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Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: HOW RIDICULOUS can we get? This is nothing but a cynical attempt by greedy, thieving politicians to introduce more political tribalism.

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: THE GOVERNMENT has signalled its intention to rid the Jamaican society of all gangs and dismantle all garrisons in the wake of the assault on west Kingston.

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:CRITICS IN the print or electronic (very shrilly in some cases) media as well as others, mostly verandah politicians, continue to lament the existence of Tivoli Gardens to which they attribute all the vices of criminality and gangsterism...

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:IN THE early years of World War II when Britain stood alone against the mighty tyranny and overpowering forces of Germany's war machine, with the future looking bleak and gloomy...

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica would like to underline that its assistance in the restoration efforts following the recent civil unrest will not be limited or specified to the community of Tivoli Gardens.

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: NOT TOO long ago the government was at loggerheads with three groups of public-sector workers who, over the past weeks, have given yeoman service in support of this nation, for which we are deeply...

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR , Sir: NOW THAT it appears to be the beginning of the end of garrisons by virtue of the recent law- enforcement actions, it might be worth considering an amnesty for illegal guns.The recent experience at Tivoli Gardens demonstrates...

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: Mayor Desmond McKenzie has been resolute in ensuring that building laws of the KSAC are so meticulously followed that he has come to be known in some quarters as the 'Sheriff'.

Published:Thursday | June 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: The Black River waterfront will become a beach in the foreseeable future. The waterfront is in the vicinity of downtown Black River along High Street and continues behind the Black River Public Hospital.

Published:Thursday | June 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM

OVER THE last few weeks we have been forced to wrestle with the need for great leadership for this great country, Jamaica.

Published:Thursday | June 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: AS I WATCHED scene after scene of violent confrontations between soldiers and citizens of Tivoli Gardens and the surrounding area, I could not escape the realisation that both sides are fighting to return...

Published:Thursday | June 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:I WILL begin by saying, I am writing from information received by both the international and local media.

Published:Thursday | June 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: REVEREND AL Miller's action is exactly what's wrong with Jamaica's approach to crime fighting.

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The Editor, Sir:As I reflect on the events of the last few days that have enveloped Tivoli Gardens, in particular, and Jamaica, in general, I can't help but admit that honest minds would have seen it coming.

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:JAMAICA'S CURRENT symptomatic episode of profound troubles makes me wonder if the real lesson of the 'Dudus' affair can be learnt by most.In fact, this lesson strikes at the very core of our fundamental problem as a nation - nation...

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:I READ in The Gleaner that the People's National Party is considering tabling a no-confidence vote to remove Prime Minister Bruce Golding and his Cabinet.This is a joke.

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The Editor, Sir: I write in response to The Gleaner's recent article, 'Deadly Dudus raid'. Given the chronic lack of accurate intelligence on the whereabouts of Christopher 'Dudus' Coke

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The Editor, Sir: I have no dispute with anyone who considers Prime Minister Bruce Golding as one of the more honest politicians.

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The Editor, Sir: Amid all the turmoil now plaguing our nation, there is still reason for us to celebrate and recognise that Jamaicans continue to excel academically at the international level.

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: I HAVE often wondered why is it that bicycle riders use the road but are not required to obey the road code.

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The Editor, Sir: I am in complete agreement with your editorial on continuing the pressure on the gangs, we either complete the job now, or we tolerate the disruptions and pay the high price of repeated incursions....

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The Editor, Sir: Recent events in Tivoli Gardens are troubling.Images of young women citing one man as "next to God" and committing to die for him were sad and very worrying.

Published:Tuesday | June 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: KNOWING FULL well that I will be blasted by many of my countrymen for what I believe, I am convinced, however, that the facts cannot lie.I strongly believe that Mr Golding is the closest Jamaica...

Published:Tuesday | June 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: AS I write this letter, my heart is heavy with sadness and anger. First, let me state that I am not one of those knee-jerk "we want justice" people; I am just a Jamaican concerned about the direction..

Published:Tuesday | June 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: THE SECURITY forces have embarked on a strategy to dismantle criminal gangs across the island by targeting the gang leaders.

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