THE EDITOR, Madam: Joe Biden’s final act as commander-in-chief is disturbing as it is clear that he is trying to sabotage the work of the incoming Trump administration by making very dangerous decisions. Suppose it is true, like the laptop from...
THE EDITOR, Madam: For a decade in a public middle-school setting here in the US I was not only a maths teacher, but a disciplinarian managing an established school-wide programme. In the process, as you might imagine, I conducted interviews...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party should learn from the defeat of Kamala Harris, the Democratic party and the establishment in the recent US presidential election. Donald Trump’s victory is good...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The brutal murder of The Gleaner court reporter and journalist Barbara Gayle has shocked the entire country and especially within the savage way in which she met her death. Without a doubt this vividly demonstrates how...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This time of the year our minds and thoughts are focused on Christmas festivities. However, in the midst of life the unexpected can occur and we must always be mindful of this. Undoubtedly, healthcare is expensive in countries...
THE EDITOR, Madam: “Once a man, twice a child.” Many of us have heard this saying; and while physically this statement seems to be true, how applicable is it? Is it the stature and physical features alone that determine a man or is it the values...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that food service establishments account for approximately 60 per cent of food-borne disease outbreaks. With food demand projected to rise by 70 per cent by...
THE EDITOR, Madam: “Merry Christmas to all” or as I’m now told to say “Happy holidays” or “Season’s greetings”. Several well-meaning persons have told me that it could be offensive, but persons from various non-Christian faiths with whom I speak...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government has embarked on two road programmes using the acronyms SPARK (Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network) and REACH (Relief Emergency Assistance and Community Help). To date, no road...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The topic of declining birth rates, and all the negative social and economic realities and implications thereof, both locally and globally, has been inundating social and mainstream media of late. This is a very challenging...
THE EDITOR, Madam: After 297 years under colonial rule, Jamaica gained its independence in 1962 and celebrated with jubilation. Out of the pregnancy of imperialism was born a new nation. For many years, we have been enduring the excruciating...
Published:Wednesday | December 18, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent reports reveal a staggering three trillion Jamaican dollars (or US$19 billion) in public spending remains unaccounted for over the past decade ( Caribbean National Weekly). This isn’t just a statistic — it manifests as...
Published:Wednesday | December 18, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we usher in the festive season, I can’t help but channel Gerard Butler’s character in Law Abiding Citizen. In the 2009 film, Clyde Shelton (Butler) watches in disbelief as the justice system fails him after his family is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Ministry of Education should be commended for its continued efforts to boost students’ performance in mathematics and English at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) level. In the coming weeks, students at...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I commend Kim Kraska’s meticulously researched and insightful article. It courageously cuts through the phlegm of greenwashing perpetuated by fossil fuel interests, shedding much-needed light on the strategies that hinder a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we prepare for the Christmas holiday season, we must remember the value of time, the power of family, and the milestones that we celebrate and look forward to with each passing day. The Biblical accounts of God’s love for us...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Canada and the United States share the longest undefended international border in the world. The high homicide rate that exists in Jamaica is often, in part, blamed on the ready supply of guns available in the United States,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The list of Jamaican athletes and their achievements is indelibly etched in the annals of sports, as well as in the psyche of Jamaican people. The Olympics, seen as the gold standard of track and field competition, is the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are so happy for Amir Jangoo. He has been patiently waiting for his opportunity for a very long time. He deserved a call-up, and he deserved a ton for such a batting display. Yes, it is Bangladesh, but funny enough, we have...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article ‘Bill to replace British monarch tabled’. The article quoted Marlene Malahoo Forte, the constitutional affairs minister, who tabled the bill on Tuesday: “The tabling of the bill marks...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Listening to my favourite Canadian radio talk show brought a smile on Sunday when that old chestnut about salutations at Christmas was discussed. It happens every year and everywhere around the world, with religious folk...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Congratulations are in order for US President-elect Donald Trump on being named Time magazine’s Person of the Year for 2024. Well deserved, sir, and I totally agree, for a comeback of historic proportions. What a legend, what a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: President-elect Donald Trump seemed very pleased to be named the Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ for a second time, an honour he shares with a number of people, including Richard Nixon and Joseph Stalin. What might not be obvious...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The reverse income tax credit proposed by the Government has been widely accepted by persons who have been overwhelmed with the scarcity of funds. Former finance minister Dr Nigel Clarke said in a speech in October: “The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Matthew Samuda, minister with responsibility for the environment, recently highlighted Jamaica’s achievement of a 40 per cent collection rate for plastic bottles, positioning us as a leader in the Caribbean. He further...
