THE EDITOR, Madam: I have been disturbed about this matter since I became aware of this practice about 15 years ago. Maybe if enough Jamaicans think about this unjust practice this may help the powers that be to put an end to it. Let me begin by...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am 68 years old, and over my many years I have voted for both parties, as I vote based on policy and issues. I am black, green and gold; neither orange nor green. Today, I am moved to write as a concerned citizen of Jamaica...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The right to food is a fundamental human right. In recognition of World Food Day, October 14, it is crucial to emphasise the importance of this right. As the global community grapples with challenges, such as food insecurity,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On October 15, The Gleaner published an article titled ‘Decayed courts, poor infrastructure a long-standing concern, says chief justice’. An old maxim came to mind when I read the article. It states: ‘Justice must be seen to be...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Why bother to have an Integrity Commission (IC) in Jamaica? I ask this question because it seems to me that whenever the members of that body, to the best of their abilities, carry out their oversight responsibilities and, in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Last Friday, The Gleaner carried a story about male students at G.C. Foster College being barred from campus because of their long hair, plaits, and cornrows. The decision by Principal Maurice Wilson left many Jamaicans furious...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am a law-abiding citizen who has had no run-ins with the law for all my 54 years on earth. I am also a businessman who has been doing business most of my life. There was a recent attempt on my life because people were trying...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Ministry of Education and Youth cannot keep adjusting rules to accommodate the public! I thought it was ridiculous to wear brown socks at Manchester High but I had to wear it. Do I bring the school before the courts for...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I fully agree with the sentiment expressed in the article ‘Smith: Invest in more teachers, not pastors’, published in The Gleaner. The suggestion to use pastors to fill the gaps in religious education is a short-term, band-aid...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Time and time again, what should be a routine maintenance activity becomes a national concern of extreme urgency based on prevailing (and usually predictable) circumstances. A prime example is drain maintenance of the Sandy...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On October 13, a drone fired by Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon exploded in an Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) base situated between Haifa and Tel Aviv. Several members of IDF’s elite Golani Brigade were killed or injured, only...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent suggestion by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) concerning the benefits of creating a ‘run-on’ of two consecutive days in celebration of Emancipation Day and Independence Day has set off a firestorm...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On September 19, The Gleaner story ‘Court orders ATL Automotive to pay over $1m to customer for selling faulty vehicle’, reported that the Supreme Court of Jamaica had ruled against ATL Automotive Limited (ATL Autobahn Limited...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Another sporting tradition dies, there will be no tennis players blaming a line judge, rather than themselves, for an ‘out’ shot. The Wimbledon tournament will start replacing line judges with robotic artificial intelligence....
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my profound disappointment with the continued lapse of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in its service delivery at its Clarendon parish office. For those unfamiliar, the current office is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Quite recently, there have been some social media postings criticising The Gleaner newspaper as being aligned to the People’s National Party (PNP) and biased in favour of the party. Let me publicly declare here that that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent years, there has been increasing concern about the level of indiscipline displayed in the schools. Some have even argued that it’s not that indiscipline has increased, it’s just that it’s become more visible. It is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The power of nature and faith intertwined during the onslaught of Hurricane Milton left us feeling truly helpless, a sentiment shared by many. As my wife and I did our best to prepare and checked on our children spread across...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) proposal to amalgamate Jamaica’s Emancipation Day and Independence Day into a consolidated national public holiday is both ill-conceived and offensive to those of us who are...
Ashoka Road in Waterhouse to be renamed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive Why was it called Ashoka in the first place? Does anyone know? – @ChristianaRisen Well deserved! I hope that it looks like something that should be named after our legend...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s agricultural development is a known pathway to economic independence. I come from a family of hard-working farmers (the Hewan-Lowe family) of sugar cane, banana and livestock in St James. For three generations they...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write with reference to the article, ‘PAJ condemns attacks on media’, published in The Gleaner on October 5. I condemn the attack on the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) in the strongest possible terms. The Government is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: About one month ago, I watched a documentary about Richard Huckle, a one-time, pretend ‘goodwill’ volunteer teacher who has been described as “Britain’s worst paedophile”. According to reports, Huckle targeted, groomed, and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Stand Up for Jamaica (SUFJ) and Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) are once again urging the Government to take immediate action to protect the rights of Haitians and ensure they are treated with dignity, in accordance with...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to bring attention to a critical yet often overlooked aspect of mental health in Jamaica: the profound impact of early childhood experiences and trauma on adult mental health. While Jamaica has made strides in...
