Still no response from Minister Hylton
With the current topic about the Government and their policy regarding local manufacturers, imports AND the slogan "Buy Jamaica ... Build Jamaica", the following letter was taken by hand to Mr Anthony...
View ArticleNo bleached characters
Dear Editor, I do not know if the edition on the Internet is different from your print version. I am writing you because I noticed that your daily cartoons always feature bleached out characters. As a...
View ArticleHopelessness is a terrible thing
Dear Editor, The is an open letter to the Government of Jamaica. I was born in the mid-60s, and while growing up I could hear my elders talk about the difficult and challenging time they were facing....
View ArticlePlease remove this man from the streets
Dear Editor, There is a situation that must be brought to the attention of the public and also the media. A man of unsound mind has taken up residence on Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston. I was told...
View ArticleExamine what the pastor said
Dear Editor, For any society to grow, freedom of speech is very vital. The Jamaica Observer has never shied away for allowing people to voice their opinions, which, to me, is very important. However,...
View ArticleA GSAT matter for urgent attention
Dear Editor, Several parent friends of mine were complaining about the recently held GSAT. There was an issue with the mathematics paper, in that there should have been 80 test items, but at one...
View ArticleScouting should be in schools
Dear Editor, For the most part, our school-age boys and young men refuse to take part in extracurricular activities. Involvement in uniformed groups, especially for our males, has become a rarity in...
View ArticleWishful thinking about lotto deal with US
Dear Editor, If your neighbour sold stolen cars, would you buy one? If your neighbour sold illegal drugs, would you buy any? Most people wouldn't, and most Jamaicans don't. Although there are Americans...
View ArticleUS Supreme Court and gay marriage
Dear Editor, Marriage is an institution that predates civilisation and is exclusive to one man and one woman who have the responsibility to procreate the human race, and to nurture, educate, and pass...
View ArticleHow to reduce carnage on the road
As an observer of your efforts to effect better road safety behaviour, here is a suggestion to bolster your efforts to help realise your goal of reducing the carnage on the streets. It would seem to me...
View ArticleTwo contrasting views
Dear Editor, (There was no opportunity to post a comment via 'Disqus' so my comment is in the form of a letter). 'The evils of priestly celibacy' by EWIN JAMES, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, and 'Gay...
View ArticleThe difference between rights and wishes
Dear Editor, I feel compelled to respond to what Jamaicans consider as "rights". I was prompted by a letter to the editor written by "Justice and Peace Committee," on March 26, 2013. They, as most...
View ArticleJamaica's problems began with us
Jamaica has had many problems over the years and these problems have their roots deep in the Jamaican system. We as Jamaican citizens should firstly look at ourselves and realise that much of what is...
View ArticleHow ballots are rejected
Dear Editor, I am compelled to respond to your article appearing Monday, March 25, 2013 entitled "ECJ to look at ballot validity issue" for the simple reason that some readers may be left with the view...
View ArticleUnfair attack on the DPP
Dear Editor, In recent days, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has come in for considerable flak on account of decisions tactical and otherwise taken by her office, as well as outcomes of...
View ArticleTreat our indigent, mentally challenged better
I write to raise a concern about our neglect of the indigent and the mentally challenged on our streets. It has become common to see men, filthily-clad and hungry, sitting or sleeping on our busy...
View ArticleGreat family tradition of service
I must commend you and writer Nadine Wilson on your wonderful feature in the Monday March 4 All Woman magazine on Dr Erica Gordon-Veitch, an outstanding champion of the dental fraternity and a...
View ArticleGuilty until proven innocent
I'm writing to appeal to a sense of justice and for the sake of brotherhood to which we collectively as a nation pledge allegiance as part of our mores and standards of behaviour. Imagine with me if...
View ArticleWe must do more for our elderly
As the Jamaican population ages, more and more elderly Jamaicans will require support, especially with regard to their health care in order to continue to live purposeful and meaningful lives. One's...
View ArticleWhat Easter means to Christians
Dear Editor, Every year at this time, our anti-Christian friends take the opportunity to share with us what Easter means to them. Please allow me to share with them what Easter means to us Christians....
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