THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent months, a troubling pattern has re-emerged – the normalisation of police killings. The reports of police fatally shooting ‘gunmen’ continue to surface, often with celebratory overtones. But since when did vengeance...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The opening of the Chinese auto mechanic establishment and the favourable reviews it has been receiving on social media has awakened Jamaican consumers’ consciousness to a level not seen since the ‘70s and ‘80s. For far too...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I refer to a recent article in The Gleaner on the ‘new’ Chinese garage in Kingston and a letter published last week titled ‘Jamaicans must be trained and hired’. I would like to draw attention to a crucial but often overlooked...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Dr Dana Morris-Dixon, minister of education, youth, skills and information, should be commended on the announcement to reintroduce reading as a dedicated, timetabled subject for teachers in grades 1–3. The reality is that if...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Since the passing of Pope Francis, there has been much discussion of the role of women in the Roman Catholic Church. Much of this giving the impression that women still play a very limited role in the Church. However, women are...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Senator Marlon Morgan’s recent assertion that “more teachers are owning homes and vehicles” under the current administration might have been encouraging, if it weren’t so glaringly disconnected from the lived realities of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Often there is a conversation about discipline and what it should look like for children. At its core, the issue is one of definition. Recently, two educators were lamenting what they called the “blatant disregard for rules” in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, at the Jamaica Teachers Annual Conference, Education Minister Donna Morris Dixon spoke about the testing of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist teachers. These remarks by the minister are certainly...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Across Jamaica, a familiar but troubling question often arises in conversation: “Would you rather have a gay son or a promiscuous daughter?” More often than not, the answer is swift and telling: “Mi rather di daughter.” This...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article, ‘Gov’t probing legality of Chinese mechanics at popular repair shop,’ published in The Gleaner on April 24. While Jamaica needs more skill mechanics, government must ensure that the...
No takeover plan – Chinese auto shop aims to raise industry standard; looking to expand, exchange skills with J’cans I don’t see what the problem is, at the end of the day it’s all about getting value for your money. – @SimonSa36741751 Jamaica...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to address a troubling pattern of prioritisation of titles over effective leadership in the schools. The Peter Principle, which suggests that individuals are promoted until they reach a level of incompetence is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was watching BBC news which reported that the Britain’s state-owned energy company will not be allowed to use solar panels linked to Chinese slave labour. In fact, the energy secretary, Ed Miliband, will introduce an...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There seems to be a war brewing between the Government and the Jamaica Used Car Dealers Association over the seeming widespread misuse of vehicle demonstration licence plates, with the Government seriously considering an...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As the general secretary for the National Association of UNESCO Clubs, I had the honour of representing Jamaica as a delegate at the First Global Youth Forum of UNESCO Clubs and Associations in February 2025. At the forum,...
THE EDITOR,Madam: For years, many motorists, especially women, have voiced their frustration at being overcharged by local mechanics for simple repairs. I’ve had to accompany female friends to garages, as some mechanics exploit their lack of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A body camera worn by a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), especially one who is on frontline duty is, arguably, the most effective piece of hardware/technological tool to assist him, as well as members of the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently an acquaintance of mine made a comment that as a nation Jamaica does not need these frequent public holidays. His statement gave me pause and for some reason my inner Jamaican almost found it offensive. I replied that...
THE EDITOR,Madam: I note with interest The Gleaner’s concern about the general ignorance of Jamaicans of their fundamental rights and freedoms, and their seeming readiness to trade them as expressed in your editorial of April 22. Blatant abuse of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As the world reflects on Pope Francis’ passing, it is imperative to examine the essence of his leadership style, which transcended mere promises and sought to enact meaningful change. A transformational leader, as epitomised by...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Growing up, I often heard the phrase “handouts” in relation to politicians, believing that the root of our societal issues lay solely with them. However, as I’ve matured and gained a deeper understanding of our political...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Easter Sunday marked three months since the inauguration of the US president, although it may seem a lot longer. So much has happened in the second coming of Donald Trump, with dramatic policy changes effecting many lives at...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Crime-fighting in Jamaica is not for the faint of heart. Over the past five years, statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) reveal that our nation has endured approximately 6,216 murders. People have ample...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was watching a camera focused at street level on Bourbon Street in New Orleans where St. Peter (I’m not kidding) crosses. I got into checking on it, the webcam live view, during the recent Mardi Gras celebrations there –...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is certainly odd, that the Easter celebration, which is held to acknowledge the resurrection of Jesus Christ, seems to be bordering on sacrilege. Perhaps, for countries whose population is dwindling in numbers, increase in...
