LETTER OF THE DAY - Right man for the job
The Editor, Sir: I would like to comment on the recent threats of street demonstrations by the People's National Party (PNP) over Prime Minister Bruce Golding's $21-billion tax package. Whatever the intent of the PNP's organising protests around Jamaica...

PNP part of the problem
The Editor, Sir: I read your editorial and nodded quite a few times. Indeed, as was pointed out, it is a time for finding national consensus on the way forward. And the emphasis should be on really moving beyond tribalism.

Images of chaos
The Editor, Sir: While I agree that the proposed taxation by the Government would heap unimaginable hardship on an already fragile population, I must caution against any proposed or planned demonstration...

Pressure overseas
The Editor, Sir: It is about time Jamaicans wake up to the fact that neither the Government nor the Opposition is capable of running the country.

Change the strategy
The Editor, Sir: When will our governments (PNP/JLP) abandon the usual 'go-it-alone, do-as-we-please' policy on matters of public interest? I will cite a few examples:(1) Decades ago the government of the day had what amounted to a 'land giveaway' ...

Christmas is still Christmas
The Editor, Sir: It is nearing the end of yet another calendar year, as 2010 is just a week away. This is traditionally a joyful season for Jamaicans. We are traditionally happy around this time of year...