Growing frustrated
Dear Editor, The church on Caledonia Road in Mandeville that was badly burnt recently brings to light the importance of having a responsible government in power, because what they do or don't do can be...
View ArticleBlame the media, not the Church
Dear Editor, Using select horror stories related to religious experiences as a basis of assessing the church's efficacy and purpose within society has become the norm among those who advocate the...
View ArticleThe most exciting World Cup match
Dear Editor, I must admit, I don't normally watch football. It is hard to avoid the World Cup, though. Everyone, including my older brother, is watching it on television around the clock, so I have...
View ArticleNeeded: A society of men we can be proud of
Dear Editor, Recently I attended my brother's graduation and had the pleasure of hearing guest speaker Karl Watson, special needs co-ordinator at the Ministry of Education, address the primary school...
View ArticleAn appeal to Digicel and LIME
Dear Editor, This is an open letter to Digicel and LIME. I, as well as many others, have been in the situation where we have been trying to make a call and are only getting through to the recipient's...
View ArticleAdvantages in growing hemp
Dear Editor, There seem to be some major advantages in growing hemp to provide fuel and energy. It can be grown on marginal lands where food crop production is not profitable; the carbon dioxide it...
View ArticleA new era in politics
Dear Editor, The political future and the system of governance in Jamaica are nowhere near a dead end. As I observe the many individuals from both sides of the political divide who are capable of...
View ArticleIf we abolish the buggery law...
Dear Editor, It is of the utmost importance that we do our best to influence the Government of Jamaica not to abolish the buggery law. For if it is abolished, this is what will happen in our country:...
View ArticleCommon sense over foolish pride
Dear Editor, The president of the National Parent-Teachers' Association is now calling for parents to boycott costly graduations that he claims are money-making events for schools. However, isn't this...
View ArticleQuestions for those who criticise the Church
Dear Editor, I am enlightened by the views of some of my fellow Jamaicans as they relate to the mass rally which was held on Sunday, June 29, 2014 by the Church protesting against what they describe as...
View ArticleThe great ganja confusion
Dear Editor, Will someone be so kind as to explain to me why is it that, at a time when it is universally acknowledged that the research into the medicinal qualities of ganja is being and has been...
View ArticleIncreased attention to renewables impressive
Dear Editor, No matter what we try to do as a country to get our energy bill under control, all our efforts seem to just go up in flames. The journey has been increasingly unfortunate and frustrating,...
View ArticleWhy our politicians are silent on this gay issue
Dear Editor, It hasn't escaped the attention of many that the podium at the anti-gay rally that was held in Half-Way-Tree recently was not graced by any politician of significance. How was it that none...
View ArticleA crisis of leadership
Dear Editor, When a nation finds it difficult to do the simple things right, one has to become worried. The marijuana debate was never a debate. Almost every pool/survey done showed that Jamaicans...
View ArticleJamaica damaged by political decisions
Dear Editor, The causes of our economic and crime problems had their origin in politicians making political decisions to gain and maintain power while ignoring actions that would positively impact...
View ArticleSanctions not imposed by JADCO
Dear Editor, I have read several articles recently in your publication stating that the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has sanctioned athletes and I am writing to point out that sanctions are...
View ArticleDo we really give true respect to all?
Dear Editor, A line in our National Anthem states: "Teach us true respect for all". The question is, how are we showing respect to persons whose sexuality differs from ours? Recent claims that...
View ArticleActivity is not identity
Dear Editor, Further to an excellent letter written by Leslie Buckland which was published in the Observer on July 8, 2014, I wish to highlight a grave misconception about the LGBTQ community that has...
View ArticleWorld Cup football observations
Dear Editor, Watching the World Cup in Brazil with some of the boring draws and penalty shoot-outs, which seem to have characterised this tournament more than others, I found myself thinking about how...
View ArticleHow will we pay back these loans?
Dear Editor, In May 2013, Jamaica entered into a four-year US$948.1 million (approx J$104.3 billion) extended fund facility agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Now, with such low...
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