THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent years, the language of feminism has become more visible. It is evident in academic circles, activist spaces, advertisements, boardroom presentations, and branding campaigns. Terms like ‘empowerment’, ‘girl boss’, and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The edicts of politicians are easily erased by the reality on the ground. A candle can still light the darkness, admittedly in a small way than an electrical bulb. However, the candle left unattended is far more dangerous and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Every Easter, I ponder the concept that Jesus Christ’s nature and teachings even left John the Baptist, who believed in him as the saviour, troubled by his apparently contradictory version of the Hebraic messiah, with which...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Easter is a time of deep reflection, reminding us of the ultimate sacrifice, a testament to love and unwavering commitment. As we walk through this sacred season, we remember the story etched in the scriptures: the arrest and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Everyone wants Jamaica to go digital but few are talking about the cost. As a business owner, I can tell you that, every time a customer swipes a credit card, we lose money. A typical J$2,000 sale can attract up to four per...
PNP wants Patois declared an official language Why? We already speak it fluently, and speakers of Patois understand Standard English when spoken to them just fine. – @madald2 So dat is her best she bring to the table. They’re always trying to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica approaches yet another election cycle, it is imperative for the electorate to reflect on the numerous promises made by the current administration and the glaring discrepancies between these pledges and the present...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Students need to know that it’s not enough any more to just study hard and get good grades. The world is changing faster than ever, and if they’re not paying attention, they’ll miss opportunities that could change their life...
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...
