Letters

THE EDITOR, Madam: As previously written by me, the banks have chased us all out of their bank branches into outdoor ATMs and onto our keyboards. Heaven help those of us afraid to be ‘Berylliumed’, or are not computer/smartphone-literate. There...

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to David Salmon’s article in The Gleaner of August 31, titled ‘Pragmatic reparations versus noise’, in which he pointed to the joint masters programme (MA/MSc) in Reparatory Justice. This programme...

THE EDITOR, Madam: While reading a UK newspaper online recently, a word that was new to me appeared on the opinion page. The word “verschlimmbesserung” is derived from German meaning, “an attempted improvement that only makes things worse”. The...

THE EDITOR, Madam: It’s not often that I support the policy decisions of the minister of education. However, her position on principals barring students from class as punishment for an infraction (real or perceived) is very heartening. Minister...

‘Big Stone’ has no regrets for wearing chains in PNP sketch “I would not say from seven years though, because the sudden turn of disapproval started during his handling of the pandemic.” – @West93903335 “He should go and look what the word...

THE EDITOR, Madam: We at Stand Up For Jamaica mourn the death of Leroy Bailey, another person who was imprisoned at the governor general’s pleasure awaiting trial for decades. It is another example of the State’s failure to protect the lives of...

THE EDITOR, Madam: I write in response to a recent letter titled ‘ Flow taking entertainment to a different level? ’ from Mr John Hill, published in The Gleaner on August 31, which expressed concerns about Flow’s customer experience and customer...

THE EDITOR, Madam: The hot topic being discussed about the ‘Dunce’ bags is very interesting, serious and hilarious all at the same time. A few years ago, the word would cause agony and pain to a student; now it’s the new buss word trending and...

THE EDITOR, Madam: Rising temperatures are exerting a profound impact on the teaching-learning process, and posing challenges that educators, students, and policymakers must address urgently. As global climate change escalates, we are...

THE EDITOR, Madam: Okogu and Umudjere (2016) defined tribalism as “the state of being organised and advocating for a tribe. In conformity, tribalism refers to a cultural term, a way of thinking or behaving in which people are more loyal to their...

THE EDITOR, Madam: I was not surprised at all to learn of the hacking of the online Customs and Immigration new entry system/C5 form. Hackers have been demanding a fee through third party websites, to complete the entry form for visitors and...

THE EDITOR, Madam: Have you noticed that hearses have become a source of noise pollution? I have noticed a pattern in which hearses arrive at churches for funerals with religious music soaring at high decibels. I have also seen and heard...