LETTER OF THE DAY - Tone down graduation 'bashments'
The Editor, Sir: The matter of graduation exercises and the buffoonery indulged in by some parents overdressing their youngsters at said ceremonies, along with the related trappings, are two separate issues. The prime minister is right in arguing...

Shift system a blight on primary education
The Editor, Sir: Now that the official Child Month has passed with the usual expressed sentiments of the importance of children to the future of our nation, and the need to create environments conducive to their proper spiritual, social, emotional...

The potential of the PBCJ
The Editor, Sir:The idea of having the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) to highlight areas of education, culture, news and parliamentary affairs was an excellent initiative, which was started under the P.J.

Short-sighted education plan
The Editor, Sir:In these times when the loss of foreign-exchange income in the bauxite, banana and sugar industries are accompanied by serious challenges in the tourist industry, one would rationally expect the Government's administration of the economy...

Graduation policy - a waste of time
The Editor, Sir: I believe if private citizens choose to spend money and time on graduation gowns and balls, it is their decision and they should be allowed to exercise those decisions.

Dancehall on wheels
The Editor, Sir:It is noticeable that the excitement over the sound systems on public transport has abated, and the mayhem is back to its former glory.These vehicles should by no means be classified as buses.

Let's look at CARICOM
The Editor, Sir:Like so many other Jamaicans who have had the opportunity to travel to other CARICOM states, I am in awe at the fact that we still import so many products from these territories when they treat Jamaicans and Jamaican products...

Embracing sex education
The Editor, Sir: The recent campaign by the Ministry of Health with the tagline 'Pinch, leave an inch, roll', has come under fire from certain sectors of the society. Esther Tyson, principal of Ardenne High School...

Faced with great moral conflict
The Editor, Sir: "The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict. "Above is a famous quote from the late, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Rethinking the current student loan system
The Editor, Sir: In recent weeks, there have been extensive discussions on problems related to the repayment of student loans. However, apart from an article by Professor Alvin Wint, we have not addressed the core of the problem...

Bring back the death penalty
The Editor, Sir: I would like to know what the Government is doing with all those criminals and thugs who are causing so much trouble with increasing crime in Jamaica, kidnapping, raping, murdering; and those involved in fraud and stealing.