Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Saturday | January 2, 2010
LETTER OF THE DAY - Regularise and tax land capturers
The Editor, Sir: It is a disgrace that government lands that have been captured are in the hands of many Jamaicans for more than five years, and that these people have been allowed to construct solid, concrete houses, some two storeys high, with not titles to show. What is the Government going to do? Read More...
NOTE-WORTHY - Watch the money
While much needed focus is being placed on the Golding administration's attempt to squeeze every dollar out of law-abiding citizens, we must not lose sight of the continued mismanagement of these funds. Read More...
A Sabbath-keeper's grouse
The Editor, Sir; To lose $300,000.00 can deal a debilitating blow to anyone at any time and more so in the current economic climate. Yet, this is my situation as the University of the West Indies (UWI) has refused to accommodate my request to allow me to sit my examination on any of the six days outside of the Sabbath. Read More...
Curbing the crime problem
The Editor,Sir: It is my belief that the root cause of the widespread crime and violence is embedded in poverty and lack of opportunity. While this problem cannot be resolved overnight, there are measures that can be taken to tame this monster. Read More...
Missing the point ...
The Editor, Sir: I read with interest two articles in The Gleaner of Monday, December 28, which were in response to contributions made by two of my clergy brothers. The were in direct response to articles by Rev Devon Dick on bleaching and Rev Earl Thames on the flexi-week being proposed. Read More...
