Letters

THE EDITOR, Madam: In the vibrant realm of political philosophy, we often find ourselves pondering the enduring wisdom of thinkers like English philosophers Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, and French philosophers Charles Montesquieu and Alexis de...

THE EDITOR, Madam: Your editorial on conviction rates in our higher courts indicates a rate of approximately 25 per cent. You then conclude your editorial by calling on investigators and prosecutors to explain why the rate is so low. May I...

THE EDITOR, Madam: Corruption is a pervasive issue that undermines social, economic, and political stability in many countries. Recognising this, Jamaica has made commendable efforts to combat corruption through the establishment of its anti-...

THE EDITOR, Madam: In order to counter the ‘dunce’ culture we need to stop giving children who are academically weak the impression that they are inferior, thereby lowering their self-esteem. The basic and primary school curricula are overloaded...

THE EDITOR, Madam: I visited Jamaica recently and I saw tourists enjoying the abundant attractions that bring untold wealth to the economy. But I felt saddened to see that the locals, especially children, cannot access these resources as freely...

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to the article, ‘Parliament Opposition concerned about new microphone system at Parliament’, published in The Gleaner on September 22. I welcome the new microphone system in Parliament, which will...

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am a concerned parent who has a child who attends the Neptune Basic School located in Harbour View, Kingston. I am also aware that the issue with the overflowing raw sewage in the vicinity of the West Indies Home Contractors...

THE EDITOR, Madam: Having listened to our chief servant addressing the official opening of the highway leg from May Pen to Williamsfield of Highway 2000, the emphasis that was done repeatedly defended the Chinese, who seemingly loan the money...

THE EDITOR, Madam: The Advocate’s Network is deeply disappointed in the forced return by the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) of the Haitian nationals who landed at Long Bay, Portland on September 9. They were seeking refuge from the horrific...

THE EDITOR, Madam: It is with great regret that we learned of the death on September 16 of The Hon R. Danny Williams, who, without fanfare, supported the work of the Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands for several decades. The Diocese joins...

THE EDITOR, Madam: September serves as the stage for a pivotal showdown in the arena of men’s health – the battle against prostate cancer. As a Jamaican man, I stand firm in my conviction that it is high time we strip away the mask concealing...

THE EDITOR, Madam: For some time now, it has been known, but probably not widely recognised, the tremendous control exerted by the big pharmaceutical companies over medical research and publications, and over the major international and national...