THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to highlight the urgent need to enhance road safety, particularly concerning public passenger vehicles (PPVs). The alarming frequency of accidents, often attributed to reckless driving, continues to claim lives and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Growing up in rural St Mary, the public libraries in Port Maria and Highgate were vibrant, essential spaces in the lives of children like myself. After school and on weekends, those buildings came alive, serving as community...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As the Government of Jamaica is considering registering short-term rentals such as Airbnb, special care must be taken – particularly when it comes to smaller operators hosting fewer than 20 guests. While regulation can serve a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: At the beginning of the Second World War, Winston Churchill described the actions of Russia as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”, describing something extremely difficult to understand or explain. That famous...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to bring attention to the Motor Vehicle Noise Abatement Act which is being increasingly and blatantly ignored. Ask the people who live close to the road and wherever there are steep inclines requiring engine...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Attorney-at-law Bert Samuels wrote a letter to the editor on July 17 headlined ‘Assault on trial by jury’, which outlined the importance of having jury trials. Jury trials are an integral part of the legal system, as they...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Driving in Zimbabwe has become increasingly dangerous and frustrating. A key factor behind the chaos is the frequent and dangerous practice of cars driving in the wrong lanes. Zimbabwe’s road infrastructure has not kept pace...
THE EDITOR, Madam: For decades, students and families in rural Jamaica have faced persistent hardship simply trying to get to and from school. Complaints about the rural school transport system are not new. They are rooted in deep systemic issues...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is quite obvious that many countries worldwide do not want and have respect for the people of colour. This is especially the case in most white-dominated countries. Not all Caucasians are like this but sadly, too many of...
JUTC to launch rural express service to towns across Jamaica Negril don’t even have a good bus centre. Is there a plan to improve the transport centre in these towns? – @iam_tracyann Mek mi get the schedule dey! If there’s one on my route I use...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It has been voiced repeatedly that the situation in Haiti calls for serious involvement from CARICOM. In fact, it seems that every country, in the immediate proximity of Haiti, should get involved. Military personnel from Kenya...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Trial by jury, once seen as sacrosanct, is now the victim of sustained assault. Observing youthful exuberance, my grandmother would often chime in, “young bud no know storm”. I recall in 1983 when I represented some members of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Dear young people of Jamaica, I want to begin by apologising for our failure to build a country where you can bloom: academically, financially, socially, and spiritually. We dreamed of a better Jamaica but never demanded it....
THE EDITOR, Madam: Motorists and residents have expressed concern and frustration about the National Water Commission’s (NWC) decision to lay pipes along Wellington Drive during peak hours, causing horrific traffic congestion. This follows...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica faces an escalating governance crisis marked by a concerning pattern of actions from the prime minister and his administration that undermine transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. These incidents point to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Several weeks ago, I authored an editorial titled ‘Deep-rooted issues in WI cricket need to be addressed’ ( The Gleaner, May 5, 2025). In it, I highlighted long-standing structural deficiencies that have contributed to the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write with concern after reading the article published on Sunday, July 13, titled “Not Certified – Elhydro Got $1.4b School Bus Contract Without Dealer Status.” I believe this matter calls for thoughtful public discourse, not...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The global dominance of West Indies in Test cricket lasted from about 1976 to 1995. In the 30 years that have elapsed since that time, about 100 players have represented the West Indies in Test cricket; of that number of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Dr Xinyu Addae-Lee’s recent article, “You want babies? Give women a better birthing experience”, is both timely and deeply necessary. The issues raised go beyond hospital policy; they strike at the heart of how we treat women,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner, on July 2, published a news story titled ‘Mercia Fraser disappointed with sentences of cops collared for son’s 2014 death’. I very much understand the disappointment which Mrs Fraser has relating to the prison...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have been fortunate enough to travel to many countries outside of Jamaica and the Caribbean. Yet, every time I return home, I am left with the unsettling feeling that our path to real development is not blocked by foreign...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent discourse around the plight of Haitian migrants has stirred a necessary debate about Jamaica’s national priorities and approach to immigration. While compassion is a commendable virtue, it must not blind us to the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The bottom line is that the Government of Jamaica, in not cutting ties with the UK Privy Council and making the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Jamaica’s final appeal court, is sending a clear and unambiguous message. In...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is growing public concern, and even some outrage on social media, at the reported $25 million price tag to stage this year’s National Political Debates. According to Brian Schmidt, chairman of the Jamaica Debates...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Haiti is burning and its people, once the champions of liberation and resistance in the Caribbean, are now facing the weight of unimaginable hardship. The question is if Haiti is still on CARICOM’s agenda. It is a painful...
