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...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A water gun or two mental pipes bound together which has the appearance of a double-barrelled shotgun found in your possession can be considered an imitation firearm which attracts a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Prime Minister Andrew Holness recently announced that Jamaica’s poverty rate has been cut in half, now reportedly standing at 8.2 per cent. While this headline grabs attention, it warrants deeper scrutiny – not celebration....
Murders continue downward with 42 per cent reduction in homicides We are very grateful, but still too high and we won’t be satisfied until it reduces to under 200 a year! – @TowshiVentures JCF doing a good job. Not an easy country to manage....
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica continues to navigate the complexities of its tourism industry, one sector has emerged as a vital contributor to the local economy: Airbnb. While large hotels dominate the landscape, Airbnb has proven to be a game-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a recent commentary published in The Gleaner titled, “Developers Can Deliver Affordable Homes”, Dr. Christopher Burgess presents a passionate argument for improving Jamaica’s housing landscape by prioritising access and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Mahoe Gaming made its foray into the gaming industry amid much protest from then monopoly Supreme Ventures, but was welcomed by the BGLC supposedly to create more equity and variety. The introduction of its Izzizi games, in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Just when you think it couldn’t get any worse Trump officials are deporting people who have migrated from Vietnam and Myanmar to South Sudan. This, despite a court order that states it is unlawful. Although courts might not...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are writing in response to an article on the front page of your newspaper titled ‘Court Orders Scotia to Repay Gloria’s $3.5 million’. Scotiabank is disappointed with the judgment given in this case and will be immediately...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Are we seriously wondering why the birth rate is falling? Every woman’s bowel should be moved and every man’s pride broken by the graphic content of that recent video of a female nurse being assaulted on the street. When a man...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to bring to the attention of the Ministry of Transport, as well as all members of the public transportation system, a matter of great importance regarding the upcoming Labour Day observance on Friday, May 23. On this...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica heads into another general election, the nation is again awash with promises of progress and prosperity. Yet one of the most urgent and devastating crisis continues to be overlooked: the collapse of the healthcare...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my thoughts on the recent discussions surrounding the grade 10 external exams, specifically the in the customer service subject. As a customer service educator, I strongly believe that making the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: International Day of the Boy Child is recognised annually on May 16 which focusses on boys and their well-being, their needs to feel happy, healthy, and valued within family and community. This day highlights the unique...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a troubling tendency in Jamaica to glance at a roadside mechanic or a welder and quickly conclude that we need ‘better technicians’. But the truth is more complex and far more urgent. For high-quality service delivery...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a National Youth Parliamentarian, I represented the voices of youth at the 15th sitting of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica in 2024. During this session, we addressed a critical issue that threaten the well-being of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: For the longest while, I have been trying to discover the justice that the Government considers will flow to Jamaicans in leading them to abandon the monarchy while they remain tied to the monarch’s court, the UK-based Judicial...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I’ve always respected Delano Seiveright who is now a senator and minister of state in the Ministry of Tourism. I felt his appointment, along with Audrey Marks’, was well-deserved and a step into the right direction in bringing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Rotary Club of St Andrew is deeply saddened by the passing of past president Robert Gregory. His passing marks the loss of a beloved Rotarian, respected leader, and cherished friend whose influence was felt far beyond the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express deep concern and outrage over the disturbing practice emerging in some of the public schools, where students are being asked to pay exorbitant fees – in some cases as much as $25,000 – for graduation...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Shortly after Open AI released ChatGPT to the general public on November 30, 2022, by January 2023, there were over 100 million users around the world. The search engine Bing from Microsoft was powered with Generative Pre-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner’s news report dated May 15, titled ‘$400 million fraud, point of sale (POS) emergency scrapped after financial institutions fell victim to scheme’, highlights an important development. Based on how the fraudulent...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has long grappled with the horrific realities of domestic abuse, rape, molestation, and femicide. According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica and the Jamaica Constabulary Force, over 1,400 cases of sexual violence...
