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,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: With Easter just around the corner, my thoughts turn to hard-scrabble times growing up in Cornwall, England, in the aftermath of World War II with very few luxuries although my father was a hard-working man. My mother was a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The United States (US) finds itself once again under the leadership of President Trump, who has maintained an ‘America First’ foreign policy. But what exactly does this mean for the Caribbean, a region that the US describes as...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I register my full and unequivocal support for the points raised in The Gleaner editorial titled “ECJ convention sensible”. The comments by the attorney general were correct and represented no real revelation of facts or truth...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is a follow-up to the letter ‘Violation of sprint start limit’, published in The Gleaner on March 31. This letter references an article ‘Sprint Start Regulation in Athletics: A Critical Review’ by Matthieu Milloz, Kevin...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Indigenous peoples across the Caribbean face several challenges in post-colonial societies that cling to a violent colonial past founded upon their conquest, subordination and displacement. According to the UN, indigenous...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic is a historic endeavour. The Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, recently said that the process is now over 50 per cent...
Lisa Vasciannie | Prospects of diaspora vote for Jamaica Maybe a solution to the “diaspora vote” issue is to allow three seats in the Senate to be reserved for diaspora representatives. These would be independent non-voting seats. So they can...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Registering with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is intended to open doors to support persons disabilities. I decided to initiate the process for my son Brian. The JCPD website indicates ‘applicant must...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In 2012, the Road Safety programme combined three elements to implement an effective campaign aimed at educating and motivating the public to take personal responsibility for their safety on the nation’s roadways. The three...
“ It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the consciousness of that village.” – Elaine Hall THE EDITOR, Madam: Globally, it’s estimated that approximately one in 100 children is diagnosed with autism...
THE EDITOR,Madam: During the Budget presentation in 2023, the announcement was made that with the introduction of NIDS, the life certificate regime would end because all records would be linked. Instead of hearing how far advanced this project...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Currently I am a public sector worker in this lovely country of Jamaica. I have worked for the Government since I was approximately 18 years old. Sadly, in recent times, it has become hopeless for someone of my age and status....
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to propose the establishment of a Jamaican product hub – a physical location to be developed and operated by Jamaicans and a relevant government body – to expand Jamaica’s export market and strengthen its trade presence...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has long been burdened by an unacceptably high murder rate, a crisis that threatens our national security, economic growth, and social stability. However, as we move through 2025, we have a critical opportunity to unite...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent earthquake in South East Asia brought devastation to the region, leaving many of us questioning why certain high-rise buildings remained intact while others, as seen in recorded video shared in the news media, such...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, several of the ladies on the Fox News channels coming from the US sport small silver crosses on chains worn ‘round their necks. One evening news anchor/opinion and editorial commentator sometimes offers us a larger...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent viral TikTok video of a civilian challenging the police during a traffic stop is yet another example of Jamaicans exhibiting what I believe is a misplaced sense of entitlement, where one is quick to claim rights but...
