THE EDITOR, Madam: On June 23, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) announced it had discontinued the case against Wisynco Ltd. for an alleged breach of Section 11 of the Wild Life Protection Act. The reason given was that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Back in 1865, Lewis Carrol wrote Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland with the title character declaring that things were ‘curiouser and curiouser’ as she first entered his world of make-believe; that famous phrase perfectly...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The National Housing Trust (NHT) has made modest adjustments aimed at increasing access to home ownership, raising loan ceilings, reducing interest rates, and tweaking eligibility requirements. While these efforts are...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In Jamaica, those fortunate enough to qualify for a mortgage and own a home are required to pay property taxes. A portion of these taxes is intended to support community infrastructure, including the maintenance of roads....
THE EDITOR, Madam: I wish to draw attention to a pressing issue that hampers Jamaica’s academic progress, the absence of a standardised lesson planning framework across our Jamaican schools. It is disheartening to see lesson planning being...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner columnist Norris McDonald wrote an interesting column headlined ‘Garvey’s ghost and Jamaica’s roast breadfruit politics!’. In the column, he wrote “The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) was once led by towering figures...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government of Jamaica through its Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, in conjunction with the China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), has constructed major highway projects along the eastern and western...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is troubling to note the events associated with the appointment of Dennis Chung to head the Financial Investigations Division (FID), and it is very difficult, given the circumstances, to avoid getting the impression that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The church in Jamaica is committed to preserving and strengthening the institutions that are vital to combating corruption in public life. We believe in governance that is accountable, transparent, and grounded in integrity. It...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Globally, only 16.5 per cent of engineers are women. Historically, the field of engineering has been a typically male environment. STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) at school were viewed more...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The suggestion that Donald Trump should win a Nobel Peace Prize, much less several, as he believes, is unsound and offensive. A subjective assessment of the list of Peace Prize winners, and other Nobel categories, shows people...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The story regarding the athletes gaining opportunities to become citizens of Türkiye is fascinating. Is it possible to provide information as a public service to the general population on how we may access such facilities....
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica explores nuclear technology for civilian applications, concerns about the safety and security of its nuclear reactor have come to the forefront. The University of the West Indies, Mona, is home to a 20-kilowatt...
THE EDITOR, Madam: With the recent release of PEP results, a familiar wave of anxiety has rippled across households in Jamaica. I was scrolling through social media when I saw a video where a young lady clearly expressed that she wouldn’t tell...
THE EDITOR, Madam: International Day of Play (IDP) passed on June 11, 2025 with very little fanfare. However, this relative non-recognition belies the fundamental importance of what IDP represents and seeks to promote, particularly for children...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This month, celebrating World Refugee Day, we raise our voices in solidarity with the millions of people across the globe who have been forcibly displaced due to war, persecution, climate disaster, and structural violence. In...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is with heartfelt sorrow and deep respect that I write this tribute to the late Dr Joyce Glasgow, a consummate educator, dedicated scientist, faithful Anglican, and talented organist. Her remarkable contributions to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Some time ago, former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell made a statement that shook Jamaican track and field fans. He said if his children decided to pursue athletics, they would not be representing Jamaica should the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Gatekeeping, in its simplest definition, is the act of controlling access to resources, information, and opportunities. However, in Jamaica, gatekeeping has morphed into a weapon of systemic oppression. It has been misused and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As the school year draws to a close, many students are preparing for the well-deserved summer break. However, before they can fully enjoy this time off, they face several significant challenges that require our attention and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a popular proverb: “It takes a village to raise a child”. But if that’s true, why are parts of the village quietly feeding our children harmful food, then hiding their hands? Across Jamaica, the rate of children living...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has been rocked, on the eve of the Junior and Senior National Championships, by the news that three of our top athletes, Roje Stona, Rajindra Campbell and Jaydon Hibbert, have switched allegiance to Türkiye. There has...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Despite the hoopla from the current administration about the acquisition of more and more garbage trucks, collection of refuse in the Belvedere, Happy Grove, Mount Royal and Plantation Heights areas of Red Hills, St Andrew,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Watching an online post from a KFC location in Jamaica, the excitement over the fried chicken seemed surreal. The roadblock because of people joining long lines to perhaps get the once in a lifetime ‘brawta’ or, just to be...
