Nelson Mandela — a gargantuan world political icon
Dear Editor, The world has undoubtedly lost one of its greatest and most quintessential world political icons and leaders former president, His Excellency, Nelson Mandela. His passing was a monumental...
View ArticleWICB president should resign
Dear Editor, The only sensible response to the utterly backward decision of the West Indies Cricket Board to initially eject the Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) cricket team from the regional...
View ArticleTalent 'nuff & plenty' for panto
Dear Editor, Jamaica is rich in customs and traditions. Like most Jamaicans I look forward each year to celebrating and commemoratng those mores which have added significantly to the quality of our...
View ArticleThis Day in History - December 13
Today is the 347th day of 2013. There are 18 days left in the year. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT 1989: South African President F W de Klerk meets for the first time with imprisoned African National Congress...
View ArticleKeep building de Carteret
Dear Editor, As a former head boy of de Carteret College, I would like to extend heartiest congratulations to my alma mater on being crowned the winners of this year's TVJ's All Together Sing choir...
View ArticleDon't forget the Finsac'd
Dear Editor, The policies of the People's National Party in the 1990s destroyed the industrial base of the country and this resulted in the collapse of over 40,000 businesses, along with the migration...
View ArticleServe, protect and Christmas lights
Dear Editor, It's almost mid-December and the holiday season is on in earnest. However, given the austere economic times the nation now faces — some more than others — many are foregoing stringing up...
View ArticleWords for Tessanne
Dear Editor, Thanks to all who voted for Tessanne in her quest on The Voice. But remember now, we have another 'river to cross', so we have to get 'stronger',we need her to live like 'royals,' so with...
View Article'Sword in hand'
Dear Editor, King David used a slingshot to defeat big Goliath. What must we use to defend ourselves from 'wicked-hearted' criminals? A gun? An arrow? A spear or a javelin? Seriously speaking, I...
View ArticleKudos to MoBay's Donald Chin
Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere commendations to prominent Montego Bay chartered accountant and esteemed Lions Club of Montego Bay senior member, Donald Chin,...
View ArticleIf we really want to honour Mandela
Dear Editor, It has been heartening to read and hear the tributes paid by world leaders to that great man, Nelson Mandela. Likewise, the tributes here in Jamaica have been filled with passion and...
View ArticleDeclare doomsday for violent lyrics
Dear Editor, In relating to our music and crime it is a scourge which needs to be curbed to ensure the safety of our nationals and visitors. The Senate-projected mandate to declare gun lyrics illegal...
View ArticleA thrilling 2013 schoolboy football season
Dear Editor, In my opinion, the 2013 ISSA schoolboy soccer season has to go down as one of the best organised and most thrilling sporting events put on by that body. Over a week ago, for example, St...
View ArticleMere formality?
Dear Editor, Friday's (December 13, 2013) joint sitting of Parliament paid tribute to the deceased great South African leader, Nelson Mandela. This was done right after the PM so aptly represented us...
View ArticleObama's handshake
Dear Editor, It was indeed noticeable that before he delivered his eloquent eulogy at Nelson Mandela's memorial, President Obama shook hands with his political 'opponent', Raul Castro, Cuba's...
View ArticleWell done, Mandela
Dear Editor, This is my personal tribute to the courageous mountain-mover; the one who took up the mantle of the Good Samaritan -- Nelson Mandela. He was the brave soldier; a real champion, genuine,...
View ArticleA beacon of Tulloch passes
Dear Editor, It was with deep regret I learnt on the weekend of the death of my Grade 5A teacher at Tulloch Primary School, Mrs Enid Reece. Mrs Reece, who died at the age of 93, was one of those...
View ArticleSave our open spaces
Dear Editor, The recent invitation for bids on housing development on King's House lands again brings into focus the need for a proper open space policy for the country. Our cities are being reduced to...
View ArticleFighting crime not rocket science
Dear Editor, The recent murders in St James are further proof that Peter Bunting's dependence on divine intervention is putting our lives in serious jeopardy. His announcement of a decrease in murders,...
View ArticleDon't white-wash Mandela's history
Dear Editor, Why is the history of Mandela being white-washed? He was a visionary, he had a grand project. He was political. He had an avid sense of strategic timing. Yet he wasn't Machiavellian. He...
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