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Letters to the Editor
Deal with the unfinished electoral business
Dear Editor,We should not wait until the next local government election to resurrect the issue of duplication of local representations. The issue is a valid one and should be immediately dealt with.Is it the Municipal... Read More
Look at availability of drugs for JADEP members
Dear Editor,In 1996 the Government established the Jamaica Drug for the Elderly Programme (JADEP). Since its inception many elderly Jamaicans, 60 years and older, have benefited immensely from this initiative by receiving their prescription... Read More
Land tax increase chaos created by both parties
Dear Editor,Over numerous decades since Independence both governments have injected the notion in the minds of Jamaicans that taxing one's property realistically is almost sacrilegious. Doing that would be the surest way to lose an election. Read More
Deal with the unfinished electoral business
Dear Editor,We should not wait until the next local government election to resurrect the issue of duplication of local representations. The issue is a valid one and should be immediately dealt with. Read More
We need a debt hero
Dear Editor,In 1981, when I was born, Jamaica’s debt-to-GDP was about 70 per cent. Some 10 years later, in 1991, it was a mind-boggling 178 per cent! Today, debt-to-GDP is about 120 per cent. Read More
Farmers happy with amended legislation
Dear Editor,This is an open letter to Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries Karl Samuda.Dear Minister Samuda, Read More
Farewell, Germaine Mason
Dear Editor,Germaine’s transition from mortal life to eternity was unexpected and has left the Wolmer’s Boys’ School family in mourning. Read More
No one starts a book in the middle
Dear Editor, I would like to comment on A James’ letter published on Tuesday in response to my letter. Read More
Chris Gayle — a great batsman
Dear Editor,Delilah said to Samson: "What can we do to make you as weak as any other man?" Read More
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