LETTER OF THE DAY - For growth to happen, halt runaway murder
The Editor, Sir: Jamaica is poised for change and for growth but, for this to happen, something has to be done about the runaway murder rate.You cannot expect people to risk their money and time as well as their lives to invest in a country where lawlessness...
Questions about tuition fee policy
The Editor, Sir: I find it quite interesting that many commentators have lauded the fulfilment of the free tuition fee promise as a major achievement of the first 100 days of the new Government. While the Government deserves commendation on the relatively smooth reimbursement...
Overhaul the banking system
The Editor, Sir: The commercial banks operating in Jamaica need to seriously consider overhauling the level of efficiency and speed with which they go about their business. >I have travelled to a few countries around the world and had to do some banking.
Year-end prayer
The Editor, Sir: As the year comes to a close there is much to give God thanks for. He has kept us alive and not allowed us to fall (See Psalms 66:9). As we reflect on the past year, we realize that there is much to pray about; the crime and violence was terrible.
Portmore parish plan unnecessary
The Editor, Sir: Prime Minister Bruce Golding's recent announcement of his (government's) intention to essentially make the suburban municipality of Portmore into Jamaica's 15 parish raises questions as to whether or not such a move has been properly...
A crime plan for Jamaica in 2008
The Editor, Sir: Many law-abiding citizens are concerned with the crime and violence that is plaguing us.As individuals, we need to ask ourselves: Have I in any way contributed to this 'cancerous' problem that is destroying us slowly and is fast becoming chronic?
New sanitary facilities
THE EDITOR, Sir: The Ministry of Education has given the funds to build a new sanitary facility at the Dalvey Primary School in St. Thomas. The facility has been in use since September 2007. It replaced the old pit toilet that was there since the school was built many years ago.
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