THE EDITOR, Madam: Two Americans were relating to us last Sunday their recent experience of visiting Jamaica. Obviously, these two individuals were not just prophets of doom; one commented on the jerked chicken and other dishes he tried, saying...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Two decades ago today, on April 16, 2005, the historic inauguration ceremony for the Caribbean Court of Justice took place at Queen’s Hall, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. It was the fulfilment of part of the dream of the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent developments in US-Caribbean relations highlighted critical geopolitical and economic issues that warranted closer scrutiny. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Jamaica reignited debates over Trump’s...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent tariffs imposed by the United States on its trading partners reflect less a concern about trade imbalances and more a signal of a superpower grappling with its waning dominance. Whether one supports or opposes Donald...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Dr Garth Rattary’s article on Sunday, April 13 is quite interesting. It was a creative way to talk about the profound madness we encounter on our roads with these so-called taxi and minibus drivers. I have personally...
Custos warns against rejoicing when gunmen are killed God forbid a family member of his becomes a victim of crime, I guarantee he’d sing a different tune! – @jackalino14 I agree pastor. – @Sugar71985251 Understand your point, but it’s...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my views on recent US-Caribbean relations. Over the past three months, there have been several high-level diplomatic visits from international leaders, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was looking at the casualty numbers the other day and I noticed that there was something wrong with them. The number of civilians killed in Ukraine in three years of war is 12,605. Ukraine’s current population is about 29...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am a Jamaica Maritime Institute-trained professional mariner of 40 plus years’ experience. There has been much public interest about the refrigerated container that washed up on Hellshire Beach. I contacted my colleagues in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information embarked on the Cluster-based Guidance Counsellors in January 2021 in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cluster-based Guidance Counsellors in the majority of parishes...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There has been considerable confusion regarding teachers’ salaries recently. This misunderstanding stems from various news sources reporting issues related to incremental payments, causing many to believe that these payments...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is heart breaking that Zimbabwe’s healthcare system – once a model for African countries — has collapsed, and the country is not in a state to celebrate World Health Day. The irresponsible, reckless and irrational...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Being a teacher in Jamaica is supposedly one of the most rewarding professions, if the definition of reward includes endless responsibilities, minimal compensation, and a front-row seat to a struggling education system. There...
Some NWC systems test positive for E. coli, but no need to boil water – MOH It would be important if they had stated the numbers they received for some of the tests done. One to 10 per 100ml of water is OK while we would generally aim for zero....
THE EDITOR, Madam: UX (user experience) design principles, as a subset of user-centred design (UCD), is concerned with enhancing the user’s interactive experience with a product, service or system. Various areas of product development such as...
THE EDITOR, MADAM: I pen this letter with a mixture of curiosity and concern regarding our esteemed minister of health’s current sojourn in the Philippines, where he is, as busy as a bee, recruiting specialist nurses. As reported in the The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A package of salmon from a major supermarket contained the warning that this “contains fish”, which I had hoped it would. Why can’t we get this extreme honesty, or basically any honesty, from our politicians? Australia is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We seek from this newspaper clarity in its reporting as it pertains an article headlined, “Massive Win for teachers” published on April 06, 2025. The Jamaica Teachers’ Association, too, needs to communicate with its members on...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This proposed response is primarily for upper-level (however determined) championships. It does not require a race to be restarted except for equipment malfunction or physical environmental disturbance. For events that are...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Graham Serjeant –whose life’s work was in sickle cell research and the care of persons with complications of the disease – passed away recently. This is my letter of appreciation written on behalf of Jamaican beneficiaries,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is indeed a sad period for Jamaica. It simply doesn’t sit well with me that late last month, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a visit to Jamaica to talk with Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on a wide range of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Donald Trump just may have the right answer for the Gaza Strip. And it’s perfectly legal under international law. As per the League of Nations’ acceptance of the San Remo Accords, following World War One, and Article 80 of the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was born and spent the first 25 years of my life in Mandeville. I witnessed firsthand the economic security that once came from the bauxite/alumina industry, and I lived with the pride of being part of a community known for...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I commend Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) for facilitating the education of countless Caribbean students over the years. The CXC’s efforts have contributed to the students’ academic success. However, I wish to respectfully...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The minister of finance and the public service recently indicated the government’s intention to implement a pay-for-performance system for public sector employees, including teachers, focusing on efficiency, service delivery,...
