Land agency defends its services
THE EDITOR, Sir: Thank you for allowing the National Land Agency (NLA) to respond to a letter titled 'Disappointed in the Titles Office' in The Gleaner of Saturday, September 28, 2002.

An ounce of correction
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WISH to comment on Dr. Anthony Vendryes article "Is your thyroid making you feel tired," published on October 3, 2002. I commend him on raising the awareness of thyroid disease...

Misdirected objections
THE EDITOR, Sir: FROM ALL that I have seen published in the media and heard broadcast, there appears to be one fundamental aspect of corporate governance that has not been taken into account by the All Island Jamaica Cane Farmers Association (AIJCFA)...

Ministry clarifies fishermen's issue
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE ARTICLE entitled "Government Compensates Fishermen for Enviro Damage" in The Gleaner of September 28, 2002 contained a number of inaccuracies.

Plaudits for 'Pieces of the Past'
THE EDITOR, Sir: I HAVE never had anything in my life that had such an impact on my like Pieces of the Past. It was educational, entertaining and interesting. I have always loved history, when I did my JSC examination in Jamaica I got extra credit.

In praise of the JDF
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WANT to specially thank the members of the Jamaica Defence Force for the rescues made during the recent heavy rains. The lives lost would have been much more were it not for the efforts of these brave men.

When J'can ginger made the news
THE EDITOR, Sir: IN THE Miami Herald of Sept 30, 2002 an article on the annual "Buckwheat Festival," now in it's 61st year, held in Kingwood West Virginia. It is essentially similar to 'crop over' tradition of Caribbean Islands.