On rescuing our boys
THE EDITOR, Sir: I HAVE always been concerned about boys achieving less than girls academically in our society.

The real meaning of Christmas
THE EDITOR, Sir: CHRISTMAS IS a sentimental time to many folks, who tend to dream about the white Christmases of yesteryear.

An inspirational figure
THE EDITOR, Sir: MICHAEL LEE-CHIN, in my opinion, has been the most inspirational Jamaican person of 2002.

Deejays, stop bigging up murderers!
THE EDITOR, Sir: CONCERNING THE dancehall culture and violence in our society. Believe it or not but, words, spoken or written, are the most powerful tool that God has ever given to man.

The high cost of asthma medication
THE EDITOR, Sir: AS A concerned citizen and a mother of a nine-year-old asthmatic son I think it necessary to address issues regarding this illness. Asthma is a very prevalent illness especially in the early childhood age group.

Suspicious vehicles and safe positions
THE EDITOR, Sir: I READ in today's publication - The Gleaner Wednesday, December 18 - of a policeman being injured in a 'shoot-out' in Mocho, Clarendon.

Don't poison the dogs
THE EDITOR, Sir: CONGRATS TO the Pesticide Control Authority for doing such a superb job parish-by-parish. Pesticides and insecticides can only be bought or distributed by licensed personnel or RADA-supervised staff.

Gov't must contain expenses, collect its due revenue
THE EDITOR, Sir: IT IS time that the government realises that the country is in a serious economic crisis.