THE EDITOR, Madam: I think the era of true Anancyism became most pronounced with the explosion of the Internet on the world stage. Anancy has always found novel ways to offer apparent benefits as traps, as may be observed in places like Half-Way...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Yesterday I had the chore of contacting Flow customer service as my services had all vanished – again (this happens with a regularity that is uncanny – about every two weeks), and then became engaged in a most odd conversation...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Now that August’s pay is out of the way, board chairs and principals should have a better understanding of the complement of teachers that they have to officially start the 2023-24 academic year next Monday. Likewise, Education...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has some of the best athletes in the world, but pleasing Jamaicans is one of the hardest things to do. Jamaica ended fourth overall on the medals table at the just-concluded 19th edition of the World Athletics...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Richard Byles, must be feeling quite lonely these days. After all, his recent comments on the need for restraint in the granting of wage increases have landed him in hot water. But isn’t it...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The mixing of religion and politics is like mixing beans and cheese, or melon and milk – an immediate mental indigestion. Yet, Pope Francis praising Russia imperialism amid the war in Ukraine rivals even the oddity of cereal...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Children are among those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and environmental damage worldwide, yet they are the least responsible for this global crisis which is now threatening their rights. The UN Committee on...
Campbell facing two more defamation suits “Look here, when politicians are on the political platform, they are often overtaken by a kind of spirit, they are just not them usual selves any more. And when the people give them “forward”, all bets...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Spanish FA President Luis Rubiales, who has been placed under suspension, should step down to end the backlash and protect himself, his mental health and his family. I reference his celebration involving his alleged hug and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaicans are very passionate about sports, and especially track and field events. We love to see our athletes win. However, I think the World Athletics Championships, which concluded on Sunday, exposed our nasty and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In an earlier letter, I encouraged Jamaicans to watch news sources that covered both sides of the political arguments/conflict going on in my country. Similar letters I’ve written received the same attention here in The Gleaner...
The EDITOR, Madam: Recently, the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) wrote in this newspaper about challenges with receiving environmental information through the Access to Information (ATI) Act. Since then, we received two responses to our five ATI...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaican tourism industry and its leadership must be commended for earning foreign exchange revenues to the country. There is no doubt that the opportunities for employment for a vast percentage of the rural population is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: When books will be written about Donald Trump’s political rise and fall, few authors will be able to turn a blind eye to his January 23, 2016 pre-election comment in Iowa. There, he said, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth...
JPS customers to pay more U all caan bear to see ppl happy ... we on a high from World Champs and unoo just use a pin and buss ppl bubble. – @sherylg2k Now, explain how Jamaica is a good place to do business but have such high energy prices?...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is no better moment to celebrate than the release of Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) results. Hearty congratulations are in order to the candidates who will receive accolades, praise, and admiration...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As the government and people of Guyana mark the 200th anniversary of the Demerara 1823 slave rebellion, we can relate with the people of Jamaica. Even as we look back at the ill-fated day with revulsion and horror, cognisant...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The 2014 Statistical Institute of Jamaica report defines or measure employment as: “Individuals .... being employed if they are 14 years and over and engaged in some economic activity for at least one hour in the week before...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Crucial results of a Central American run-off election last weekend were lost in the newsroom shuffle. Instead, television and computer screens were filled with pictures of terrifying natural phenomena of huge, raging forest...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It was reported recently that the PM of Belize sent one of his ministers on leave from Cabinet duties pending the outcome of an investigation related to impropriety involving a female attorney. The report suggests that the...
THE EDITOR, Madam ; This is an open letter to Richard Byles, governor of the Bank of Jamaica Dear Mr Byles, I am shocked and angry at your most recent comments (August 21, 2023) cautioning businesses against excessive pay rises for employees...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Those who argue that Patois brings with it serious communication gaps may be right in some respects; yet, that could also be true of any language. But to say that because an existing highway already provides several bridges...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Fresh sets of new books and other school gear, Newly purchased and well-pressed sets of uniforms. Unpacked shoes ready to transport us to our places of learning, Students curiously awaiting the arrival old friends and new...
THE EDITOR, Madam: An article titled ‘Multimillion-dollar white elephant’ published in The Sunday Gleaner on August 20, 2023, written by Mark Titus, solidifies my unwavering opinion that Jamaica, notwithstanding signs of so-called economic...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is hard to imagine that in this day and age, we still have people going to get water for daily use, especially in the large, developing areas of this country. It is also hard to imagine that in an area that is considered to...
