Jamaica Gleaner Letters

Published: Monday Friday | April 17, 2009

LETTER OF THE DAY - A benevolent dictatorship?
The Editor, Sir: When the little things in life are addressed and dealt with, then the big things don't get a chance to be a problem. But how do we keep us easing away from the edge? Since 2008 there have been two decisions drawing the brakes ... Read More...

FSC, Pantry and Olint
The Editor, Sir: The Financial Services Commission (FSC) writes to clarify issues raised by Kent Pantry, a former director of public prosecutions, in a speech which was broadcast on March 10, during CVM TV's news programme Business Watch. Read More...

Help kids find own voices
The Editor, Sir: Please publish as an open letter to the prime minister.Sir,The social ills we are experiencing as a country cannot, and will not, change in the short term. Yes, police, prosecute and convict if you must now, but in order to put the integrity back ... Read More...

Think strategy, not tactics
The Editor, Sir: There have been several scholarly and well thought-out positions on how to deal with the crime problem in Jamaica. We have tried many approaches but, unfortunately, primarily focused on the use of force ... Read More...

Jamaican-style voodoo economics
The Editor, Sir: Your advice to Prime Minister Golding on the Budget (April 13) shows that you still don't get it. After George W. Bush and the Wall Street gurus have brought the American ... Read More...