THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the letter, “Treat constitutional reform with urgency,” published in The Gleaner on September 20. I am deeply concerned about the lack of the electorate reading and understanding the content and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent swearing-in of 18 ministers, 13 state ministers, and one parliamentary secretary, bringing Jamaica’s executive ranks to 32, has sparked renewed debate about whether our government is too large or too small for a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The compensation review package for teachers and restructuring of the teacher’s hierarchy could lead to an exodus of teachers which underscore low performance, which has contributed to an impoverished educational system. To...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding. I am writing with reference to the article, “INDECOM rings body-cam alarm again as police killings spike by 111 per cent,”...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent action by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) to remove the children of TikToker June ‘Rosalee’ Dixon after her own alarming online statements is a reminder that vigilance saves lives. She outed...
Published:Saturday | September 20, 2025 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Notwithstanding the many instances in life when I’ve mused on swaying the unchecked powers securely reposed in the safe and balanced remit of God, without failure, I’m immediately disabused of such frivolity whenever I consider...
Published:Saturday | September 20, 2025 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: A love between a man and a woman has to be more than a romantic attraction. For true love is all-encompassing. It is the antidote for good mental and physical well-being – which is the basis of a stable society. But,...
Published:Saturday | September 20, 2025 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The time has come for Jamaica to complete its long-overdue journey toward full constitutional sovereignty. The Gleaner editorial makes a compelling case for not only replacing the British monarch as head of state but also for...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s domestic freight system depends almost entirely on our road network, and this creates serious challenges. Narrow roadways, frequent traffic congestion, accidents, and the strain from overloaded trucks all contribute...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having no participation on TikTok, X, Instagram, WhatsApp and other popular social media platforms, I was unaware of the importance of Charlie Kirk, until he was killed on September 10. I vaguely remember his speech as part of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On platforms like TikTok, there is a troubling global fad of parents turning their infants into public entertainers – for viral laughs, shock value, or even profit. Many clips show adorable antics. Most seem harmless. But...
Published:Thursday | September 18, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR: Madam: Two events, occurring at different times, caused unease among Christians in Jamaica. On November 17, 2013, The Gleaner reported that Rev Marjorie Lewis used salt to bless offices at the Ministry of Youth (‘Salty Ritual leaves...
Published:Thursday | September 18, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the global discourse on racial and regional accountability, a critical and often unaddressed chapter of history remains largely unspoken. While the focus has often been on the crimes of ‘Christian’ Europe and its white...
Published:Thursday | September 18, 2025 | 12:05 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Much has been written about gender issues, from violence against women, the opening of a gender-based violence centre, to closing the gender pay gap. There is even a ministry and minister with responsibility for gender affairs...
Published:Wednesday | September 17, 2025 | 12:09 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: I wish to commend Howard Mitchell and Michael McAnuff-Jones for their excellent article, ‘MPs require capabilities, not checklists’. Their analysis highlights a crucial truth: members of parliament (MPs) must be more than...
Published:Wednesday | September 17, 2025 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, on a seven-hour, late-night flight to Europe from the USA, I couldn’t help but notice a young woman seated next to me who was on her smartphone for the entire flight playing games; she was probably 18 or 19 and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Track and field in Jamaica is more than just a sport; it is a discipline that embodies values such as perseverance, teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. These values extend beyond the track, shaping individuals into well-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I want to highlight a growing concern about how our educated and professional community interacts with important issues of discipline and behaviour in our schools. It’s concerning to see that many only get involved in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The ongoing debate over school rules has once again captured public attention, but this time, it centres on whether female students should be allowed to wear edges to school. There are those who argue that “rules are rules”...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my deep concern about a troubling trend that has emerged in our society, the live broadcasting of violent crimes for clicks and views. Recent incidents, such as the widely circulated “Brownman v Police”...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a graduate of Calabar High School and former member of Calabar Cadet Unit, I feel compelled to respond to Dale Britton’s letter ‘Those Calabar lockouts’. Calabar is not merely an institution – it is a beacon of discipline,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: CARICOM members are taking careful note of the US’s current treatment of Venezuela. Trinidad Prime Minister’s endorsement of its slaughter of the Venezuelan fishermen is, nonetheless, shocking to other Caribbean countries. US...
Published:Saturday | September 13, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: It’s sad and painful that ZANU-PF has historically used land as a means of consolidating political loyalty. Stands are sometimes handed out at rallies or through party-linked housing cooperatives. Beneficiaries are told they...
Published:Saturday | September 13, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a troubling inconsistency in Jamaica’s travel health policies that deserves urgent attention. Passengers arriving from Trinidad and Tobago are currently required to undergo screening and present proof of yellow fever...
