Remember election promises
THE EDITOR, Sir, 'MY WORD is my bond'. This is a solemn statement, and so, I am exhorting the PNP and the JLP to remember their election pledge to the people of Jamaica.

Examine foreign workers employment policy
THE EDITOR, Sir,: I DO believe it is about time that attention is given to the issuing of work permits to foreigners on a willy nilly basis. The Ministry of Labour may want to take a look at the way the Bahamian Government handles this issue...

Displeased with the RGD
THE EDITOR, Sir: THIS IS an open letter to Dr. Patricia Holness of the Registrar General's Department. I recently had the intense displeasure of hearing you boasting about the success rate of the Registrar General's...

A time for change
THE EDITOR, Sir: MR. CHUCK'S article is very true. For fourteen years this administration has done nothing for the poor people. Can you imagine thousands of young people leaving school each year, after they have suffered and kept the faith and complete...

Clearing the air on the CCJ
THE EDITOR, Sir: YOUR OPINION writer, Mr. Peter Espeut, in his contribution entitled 'The trappings of colonialism' in The Gleaner of Wednesday, June 11, 2003, had some pretty wild statements to offer. His thesis is erected on the fear that the...

Re: Desmond Henry and the UWI
THE EDITOR, Sir: YOUR COLUMNIST Desmond Henry has written two articles in recent weeks criticising the University of the West Indies for perceived shortcomings.

Respect our children and elders
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM writing in regards to the two articles in the June 11, 2003 edition. I am a Jamaican who lives abroad; who is very proud of her heritage. I look forward everyday to read The Gleaner and The Star to keep informed...

Silver lining for the disabled
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM writing to you on behalf the thousands of people with disabilities living in Jamaica. It seems that the society always forget us. With all the crime and violence taking place in Jamaica, plus the sliding of the dollar...

Hats off to the Commissioner
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WISH to commend Commissioner Forbes and the Minister Phillips concerning using external investigators to examine the recent killings in upper Clarendon.

Re: Abuse of work permit
THE EDITOR, Sir: REGARDING THE Work Permit abuse story in the paper on June 11, 2003. Now Jamaicans understand how Americans feel about immigrants taking jobs away that could go to born Americans.