Letter of the Day - Sand-mining hurting Rio Minho and environs
THE EDITOR, Sir: LET ME once again focus the nation's attention on the illegal sand-mining in the Danks section of the Rio Minho River. Some time ago the Prime Minister visited the Rio Minho River bed in the Danks region to get firsthand knowledge...
Teachers emigration
THE EDITOR, Sir: I DO not understand why the Government has stood back and allowed so-called 'First World' countries (USA & UK) to harvest our teachers without any interference.
A pernicious borrowing cycle
THE EDITOR, Sir: IN THE Gleaner of January 16, 2002, the amendment of the Loan Amendment Act 1964 is reported. This to enable the Government to borrow up to US$400-billion dollars. It is important to understand the implication of this as the...
Cameras, privacy, and crime
THE EDITOR, Sir: I'M SCEPTICAL about the effectiveness surveillance cameras will have in combating crime. Comparing the use of cameras in the UK and the US to its potential in Jamaica is like comparing apples to oranges.
Caring and pleasant assistance
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WISH to express my sincere gratitude for the assistance I received at the Tax Collectorate in St. Andrew from a extremely pleasant and helpful lady, Mrs. V.Maitland.
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