Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Monday | February 23, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY - The conundrum facing the UWI
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE AUTHOR of the letter 'New challenges for UWI', published on February 21, did an excellent job of highlighting the economic challenges facing Jamaicans seeking to pursue the Bachelor of Law' degree, as well as the emerging competition... Read More...
A Jamaican absurdity
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM always perplexed by Jamaicans who insist that we should celebrate Black History Month (BHM). Khari Daley's letter to The Gleaner suggests that BHM is a time to proclaim our achievements. Read More...
When in doubt, bat first
THE EDITOR, Sir: PLEASE PUBLISH this open letter to the West Indies cricket captain, Chris Gayle.History shows that the team that bats last in Test cricket is more likely to lose than the team that bats first. Read More...
School children and drug abuse
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE PREVALENCE of drug abuse among our school children is a cause for concern. According to a 2006 survey by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), it is reported that as many as 39 per cent of children have consumed illegal drugs... Read More...
Frustrated by plant thieves
The Editor, Sir: Efforts by many residents of the Passage Fort Housing Scheme to beautify sections of the community with plants are being frustrated by thieves. Some residents are so annoyed that they no longer use their preferred plants... Read More...
Airport nightmare
The Editor, Sir: I would appreciate your publication conveying this correspondence to the minister with responsibility for Immigration/Customs. I was recently in Jamaica. I arrived on February 3 on Skyservice flight 830 from Toronto. Read More...
Is BPD label correct?
The Editor, Sir: I would like to commend Dr Karen Richards, consultant clinical psychologist, for her article in The Sunday Gleaner of February 8, titled 'Jamaica: A Hurting Nation'. Read More...
Upholding the Constitution
The Editor, Sir: Some among us are firm in their conviction that the commencement of law and order in a society begins with the observation of its Constitution.Sadly, not enough people in our society are either aware of the importance... Read More...
