Seven years ago, in response to concerns expressed by then education Minister Ronald Thwaites, a distinguished university lecturer joined with the then president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) in suggesting that Patois/ ‘patwah’ be taught in schools. In an article entitled ‘Stop this teach Patwah nonsense’ (August 29, 2012), I stated my objections as …
Dr Russell Kirk was an American political theorist, moralist, historian, and social and literary critic. In 1953, he completed and published The Conservative Mind. Brilliant in every respect, this book is arguably one of the greatest contributions to 20th-century American conservatism. Indeed, some claim that it launched the modern American conservative movement. Ironically, that same …
The angry, negative response of my countrymen to suggestions that our parliamentarians need a salary increase does not surprise me. The lack of clear, rational assessment of situations by large sections of the citizenry is cause for concern. ‘Away with the Governor General … give us Shaggy’. ‘All politicians corrupt … dem doa deserve no …
There was a story in the news recently about a baby that was found in a pit latrine in the rural, rustic community of Cox Piece in St. Mary. The basic facts suggest that a woman ended the relationship with her partner months before. Unexpectedly, she visited him – heavily pregnant – and he expressed …
This Wednesday’s Gleaner carried depressing news. Nineteen alleged members of the Westmoreland-based Dexter Street Gang were freed after a murder case against them collapsed. The witness, they say, is missing. It is alleged that this gang is linked to 40 murders in western Jamaica over the past three years, and a large gun and ammo …
Every well-thinking Jamaican was saddened upon hearing of the mauling of a teacher by dogs recently. It is my hope that she will avail herself of psychological counselling. She will need it. It will be expensive, and I hope she will not have to pay for it herself. I am also grieving for the dogs …
Glenn Tucker: Contributor On September 18, Dr Merrit Henry launched her book Exploring Careers – Guidelines for Career Decision-Making at the University of Technology, Jamaica. The objective for writing this book, Henry said, was to assist students to get a holistic and realistic assessment of the world of work and help them make career choices. …
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Prudence Gentles/Guest Columnist The board of the National Crime Prevention Fund writes to clarify issues raised in Glenn Tucker’s letter to the editor published on Monday, September 23, 2019. First, it must be noted that Crime Stop Jamaica (CSJ) is a privately owned and funded charitable organisation that provides a confidential way for citizens to …
THE EDITOR, Sir: Officials at Crime Stop Jamaica (CSJ) are lamenting the fact that trust issues among Jamaicans are limiting the success of their operations. They state that 723 calls have been received since this year with only a one-in-six success rate. Permit me to explain to them that there are very good reasons for …
The Editor, Sir, Officials at Crime Stop Jamaica (CSJ) are lamenting the fact that ‘trust issues’ among Jamaicans are limiting the success of their operations. They state that 723 calls have been received since the start of the year, with only a one-in-six success rate. Permit me to explain to them that there are very …
