LETTER OF THE DAY - The case for greater cassava production
The Editor, Sir: I wholeheartedly support the recent proposal by Minister of Agriculture Dr Christopher Tufton that that cassava be put into production as an alternative to rice. Food security is a worldwide concern and we need to proactively pursue import alternatives.
Experiment with rice
The Editor, Sir: Do you love cassava? Well, I don't. It is threading and adds no excitement to the taste buds. Come to think of it how many variations are there when cooking cassava? Shrimp fried cassava, white cassava, seasoned cassava, cassava and peas, parboiled cassava.
Hats-off salute to Jamaica Broilers
The Editor, Sir: I enjoyed reading Mark Dawes' April 21 piece on the Jamaica Broilers' Group and the Christian spirit operating within the company. Please allow me to publicly express heartiest con-gratulations to Jamaica Broilers and President Robert Levy ...
Opportunity for CARICOM
The Editor, Sir: The dramatic increases in world food prices pose a huge problem to countries, especially those that rely heavily on imported foods such as rice, corn and other grains. On the other hand, it presents an opportunity for new initiatives...
Put prisoners to grow food
The Editor, Sir: With the looming global food crisis, it is full time that we get our creative juices flowing. We have a large population of prisoners who are, in my estimation, mostly idle, and living off the hard-earned dollar of taxpayers....
Passage Fort needs light
The Editor, Sir: The President and members of the Citizens Association of the Passage Fort Housing Scheme are requesting immediate improvements to the street lighting in the community. More street lights are needed. The need is greatest along Palmetto East...
Dilemma of discipline
The Editor, Sir: WITH reference to the letter published on Wednesday, April 16, titled 'No To Corporal Punishment' I share the same view, but in our society it has another side. The Government's decision to remove corporal punishment from schools...
Simplify the tax system
The Editor, Sir: Some days ago I listened attentively to the first Budget presentation of Finance and Public Service Minister Audley Shaw and must admit that I was impressed with his entire speech. Finance Minister Shaw and his fellow ministers without portfolio in his ministry...
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