LETTERS OF THE DAY - Not all deportees are criminals
The Editor, Sir: One of the main drawbacks to successful resettlement and positive contribution is the stigmatisation and marginalisation of deportees. This is an impediment to the reorientation process, and the Government should do more to raise the expectation...
... Who monitors them?
The Editor, Sir:I wondered for a moment when I read the article 'Prime Minister of Jamaica calls for international assistance on deportees, guns', what happens to 'deportees' when escorted back to the shores of Jamaica? Are they monitored by the security forces...
Jamaica: One big comic strip
The Editor, Sir: A few weeks ago the Director of Public Prosecutions recommended hanging in the square as adeterrent to murder, he does not seems to recognise that the murderers are not being caught and even when caught, would certainly not be hanged...
Problems in education run deep
The Editor, Sir: While I agree with Peter Espeut (Gleaner, June 20) that the education system is failing, he, like many others, has managed to outline the many problems and failures but no solutions. The previous week, Mr. Espeut attributed the failing education...
Why can't airport road be fixed?
The Editor, Sir: Millions of dollars have been spent to refurbish the Norman Manley Airport to make it into a first-class facility and when it is completed it will be something to boast about. I cannot understand, however, why the only road...
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