THE EDITOR, Madam: The world is becoming increasingly hostile towards women and girls. Sadly, by now each one of us may know of someone who has been targeted on the basis of gender-based violence. What is equally disturbing is the fact that the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to The Gleaner editorial of August 3 titled “Palestinian Sovereignty”. The editorial’s call for justice in Palestine is commendable but overlooks key facts and legal positions that are crucial to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The rural school bus Initiative by the Government of Jamaica has got mixed reactions from the public. Many of the buses are left-hand drive vehicles. As a citizen of Jamaica, I wish to add my voice to the conversation. My sole...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There have been media reports where both political party operatives have been accused of removing each others’ banners, posters and billboards in a few communities. However, both party leaders have appealed to their supporters...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I note the article - Kingston - Jamaica’s capital - a tragedy, and endorse the commentary (by Elizabeth Morgan) . This issue highlights a growing concern for New Kingston as well. The area is left with many unoccupied...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write today with deep respect and a spirit of reflection to commend the Dr Andrew Holness-led Government for transferring two plots of Crown lands in Albion, St James, to the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society for the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A bit unfair to impose labels on Kingston. Look at some other countries capital cities and they are much much worse. England – cramped, dirty and riddled with violence that makes Kingston look like a beacon of respectability....
THE EDITOR, Madam: The massive party held on the Puerto Seco Beach in Discovery Bay on Sunday, August 3 has drawn the ire of thousands of residents and passers-by who were trapped in their homes and on the streets by the traffic snarls that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The composition of our body politic is; (1) a spine of the courage and sacrifices of our national heroes and freedom fighters; (2) the organs of our missionaries, icons and celebrities; (3) the blood of our people’s aspirations...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I wish that I could offer some comfort to the writer of the Letter of the Day on July 30, titled ‘Who is speaking on behalf of the people?’ He detailed his experience at the Sangster International Airport where he was issued a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As another Emancipation and Independence weekend concludes on Jamaica’s north coast, I write to highlight the urgent need for proper urban planning and environmental consideration in our major events. While celebrations like “...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we celebrate our Emancipation and Independence, we must be mindful of the systems and ideologies that continue to oppress people across the world. Yet, there is an unsettling drift in Jamaica towards insularity and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica celebrated Emancipation one uncomfortable truth remains ignored: more than 60 per cent of students entering Grade 7 cannot read at a functional level, nor can some of them they count their own lunch money – if they...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As the election campaign season intensifies, both major political parties have launched rallies across the island in anticipation of the upcoming polls. While Section 65 of the Jamaican Constitution mandates that a general...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On August 6, Jamaicans will be celebrating Independence Day. It saddens me to think that after 63 years Jamaica is still only partially independent. There can be no true independence until we abolish the Judicial Committee of the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On July 28 at his luxury golf resort in Scotland, President Donald Trump finally admitted that there was real starvation in Gaza. This came during a lengthy press conference with British PM Sir Keir Starmer, and in direct...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Ministry of Education’s plan to hold back underperforming students, as reported on July 24, raises more questions than answers. While the goal is commendable, the lack of clarity and preparation is troubling with schools...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The language attitude survey conducted by The Jamaican Language Unit in 2005 highlighted that more than 75 per cent of people are speakers of Jamaican Creole (Patwah). Jamaican Creole possesses all the features and rules of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In 2014, Chinese film-maker Zhang Yimou and his wife paid a fine of $1.2 million for having a third child, which was against the law. They didn’t go to jail. It was treated more like a very big parking ticket, but it was...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to The Gleaner story, ‘Secret Raid’, which reported that in a special operation on Tuesday morning a police constable believed to be involved in gun-trafficking was nabbed. This is great work done...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we mark our 63rd year of Independence, I write as a young Jamaican, full of gratitude for how far we’ve come, and filled with a deep hope that we will take the next bold step in becoming a republic. Independence was a...
Extending the business hours doesn’t make a better business. Try improving the product. – @aspire_literacy Incorporate more AI and parents in home work centres. – @AndreDun001876 So the union was blindsided? – @s_winsome We need to change...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica approaches another general election, I have spoken with some Christians who openly declare that voting is a waste of time. They have dismissed the entire democratic process as an exercise in futility, often repeating...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a period of increased transparency and acceptance, coupled with unlimited access to the digital world, Gen Zs have been exposed to a plethora of information on relationships and sex. However, this freedom comes with risks....
THE EDITOR, Madam: Professor Hilary Beckles gets a failing grade when he distorts a historical event in West Indies cricket. He asserts that controversial fast bowler Roy Gilchrist was unfairly terminated from Test selection following his...
