THE EDITOR, Madam: The views expressed by A. J. Nicholson in his letter to the editor on Jamaica’s continued reliance on the Privy Council as its final appellate court raise serious and timely questions that deserve national attention. The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my deep frustration and concern regarding the deplorable state of the road network in and around Portmore. What was once promoted as a model urban centre has now become a daily obstacle course for...
Study finds J’can men reporting high numbers of sexual partners over three-month period Thank God mi single lol. – @DKAstrology That study shows a real cultural and public health issue. Too many men are taking risks that can spread infections...
THE EDITOR, Madam: What is the evidence that leads the government to conclude, and to proclaim, that for would-be foreign investors, Jamaica’s attachment to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as a mechanism which “solves disputes” is a...
THE EDITOR Madam: As Jamaica observes National Play Day, it underscores a crucial yet often underestimated fact: play is integral to effective learning, especially at the early-childhood and primary education levels. Research shows that play-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica observes Black History Month and Reggae Month, we rightly celebrate a legacy of resistance, creativity, and cultural achievement that has amplified the nation’s global presence. Reggae taught the world how to speak...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The current state of governance in Jamaica has raised questions about the distribution of power and economic opportunities. While the government is supposed to serve the people, it appears that real power lies with those who...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is no polite way to say this anymore: Jamaica’s import-clearing system is hostile to its own people. When the cost to clear an item routinely exceeds the value of the item itself, the problem is not logistics – it is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Why is the $US/JA exchange rate seemingly stuck at the $US1 to $JA150 plus? What is the primary force and/or source driving this longstanding and exorbitantly high rate of exchange? Given that the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) and the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent public discussion following court rulings and tragic incidents of violence linked to schools raises a difficult but urgent question: What does “duty of care” reasonably mean for teachers in today’s Jamaica? No...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government’s official launch of Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) within the public sector marks a pivotal moment in national workforce reform and social development. While the policy has been widely welcomed for its...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Many commentators were gobsmacked when US President Donald Trump recently invited Nicki Minaj to join him onstage at an event in Washington. The 43-year-old rapper was born in Trinidad, also the birthplace of calypso and steel-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a time when democracy is often reduced to electoral rituals and political theatre, Burkina Faso is offering the world a refreshing alternative – one rooted in sovereignty, service, and popular will. Under the leadership of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: From the first day I used OpenAI’s ChatGPT I knew that we had entered a new world of possibilities. Sometime between 2024 and 2025, I was introduced to suno.ai while attending a virtual AI summit in India. As a songwriter and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Jamaica in favour of a former Norman Manley High School student serves as a reminder of the legal thin line between schoolyard altercations and institutional liability. By awarding...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The rapid growth of cybercrime in Jamaica represents one of the most serious threats to national security, and economic stability. While violent and traditional crimes remain urgent, cybercrime operates quietly and efficiently...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Murders dropped dramatically in 2025, a reality extremely welcome deserving celebration. With no one able, however, to put a finger on any single reason, might several components then account for the decline? If so, what are...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica faces a growing credibility problem in how we respond to wrongdoing; we condemn selectively. Principle is often replaced by convenience, and outrage seems guided more by affiliation than by facts. That approach weakens...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent address by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness at the CAF-International Economic Forum in Panama should prompt serious regional reflection. His call for Latin America and the Caribbean to move beyond fragmented...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica continues its search for oil, Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has sought to reassure the public that the offshore work to be undertaken this month by United Oil...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica continues to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, many communities are grappling with interrupted access to essential health services. For people living with HIV (PLHIV), the aftermath of the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a group of educators whose contribution to national development is immeasurable, yet whose struggles remain largely unseen – the teachers of the early childhood sector. These are our first teachers. They wiped our...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has provided a production location for international movies since the turn of the 20th century with nearly 200 movies filmed in part or entirely with the lush background scenes that the island provided. The major...
THE EDITOR, Madam: When Jamaicans hear the word homelessness, we often picture the man in Half-Way Tree eating from bins or the woman downtown begging for change. Their suffering is real. But this narrow image hides a broader and growing crisis –...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is by now generally accepted that Black River in St Elizabeth was ground zero for Hurricane Melissa.Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has been adamant that Black River “will be rebuilt, but we must confront the realities of...
