THE EDITOR, Madam: As we grow louder in our collective condemnation of violence, is it pretence? Hypocrisy? How can we champion peace while we continue to herald the use of homophobic violence? Or will we continue to shut our eyes, pretending it...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As the hurricane season approaches, much attention is given to the steps individuals should take to protect their homes and families. However, there are two community pillars that often go underprepared in disaster planning:...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica grapples with increasingly severe droughts and water insecurity, consideration should be given for building a resilient water system. The island is experiencing its worst drought since 2014, with rainfall at just 28...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent seizure of over 200 illegal firearms and a substantial cache of ammunition in Jamaica is more than just a police success, it is a lifeline extended to over 1,000 Jamaicans who might otherwise have become victims of...
New hotels being required to provide beach access to Jamaicans I think along with this new policy, the government should design a robust anti-harassment policy as well. Anyone caught harassing or repeatedly harassing visitors and guests should...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a high school social studies teacher, I feel compelled to express my deep concern regarding the recent public condemnation by Equality for All Foundation in response to a political candidate’s use of a song that denounces...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Literally millions of words have been strung together concerning the war in Gaza. A common thread is declaring the conflict was started by Hamas attacking Israelis on October 7, 2023; leaving unmentioned that war of one type or...
THE EDITOR, Madam:Jamaica is importing more and more batteries. But what will happen to the ones which have already been exhausted – disposal in a landfill? Batteries contain toxic, heavy metals which (have the potential to/will) destroy...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Elon Musk has decreased his time in the Oval Office so he can attend to his other interests, and it’s probably a good idea. SpaceX’s Flight 9 went up for quite a way, getting to empty outer space before yet again another boo-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There’s a recurring pattern in Jamaica where citizens complain about the seemingly stagnant and low standard of living, while the Government increasingly floods our media outlets with evidence of infrastructural improvements...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to formally lodge a complaint to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF’s) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) regarding the increasing incidence of excessive noise caused by motorcycles in the Roehampton...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In light of the recent situation where a particular politician called for a homophobic song to be played at a political rally, I must add my voice to the fray. It is entirely distasteful for an elected leader of the people to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Someone once described Hanalei Bay in Hawaii as heaven on Earth – but today, the descendants of native Hawaiians can barely afford to live there. Their ancestral lands have been sold off, piece by piece, to wealthy outsiders....
THE EDITOR, Madam: The headline and tone of your article ‘Squabble Over Scripts’ on May 24 are regrettable. While the issue raised is important, framing it as a professional clash distracts from the real concern: patient safety. The media plays a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There was just one reason why Mario Deane, instead of the immediate release he should have received, was sent to the cell where he was beaten to the death he suffered three days later in a hospital. It was because he spoke his...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The world of education is changing fast and one of the biggest shifts is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). There are a lot of different opinions about AI in schools, but it can really improve how we teach and learn. To...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Police corruption has been a serious and longstanding problem within the Jamaica Constabulary Force. This has been significantly hindering the police force from effectively tackling crimes. Recently, a former retired assistant...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the business article, ‘Calls for overhaul to motor repairs in Jamaica,’ published in The Gleaner on May 25. A comprehensive review of auto repairs and also partnership is a welcome step. This...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The next general election won’t be like previous one as lot of people will be voting on the urgent issues facing Jamaica. With high levels of public concern around corruption, cost of living, youth unemployment and as the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: At the risk of earning the ire of those who wear orange or green tinted glasses, I believe our political system doesn’t serve anyone but those who are elected. The laws they make are for the lesser mortals that they govern and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The alarming prevalence of violence against women and girls is made even more tragic by a culture that blames victims instead of holding perpetrators accountable. Rather than directing outrage at the men who commit these crimes...
THE EDITOR, Madam: One simply must commend Kristen Gyles’ timely and penetrating ‘Labour Day’ article, on Friday, May 23, posing the ‘fertile’ question: “Birth rate increase – at what cost?” Her cautionary tale of China’s former one-child policy...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner on April 29 published a letter to the editor headlined ‘Are extra-judicial killings justice or vengeance?’ The letter, inter alia, stated “In recent months, a troubling pattern has re-emerged – the normalization of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a Jamaican and a high-school teacher currently living and working in Georgia, I have been following the conversation surrounding the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC). While many educators in Jamaica have voiced concerns, I...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica moves steadily toward the next general election, Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ call to “Choose Jamaica” strikes an emotional chord. It is a powerful phrase, meant to rally national pride. But beneath the surface, it...
