LETTER OF THE DAY - Another JPS victim seeks 'regularity'
The Editor, Sir: I share the grave sentiments of Cynthia Burton in her letter titled 'JPS justice needed' (published Thursday, September 18). I have also been a victim of what seems to now be a conspiracy by the Jamaica Public Service ...
Palin paradox
The Editor, Sir: It is a cruel paradox that the Republican Party, with numerous women of superior intellect should go to the remotest part of the country to find a woman of childbearing age, whose preoccupation has been with maternal responsibilities...
New honour award good idea
The Editor, Sir: The proposal for a new national honour to recognise the contributions of people such as Bob Marley and Louise Bennett is an excellent step in the right direction. In order to truly obtain the full impact in giving this award...
Why the contest for leadership?
The Editor, Sir: Jamaica is a democratic country and within a democracy, I understand the notion of free speech and right to vote. However, I am at a loss as to why there is even a leadership contest ...
Honour the heroes sensibly
The Editor, Sir: I would like to concur with the views put forward by Mr L. White on honouring the heroes. While I, too, am glad with the per-formances of our athletes and the level of national unity, joy and pride that they were able to evoke ...
No to further bauxite mining
The Editor, Sir: I read with disgust, the Jamaican Government's plan to further mine bauxite in St Ann. How could it even entertain the thought of such a partnership with the United States (US) and China, when the US has been chastising China...
Defining role of the don
The Editor, Sir: Has Colonel MacMillan lost his mind? Maybe there is some matter of definition that needs clarification. The term don has been borrowed from the Italian idea of the boss....
Portia needs Peter as running mate
The Editor, Sir: The presidential race of the People's National Party (PNP) is now over and the Hon Portia Simpson Miller is still the president. I remember my grandfather once said, in a PNP group meeting, that there was no PNP without Portia Simpson and Michael Manley...
'Charisma like no other leader'
The Editor, Sir: Over the last two months, the media have been awash with criticisms of comrade Portia Simpson Miller's inability to manage and unify the People's National Party, glibly carrying the line of the "Arise and Renew" team....
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