LETTER OF THE DAY - Flat Bridge and what to do about it
The Editor, Sir: I have noted a few letters to the editor in recent times on the matter of 'fixing' the Flat Bridge in the Bog Walk gorge. Suggestions such as raising the bridge or somehow fixing it have been brought forward, and the common thread running through these letters...
Conflict of interest?
The Editor, Sir: Is Ronnie Thwaites in a position of conflicting interest? Is he balanced in his criticism of those who write against his party or favourably to the JLP government when reading the newspapers in the morning? I think not.
Overworking JPs
The Editor, Sir: Prime Minister Golding in an address on the weekend suggested giving additional responsibility to Justices of the Peace. We are already overtaxed with voluntary work, that is extremely costly. Justices of the Peace are expected to do recommendations...
Property problems
The Editor, Sir: Very good editorial in today's paper (October 29, 'Judicial light on matrimonial property'). This is educational and consequently helpful. It makes me think that possibly your newspaper should think and explore the possibility of more editorials on issues...
Father's role still the key
The Editor, Sir: This is an open letter to E.A. Rollocks of Detroit, Michigan. What is the reality? The reality is that the children were not safe and that the mother could not provide a home (at that time) for them. So the question remains, "Where is the father or fathers?"
Injured cycle cop needs help
The Editor, Sir: In December 2005 I was on duty riding a police motorcycle when I was hit off by a motorist who failed to keep on his left. I have had to be finding money for my medical expenses ever since. I had surgery after the accident just occurred...
Keeping a watchful eye
The Editor, Sir: I must applaud Dawn Ritch for her column, 'Butch's tentacles everywhere', which appeared in the Sunday Gleaner on October 28. Columnists in the media rarely have the temerity to take on powerful financial and political interests in Jamaica.
A wider principle
THE EDITOR, Sir: In the debate over "conflict of interest", we've missed the boat as usual. It should not be about the persons appointed to the positions but a wider principle. In the matter of John Lynch and the Jamaica Tourist Board chairmanship, as happened in the Wehby issue...
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