LETTER OF THE DAY - Householders urged to help malaria fight
The Editor, Sir: Control of the anopheles mosquito in all areas of the island is essential to prevent the spread of malaria. Unfortunately, some complacency exists in the upper residential areas of St. Andrew concerning such public health issues..
Faith-based influence
The Editor, Sir: Over the past weeks the issues of HIV/AIDs and continuing bad behaviour in schools have been taking the spotlight in the media and in general conversation. Multimillion-dollar campaigns are now running and many worthwhile initiatives....
Double standard
The Editor, Sir: I am very concerned about an emerging double standard in terms of the responsiveness of the Government to the citizenry of Jamaica. Thousands of citizens who reside in the various communities that make up Portmore...
A mother's pain
The Editor, Sir: How many more of our young men are we going to lose before somebody does something about the stretch of road between the Blue Cross building and the traffic light at the intersection of Hope Road and Lady Musgrave.
Malaria should not be politicised
The Editor, Sir: It is indeed regrettable that the Leader of the Opposition should seek to make political capital out of the reappearance of malaria in Jamaica. The folly is further exposed as it is quite evident that he does not understand the subject...
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