THE EDITOR, Madam: I am appealing to the US Embassy in Kingston not to fly the LGBTQ flag. This flag symbolises disrespect for the law of God, in the Holy Scriptures, which teach that God made male and female, in the beginning of creation, so...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am disappointed, sad, overwhelmingly frustrated as I write this letter. I am not seeking to be exonerated, as actions bring consequences; I just need to express some thoughts. I happen to be one of many who had outstanding...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to explore Jamaica’s identity and heritage, specifically in relation to the Taino people, who were the original inhabitants of our land. While acknowledging the presence of East Indians and Chinese who arrived...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Member countries of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) and the 2017 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference led the call for the establishment of World Food Safety Day (WFSD), which was approved by the UN...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The letter published in The Gleaner, titled ‘AI (artificial intelligence), friend or foe’, seemed to have ended a little undecided as the question itself. The letter cited examples why being conservative and balanced in any...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to you on behalf of Salada Foods Jamaica Limited, as we join the nation in mourning the passing of Lascelles Chin, a true visionary and a remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on Jamaica’s business landscape...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We at the Advocates Network are concerned that despite our protests continuing at Heroes Circle daily, there has been no attempt by the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to roll back the salaries of politicians. Despite the seemingly...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Chartist movement was the first mass movement driven by the working classes in England. It grew following the failure of the 1832 Reform Act to extend the vote beyond those owning property. In 1838 a People’s Charter was...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) has been receiving numerous complaints about poor air quality due to ongoing open burning of garbage, plastics and garden waste. Despite contacting relevant authorities, such as the Jamaica...
THE EDITOR, Madam: When the Beach Authority Act was passed by the government in 1954 most Jamaicans thought that access to all the beaches was guaranteed. Back then travel to these recreational areas by residents far removed from the coastline...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The World Health Organization (WHO) is proposing a revised set of amendments to the International Health Regulations and, at a meeting in May 2022, set a time frame of 18 months within which a member state can lodge an objection...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I would like to share my thoughts on the recent massive salary increase awarded to parliamentarians. Mr Prime Minister and esteemed Cabinet members, the Jamaican people are deeply concerned and weary of politicians who seem to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Over the past several months, numerous articles, news reports and documentaries alike have been dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) and the possible implications for various sectors, such as education, security, and even...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I too am saddened by the passing of Princess Pauline. (See Jamaican mongrel dies in Canada in the The S tar). Only last year January, we were delighted to see Pauline suited and booted for the Canadian winter. But on May 30, she...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaicans from all walks of life understand the crucial connection between governance and our desired outcomes: a thriving economy, order, freedom, and justice. These themes are deeply ingrained in our history and culture, and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have a friend in need of blood for an upcoming surgery. I regularly give blood for people in need and encourage others to do so. I last gave for another person on March 26. In the developed nations of the world, the time...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am a Jamaican university student studying in Canada and like other students here, I am outraged that the Jamaican Government is so unconscionable and unjust to bully teachers and other professionals to accept far less than...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Lascelles Chin, executive chairman of LASCO Affiliated Companies, stood tall as one of Jamaica’s tenacious philanthropists and entrepreneurial giants. His passing, undoubtedly, will !eave a void in the business community....
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is graduation time again. Parents of children in basic, primary, and high school are under stress to fork out hefty sums to pay for graduation packages. I got a call over the weekend to assist a youngster preparing to leave...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised countries meet annually for an over-publicised summit. The seven leaders and their invitees pose for photographs, and issue a communiqué prepared by bureaucrats well in advance,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Last week, my daughter, who is currently taking her Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams, lost two days of learning because the teachers’ union called for a strike. Jamaicans are under the illusion that the Jamaica...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I read the beautiful and entertaining article from Tony Deyal in The Gleaner of Saturday, May 27. He did a great job explaining how important dogs are in man’s life. However, after recognising the huge impact these pets have,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Bull Bay communities have a water problem for over five years. I have written emails to the National Water Commission, the Office of the Utilities Regulation, and to the governor general from 2019 which attest to this. Now,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have been coming Jamaica a few times from the United States for four decades now to visit my family. I’m American and my husband’s family hails from Kingston. I have a special love for Jamaica and a strong connection to the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The scheduled protest organised for the rollback of parliamentarians’ salaries at Emancipation Park was peaceful, but there were questions about the whereabouts of teachers, nurses, doctors and security personnel on site. Let...
