THE EDITOR, Madam: We cannot put the Cuban medical professionals service in the rear view and forget what our actions have been and the consequences. We have always placed our commitment to our neighbours through lenses of human dignity above...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in support of the Most Rev Leon Golding, the head of the Anglican Church in Jamaica, who has described recent US actions toward Cuba as “ungodly”. In a time of renewed geopolitical tension, it is imperative that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent reports about possible oil offshore Jamaica have sparked understandable excitement. Many are already imagining cheaper fuel, new jobs, and a stronger economy. Hope is natural. But, as Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I recently visited an establishment in Half Way Tree and encountered a situation that left me both reflective and deeply concerned. While there, a young woman approached me in a respectful and courteous manner. She greeted me...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Trinidad’s Guardian Express recently carried an investigative report suggesting that accumulated losses from former Air Jamaica routes, taken over by Caribbean Airlines (CAL) in 2011, were a major contributor to CAL’s current...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The controversial reappointment of Dr Carla Barnett as CARICOM Secretary General raises fundamental questions of law, treaty compliance, and institutional legitimacy. This is not merely a political disagreement but a serious...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent reporting in The Guardian on the United Nations’ declaration of the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity” marks a pivotal moment in global moral reckoning. The resolution, supported by the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The current public discussion surrounding JACDEN, Mr Dennis Gordon, and the governance questions raised by the auditor general’s review of the University Hospital of the West Indies has sparked the familiar political exchanges...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Guyana stands at one of the most extraordinary moments in its history. In less than a decade, the country has moved from quiet economic promise to becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Vast offshore oil...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Contributing to the recent Budget Debate, Prime Minister Holness defended decisions taken during his administration by forging a thoroughly legitimate comparison between Alexander Bustamante’s ‘We are with the West’ posture and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I commend Danielle Archer for her searing and nationally vital column in The Sunday Gleaner of April 5 titled ‘Jamaica’s Unspoken Emergency’. In a time of unsettling civic somnolence, she has stood as a sentinel – alert,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent revelations surrounding the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) are nothing short of alarming and demand urgent national attention. The poor audit results, the absence of critical procurement files, and the...
Dennis Gordon’s JACDEN repays customs duties linked to UHWI tax exemption controversy, PAC chairman discloses. So all that grandstanding about the “Illicit 6” wasn’t based on a principled position? It was raw political expediency? – @ja_cynic...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the letter by Denarto Dennis ‘Justice as the engine of prosperity’, which rightly elevates the role of the judiciary as a central pillar of Jamaica’s long-term economic stability and growth....
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we are in the height of the Easter season that is mixed with every emotion and fear, we are reminded that God, who created this universe, has a love for us that exceeds our own imagination. The faith that we have gained...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The link between a courtroom and a counting house may not be immediately apparent, but, for a country like Jamaica, the strength of the judiciary is a critical predictor of long-term economic stability. While public discussion...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Huge crowds, numbering in the millions, filled streets in more than 3,000 American cities on Saturday, March 28. Rallying under the banner “No Kings”, protesters denounced President Trump’s policies on Iran, the cost of living...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is something profoundly fitting about the Government’s proposal – announced by Andrew Holness – to establish an “Emancipation-type” state park in Mandeville. Yet, if this initiative is to rise above mere replication and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write as a professional with multiple certifications in systems, software development, finance, business process re-engineering, artificial intelligence, and cyber security to express concern about the continued inefficiency...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Zimbabwe’s fuel crisis has become more than an economic issue, it is now a daily struggle etched into the lives of ordinary citizens. As prices continue to surge beyond reach, the burden falls heaviest on workers, families, and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to contribute to the ongoing national discussion regarding the role of ride-hailing platforms, particularly Uber, in Jamaica’s transportation and tourism sectors. While concerns have been raised, I strongly believe that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the column by Julian Robinson in In Focus, The Sunday Gleaner, which thoughtfully argues that Jamaica cannot tax its way out of an economic slowdown. His point is both timely and necessary: at a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing, in strong agreement with The Sunday Gleaner editorial on the proposed NaRRA Bill. At a moment when Jamaica stands in urgent need of credible, transparent, and accountable development frameworks, this legislation...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Huge crowds totalling into the millions filled streets in over 3,000 American cities on March 28. They labelled their rallies ‘No Kings’, protesting against President Trump’s tactics in Iran, the cost of living, immigration...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to applaud the JPS Foundation for hosting its Climate Action Conference and Expo on March 26. Given the increasing severity of weather events and our growing environmental vulnerability, an initiative of this kind is...
