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Letters to the Editor
The killing is not so random
Dear Editor,I am a police officer stationed in the parish of St Andrew. This Government has been providing us with resources to fight crime, but there is some pushback in the Jamaica Constabulary Force higher up who seem to be politically motivated. Read More
Retrofitting and unconstitutional benefits
Dear Editor,Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed concern about the $130 million on interim lease fees for local government offices off Hagley Park Road in the Kingston 10 area. Read More
Devon House night noise nuisance
Dear Editor,The following is an open letter to Devon House Heritage Trust's board of management: I write to ask your cooperation regarding the disturbance caused by the collection of trash from Devon House. Read More
Political promises and spiritual declarations
Dear Editor,At the risk of losing friends and irritating people I must point out that “has been/done” is not cogent proof of “will be/do” for humans, or even God. Read More
Let's hear from the PM
Dear Editor,I recently heard Prime Minister Andrew Holness speaking about how it was important for him to ask Ruel Reid to resign and how they are “professional” friends and blah, blah, and more blah. Read More
Residents surrounding Hope Gardens and zoo not happy!
Dear Editor,Jamaica Rum Festival, to be held in Hope Gardens, saddens and worries the residents of Hope Pastures about particularly the negative effects that noise nuisance has on health. Read More
Hope that improved safety results from catastrophe
Dear Editor,The recent catastrophe in Mandeville highlights the poor safety observances, and seemingly non-existent safety systems in Jamaica. Read More
Mahoe Gaming Enterprises seeks to introduce innovative lottery entertainment products
Dear Editor,We would like to take this opportunity to introduce Mahoe Gaming Enterprises Limited, a 100 per cent Jamaican-owned entity under my leadership as chairperson and supported by directors Paul B Scott and Lise-Anne Harris. Read More
Teach students empathy
Dear Editor,In light of the increasing number of incidents of physical altercations in our schools it is important that we consider teaching our children empathy. Such instruction must be explicit and consistent. Read More
To the death of lewd music
Dear Editor,When will the powers that clamp down on lewd music in public places and public spaces in Jamaica?According to how I see things that may never happen. Read More
Forgiveness — the essential oil for healing
Dear Editor,A common denominator is our learned and innate ability to pardon a negative impact of another's actions or deeds. Read More
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