LETTER OF THE DAY - Tourism's silver lining
The Editor, Sir:Just over a week ago the country was shocked by the news of the temporary closure of one of the Iberostar hotels, and the subsequent laying off of over 200 workers. After all, the minister of tourism has been reporting to the country...

Cynical leaps of illogicality
The Editor, Sir: At the end of Gordon Robinson's article in the Tuesday edition it was stated that he is an attorney-at-law. That seems to be the only line in the article that was not spiced with cynical leaps of illogicality...

Premature honours for Bolt?
The Editor, Sir: The decision by the prime minister to honour Usain Bolt with an OJ is premature. Honour of such magnitude should come at the end of one's career. Bolt is a fine young man and deserves praise ...

Any speed limit?
The Editor, Sir: I congratulate the prime minister on the Government's intention to name a highway after Usain Bolt. Clearly, it would be inappropriate to set a speed limit on it.

Unfortunate connotation
The Editor, Sir:Usain Bolt is deserving of all the honour bestowed on him but I wish the naming of Highway 2000 after him was not one of them.The name 'Bolt' both as a common and a proper noun connotes speed.

'Jokey-jokey' Fae was wrong choice
The Editor, Sir: Fae Ellington is not the right person to handle the important job of being master of ceremonies for national events like Usain Bolt's press conference.

Rhone will be dearly missed
The Editor, Sir: It is with great sadness that I learned of Trevor Rhone's death.Trevor Rhone has contributed so brilliantly to the culture of this country.