School violence and Minister Whiteman
THE EDITOR, Sir: RECENT STATEMENTS by the Minister of Education, the Hon. Burchell Whiteman, at a function at the Spaldings High School, are that there is no need to be frightened at the level of violence in our schools today. His opinion that it is a...
Children and criminal intent
THE EDITOR, Sir: I NOTICE with distress, the recent violence in our schools. In my humble opinion, I think that what is happening in our schools is a distinct reflection of the wider society and our sociologists will have to get involved and help us...
Reggae Boyz technically inept
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE RECENT performance by the Reggae Boyz was an illustration of how technically inept they are. They played like they were competing against schoolboys. I suggest the coach and technical advisers inspect the playing technique of the...
A tale of neglect
THE EDITOR, Sir: IT IS with utmost frustration, disappointment and disgust, towards both the JLP and the PNP administration that I write this letter. Because of their negligence in providing titles to properties at the Bluefields Housing Scheme in...
Time to build a better Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Sir: SOMETIME THIS year Jamaicans will be voting in a general election. I am hoping that the politicians will conduct themselves with dignity and debate the relevant issues that are of importance.
Attacked by Jamaicans
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WOULD like to share this incident with the Jamaican people. Last Saturday night, at about 11:30, I walked my girlfriend to the bus stop. On the way back to my house, I was attacked by two Jamaican guys who were in their late 20s...
Illegal street vending
THE EDITOR, Sir: STREET-VENDING has been a part of the economic engine here in Jamaica, especially in downtown Kingston. Vendors, mainly unemployed individuals, have peddled their goods for many years. From the proceeds, the vendors are able to send...
A national agenda to confront indiscipline
THE EDITOR, Sir: UNEMPLOYMENT IS one of the leading causes of teenage delinquency, crime and violence in Jamaica today. Our average school leavers between the ages of 16-35, frustrated by the limited options available of pursuing a stable and...
An unhealthy democracy
THE EDITOR, Sir: TROY CAINE suggests that political leaders dream of having a relationship with their constituents that Edward Seaga has in West Kingston. Perhaps this relationship might be the envy of cult leaders, but the democratic ideal...
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