THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing this letter with reference to the article, ‘Consultations may delay tabling of republic status legislations’, published in The Gleaner on May 24. I absolutely concur with the general accord for “a ceremonial...
THE EDITOR, Madam; There is more heat than light in the debate about pay increases for parliamentarians. Politicians on both sides of the argument are conflicted and cannot lead public discourse. The people just don’t believe them. It means that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the article, ‘Christianity and decolonisation’, columnist Louis Moyston failed in proving his thesis that “The problems of our times, such as lack of unity, a dysfunctional education system, chronic underdevelopment, and...
Golding wants 40 per cent increase in income tax threshold He’s been asking for this from his 2022 budget presentation. He’s not the only one to have asked for it. Economist Damien King asked for 50 per cent. Even the government has said they...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke announced massive hike in parliamentarians’ salaries, one of the reasons given was to attract and retain the brightest and best in politics. This clearly suggests the brightest and best are not...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I watched Nigel Clarke on ‘All Angles’ struggle with Dionne Jackson Miller when asked about the massive salary increases for Jamaican politicians, relative to others in the Caribbean. Clarke tried to justify the increases,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: May 25 is celebrated as Africa Day on the African continent and in the African diaspora. It commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. In Jamaica, many persons and organisations will celebrate...
THE EDITOR, Madam: While I don’t hold much faith in scriptural teachings, I do give credence to the biblical claim (Jeremiah 17:9) that base corporeal human nature is “desperately wicked”. Many monotheists insist upon creating their Creator’s...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a mushrooming need to connect to the global village into which the world has been compressed. The rapid rise in the Internet and artificial intelligence (AI) ... seems to have displaced myriads of workers such as those...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Minister Nigel Clarke, why is there no mention of the benefits, which may be greater than 25 per cent of base salaries, that come with this huge salary package for politicians under this new public-sector compensation regime? Why...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing as a logical, critical, and well-thinking Jamaican to commend both Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding for their recent decisions regarding their salaries. It is indeed commendable...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I read the attempt at an explanation for the massive salary increases for politicians written by Dr Nigel Clarke, the minister of finance, that was published in The Sunday Gleaner. I would like to respond. As he has done since...
THE EDITOR, Madam: An open letter to students My dear students, You may be the ones who sit in my classroom. Or I may have taught you at one time or another. I know that life seems to be running away from you, but trust me, it is not. May is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is with reference to the editorial ‘Hunker down on Haiti’ published on Sunday, May 21. The editorial is calling for Prime Minister Andrew Holness to put into practice the leadership of CARICOM on Haiti and other regional...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I recently attended Traffic Court in Claremont, St Ann. It is the first time that I have ever set foot in His Majesty’s court. Albeit, I should not have been there because I was unfairly ticketed, which resulted in the learned...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am an economist and a member of the Jamaican diaspora in the United Kingdom. Quite frankly, I am somewhat taken aback by the nature of the dialogue concerning a raise of pay for the prime minister and other government...
Nigel Clarke | Leadership salaries in public service “A most sober contribution/explanation. Many politicians retire and live in destitution, after giving their best years to public service. That sorry scenario should be alleviated now. Jamaica’...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The words of our national anthem is a prayer and whether or not one admits it, it’s to God; not just some divine being, but the one ‘Eternal Father’. That prayer symbolises hope in a time of crisis and voices a cry for help...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with a heavy heart and a burning passion for justice. Jamaica is facing grave injustice that strikes at the very core of our values and threatens the well-being of our people. It was announced that the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) has noted the recent press release issued by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) on May 14 on the pollution of Rio Cobre. In its release, NEPA stated that its technical team...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express deep concern regarding the current constitutional reform process, which fails to ensure adequate citizen participation and engagement. While appreciating the ongoing dialogue on this crucial matter, it...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent attacks on Beryllium security guards who were servicing automated teller machines (ATMs) across the island have uncovered, amplified and caused some serious problems, chief of which are immorality, poverty and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Flag Day is usually a joyful celebration in many countries, when citizens express pride in the most obvious symbol of their homeland. This was not the case on May 18, when many thousands of flag-waving ultra-nationalist...
THE EDITOR, Madam: While most would agree that current salaries paid to politicians are below par, the level of increases announced recently by Minster of Finance Nigel Clarke, as much as 200 per cent, was a lot to absorb in one sitting. I think...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Many persons may have had some scepticism around the recently held Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Expo. There were comments like, “That money may have been better spent on fighting crime!”, or “I am in no way impressed with...
