THE EDITOR, Madam: Why does a tragedy have to occur before the authorities act in this country? The recent abduction and subsequent death of the eight-year-old Braeton Primary School student is yet another example of this grave flaw. Why is there...
THE EDITOR, Madam: My simple question is: Why is it taking so long to advise the public about what happened at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL)? The Government called for help from the FBI and still no results. Is the FBI still in Jamaica, and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Last Mother’s Day, the strains of Mama by popular harmony group Boyz II Men and Thank You Mama by Sizzla Kalonji blared from sound systems as they competed for the number one spot in the hearts of consumers shopping for Mother...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a child growing up in the country area in the ’60s and early ’70s and going to primary school, we used to experience up to as much as one week or more of continuous heavy rains. During those days we never heard of any major...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The current global hunger figures are alarming. More than 828 million people worldwide wake up every day without food, and the outlook for the future is not encouraging. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We have all seen school-age boys at various intersections wiping the windscreens of cars and selling wares; however, many of us are far removed from their realities. In some instances, there is disbelief that so many abuses and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Boris Johnson, universally known as ‘BoJo’, was back in the news on Friday, June 9. Members of his own caucus, whom he had led to a huge parliamentary majority just three years before, had forced him to resign as the prime...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It was a breath of fresh air hearing Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte in Parliament last week sharing her views in support of the right to life of unborn children. We agree with Minister Malahoo Forte. It would appear that...
THE EDITOR Madam: The murder of eight-year-old Danielle Rowe, is an indication of the level of savagery in Jamaica, which is troubling. I am concerned that it will get worse if drastic action is not taken to severely punish the perpetrators of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I pen this letter with a mix of incredulity and concern in response to the recent comments made by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte, regarding her lack of support for abortion. While we...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It has been rather interesting, though unfortunate, to read the various derogatory comments made about the Integrity Commission (IC) by some ministers of Government. However, I am yet to hear what law has been broken by a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Earlier this year, the judges of our highest court, the Privy Council, introduced a new procedure for dealing with “appeals as of right” from jurisdictions such as ours. This emasculates the right that was provided to the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: An effort is needed to raise awareness of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Jamaica. Any illness that requires long-term care impacts long-term health and is not primarily brought on by a severe illness, is referred to as a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am inspired to write this letter as I take offence to the blatant disregard for a nation’s laws and sensibilities with the US government defiantly displaying the rainbow flag for all to see beside the US flag. I thought to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There has been renewed interest in the integrity and accountability of our political directorate, especially since Minister Nigel Clarke announced an exorbitant increase in the salaries of politicians. The call echoes much...
Impossible Task – Former PNP chairman dismisses calls for job descriptions for members of parliament “There are metrics that can be used.” – @sherryoptin “He has some valid points. I believe there can be a standard guide, like a curriculum. MP’...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is rather unfortunate and prejudiced that the narrative concerning spousal abuse, or intimate partner violence, always seems to come from the reference point that men are the abusers. While statistics indicate that more...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The death of lawyer, media personality and politician Antonette Haughton elicited mixed reactions. The Gleaner has always prioritised balance, so I write to share memories of my friend Antonette. We met in 1983 on a packed...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a young university graduate with a degree in physics and applied physics, I was an ardent advocate of nuclear power in Jamaica. I argued that the use of nuclear power was necessary to generate abundant, cheap energy to allow...
THE EDITOR, Madam: My subject line is related to the question that many persons have been asking my husband and myself about our son Jordan Mangatal’s future with the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF). He was fortunate to have been part of the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I’ve listened earnestly to the ongoing debate on politicians’ massive salary increases announced recently by Finance Minister Nigel Clarke. One of the main issues put forward is the constant comparison to CEO salaries in big...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my concern over the recently recommended massive pay increase by Jamaican politicians without any concrete criteria to justify such an escalation. As our beloved country grapples with pressing issues...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write with a very heavy heart and disappointment about the current conditions of the ailing Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus service. For too long, promises are made by the authorities that action is been taken. It...
THE EDITOR, Madam: An odd thing, isn’t it? The young are often terrified of looking back, while the old cherish their memories. One tries to escape its own mistakes; the other has learned to forgive them, and itself. These are the lessons of time...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A noteworthy political event was held at the Iowa State Fair Grounds on June 3; just to add to the intrigue, it was the night of the full Strawberry Moon, the meteorological start of summer. The event, known as ‘Roast and Ride...
