 'battle' which ensues between our gallant bureaucrats and the dire economic forces threatening to annihilate us, reminds us of the amusing folklore fight which pitted Brer Anancy against the adhesive Tar Baby.

On fighting crime and arming private citizens
THE EDITOR, Madam: CONCERNING THE matter of the right to bear arms in Jamaica, people like Delroy Chuck and Martin Henry must realise that Jamaica is a tiny island ­ it's not a big spacious country like the United States; it's not even a small...