Publish the names of dismissed officers
THE EDITOR, Sir: THIS LETTER is in reference to the article "Security Forces sack 31 members 15 police officers, 16 soldiers dismissed since January," which was published recently, in The Gleaner.

Two sets of rules hurting WI cricket
THE EDITOR, Sir: MR. BECCA'S commentary in the December 22, 2002 issue titled "Lara, T&T, and West Indies" is spot on.

Improvements needed at UHWI
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE ARTICLE "University hospital to expand its operations" and the letter "Poor attention at UWI hospital" in The Gleaner of November 27 and December 20, 2002, respectively, have compelled my comment.

Lott's demise and Seaga
THE EDITOR, Sir: IN THE early run-up to this year's national elections, I read where Mr Seaga had approached the United States Senator, Trent Lott for some advice and/or assistance.

Jamaicans have democratic options
THE EDITOR, Sir: A READER recently wrote that the Government is insensitive about social and economic welfare of its citizens, constantly increasing taxes, the latest of which is the astronomical motor vehicle licence increase.

Jonkunnu and cultural genocide
THE EDITOR, Sir: IT IS sad to know that Jamaicans have readily taken on the Christmas traditions of Europe. Jamaica has a rich cultural heritage that we should gladly celebrate and be proud of.

Suggestions from afar
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM cognisant of the fact that nothing irritates resident Jamaicans than we who reside abroad criticising their efforts.

The people are leaderless
THE EDITOR, Sir: I HAVE taken the liberty of writing this letter because I realised that letter writer Joseph Gottfried missed a very significant element of the discourse on the crime problem that afflicts Jamaica.