The silent majority in Westmoreland spoke out
Dear Editor, The only winners here, in the Westmoreland by-election, are the 68 per cent who did not even bother to turn up to vote. Hearty congratulations much! This is the perfect way of...
View ArticleWhy not build houses for the poor, NHT?
Dear Editor, Junior minister, Damion Crawford, in the Jamaica Observer's December 1, 2014 edition entered the fray of the National Housing Trust (NHT)/Outameni debacle. He wrote: "The NHT cannot build...
View ArticleThe articulate minority will not be moved
Dear Editor, Like many, I was left numb, even embarrassed, by the recent comments of Minister Robert Pickersgill about the "articulate minority". Being a senior minister of government, his scathing...
View ArticleBoys would outperform girls if...
Dear Editor, I welcome Dr Glenda Simms' view regarding boys' learning, performance and ratings in the context of our formal education system. I may be more sympathetic than Dr Simms, though, having...
View ArticleCitizens worldwide require better policing
Dear Editor, Recent incidents around the world have triggered protests against the police. People worldwide are demanding better policing services and are taking a stand by protesting whether violently...
View ArticleIf JC were a business, I'd buy shares
Dear Editor, The story on the back page of the Jamaica Observer of Tuesday, November 25, 2014, titled 'No Apologies' represents the response from Jamaica College's (JC) team manager, Ian Forbes, as he...
View ArticleThe changing of values
Dear Editor, Sometimes, adults have the tendency to focus on the negative aspects that make up society and influence the youth; for example, how degraded the environment is, the problem of drugs,...
View ArticleSome truth in Pickersgill’s inarticulate comment
Dear Editor, As a member of the so-called "articulate minority" I found it downright arrogant for Minister Pickersgill to dismiss our criticism of the People's National Party (PNP) like that, as though...
View ArticleStop buying votes
In an interview on Nationwide News, People's National Party (PNP) General Secretary Paul Burke admitted that there are party supporters who bought votes in order to ensure that Dwayne Vaz maintained a...
View ArticleLoyalty, a tenet of governance: A lesson from the PNP
Dear Editor, One would have thought that with the growing outcry from all corners of the nation, the Portia Simpson Miller-led administration would have lent a listening ear, especially since she...
View ArticleColour, class and race
Dear Editor, A few days ago, a New York grand jury refused to indict officer Daniel Pantaleo after he and other officers were caught on video, July 17, 2014, putting a chokehold on an unarmed black...
View ArticleWho made D'Aguilar spokesperson?
Dear Editor, I watched in total disbelief the rantings of Lloyd D'Aguilar before the Tivoli Commission of Enquiry looking into the 2010 operation of security forces in Tivoli Gardens. His demeanour was...
View ArticleMind your manner, Malahoo-Forte
Dear Editor, Marlene Mahaloo-Forte has expressed her disappointment with the people of Central Westmoreland for casting their ballots in favour of the People's National Party (PNP) candidate Dwayne Vaz...
View ArticlePolitical hypocrisy
Dear Editor, From growing up in the 60s, I recall complaints about absentee politicians who would turn up at our gates the day before elections to beg for our votes, reminding me of the absentee...
View ArticleStudley Park Road history at risk
Dear Editor, Studley Park Road in Kingston, next to the former offices of the Ministry of Health, holds a very special place in the memory of many Jamaicans, in particular for those who attended and...
View ArticleLow blow to PM and Falconer on social media
Dear Editor, It is indeed shocking to well-thinking and patriotic Jamaicans worldwide to see what has been passing as political campaigning in Jamaica in recent times. Politicking has hit a low...
View ArticleThere's demand for low-cost houses, Crawford
Dear Editor, The article written by Damion Crawford in the Jamaica Observer of December 1, 2014 is absurd. Though I expect a young dinosaur like him to defend his party at all costs. There are lots of...
View ArticleUnconscionable for taxpayers to fund politics
Dear Editor, I am absolutely amazed. For, despite several senators grandstanding and claiming they object to the taxpayers funding political parties, guess what? They approved the amendments to the...
View ArticleCongratulations, Alia, well done!
Dear Editor, I wish to join the local and international accolades to recognise and commend Alia Atkinson on her recent historic and outstanding achievement; that of becoming the first black woman to...
View ArticleThumbs up for Firearm Licensing Authority
I would like to congratulate the management and entire staff of the Firearm Licensing Authority. Not only do they continue to improve the operations of the organisation, but the courteous, efficient...
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