Name the substance used by Gay
Dear Editor, I share Bolt's disappointment about the "slap on the wrist" one-year ban awarded to Tyson Gay. But I have a further concern. Why is there secrecy in releasing the name of the anabolic...
View ArticleCan't watch police statistics
Dear Editor, While the police statistics say robberies are on the decrease, on the ground experience indicates that they have reached crisis level. The police seem not to be recording them, hence they...
View ArticleBahá'ís say thanks to the late Sir Howard
Dear Editor, The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Jamaica and the entire Bahá'i community of this island and the Cayman Islands joins in expressing condolence on the passing of this...
View ArticleJust hubbub
Dear Editor, This Government seems to have come to power with absolutely no clue about what they will do to fix our many problems. As a matter of fact, it seems as if Dr Peter Phillips is the only...
View ArticleWe serve contributor needs — NHT
Dear Editor, We write in response to a letter by educatorforlife@outlook.com, published in your newspaper on July 18 in which the writer proposed that the NHT introduce a waiver to assist persons who...
View ArticleThe price of democracy is responsibility
Dear Editor, In a democracy, the citizens are responsible for the actions of their government. Some years ago, then Senator Barry Goldwater said, "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." Just how...
View ArticleAthletes should use Commonwealth Games as stepping stone
Dear Editor, With 2014 being a year where there is no major event on the track & field calendar, such as the Olympic Games or the World Outdoor Championships, many Jamaican track & field fans...
View ArticleAre we truly emancipated?
Dear Editor, For many people, the emancipation of Jamaica came on August 1, 1838. However, for me, it is yet to arrive for many Jamaicans. For, while many seem to be free, they do not understand the...
View ArticleOn the success train, Minister Ferguson
Dear Editor, I have to give kudos to the Minister of Health for trying to fix a rusty system and succeeding for the most part. If you have ever had to use a pharmacy at any public hospital you would...
View ArticleIsrael has a right to defend its people
Dear Editor, The recent statement attributed to the Jamaican Government on the current Israeli-Hamas conflict was very disappointing. To describe Israel's action in Gaza as "disproportionate and...
View ArticleDo a roll call, Peter Phillips
Dear Editor, I wonder if when Minister Peter Phillips was negotiating these new tax measures that he has unleashed on us he told the International Monetary Fund that Jamaicans already pay a host of...
View ArticleAll Russia wants is peace
Dear Editor, In the article by Kimone Thompson, published in your newspaper on July 25, 2014, it was mentioned, in particular, that "Russia and Ukraine...have been at war in recent months". In order to...
View ArticleLet’s multiply Ja’s progress
Dear Editor, I write in response to a letter published in the Jamaica Observer on July 21, 2014, titled ‘Fix school boards: Our education system deserves better’. The National Council on Education...
View ArticleExtend helpful hands to Andre
Dear Editor, I write to encourage urgent public financial support for the brave, admirable Jamaican lad who "walks on his hands"— 11-year-old Andre Coleman — as published in this week's edition of the...
View ArticleFly Jamaica messed up my family vacay
Dear Editor, With all this talk about Fly Jamaica, I wish to share some of my experience with the airline. Every year, around Easter, my family members — most of whom reside in the US — meet in Jamaica...
View ArticleWe don't know what to steal next
Dear Editor, Whilst watching the evening news, a report was made that batteries from a water truck was stolen. How can anybody in their mind look to steal any part from a water truck to serve people in...
View ArticlePolticians must know when their time has come
Dear Editor, There has been considerable comment recently on reshuffling Cabinet members and removing parliamentarians, both here and in Britain — where the cry is "too male, pale and stale". Here the...
View ArticleDon't break the 'Emancipendence' holiday vibe
Dear Editor, It really should be the first Friday in August and following Monday that we celebrate as holidays. It would a great four-day weekend that would draw lots of visitors to feel the...
View ArticleJamaicans need to use initiative
Dear Editor, Like most patriotic people, Jamaicans do not appreciate the criticisms of foreigners. Although the sad reality is that most of us do not possess the foresight to get anything done, it...
View ArticleGive Fenton Ferguson his due
Dear Editor, I was surprised to see the scathing criticism levelled at Dr Fenton Ferguson in the media this past week. I have always been a cynic where the health sector is concerned, but since he...
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