THE EDITOR, Madam: I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victim killed and those who were critically injured at the Republican rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13. My thoughts also go out to the Trump family...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I warmly welcome the landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal in Jamaica, affirming the rights of a young girl to wear her dreadlocked hair to school. This decision, which upheld the constitutional rights to ‘freedom of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have never really understood the world of fashion, the accessories and what they symbolise; and I am now dumbfounded by the latest item of wear, a large square bandage worn on the right ear by Republican Party supporters in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The daily uncertainty and fear that accompany travelling through the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine is alarming. It is no question that the natural beauty of the Bog Walk Gorge is nothing less than spectacular, especially as...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I apologise for my recent absence from these pages. This was due to the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl; for nine days, we’ve been without power, and for 10 days, we’ve had no internet, Digicel, or Flow signal worth speaking of up...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Dear Archbishop Justin Welby, we bid you a warm welcome to our beautiful island. Your presence here is a cherished occasion, and we are deeply grateful for the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The value of trees in the inevitable hurricane season should never be underestimated. In 2019, Prime Minister Andrew Holiness initiated a three million tree-planting drive, with a timeframe of three years. By September of 2023...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Based on the anticipated shortage of agricultural products in the country resulting from Hurricane Beryl, there will likely be a substantial increase in the consumption of bread. I am therefore recommending to the minister of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I pose a pressing question: Has slavery truly been abolished? Today, I witnessed firsthand the contemptuous and indifferent manner in which Jamaican citizens are treated by the police, court clerks, and judges. While crime...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We note Cashley Brown’s letter published on July 11, and understand his widely shared concerns about electricity costs. His letter provides the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) with another opportunity to clarify matters...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to the article published in The Gleaner on Monday July 15, 2024, regarding the Ministry of Education and Youth’s teacher retention strategies for the 2024/25 academic year. As someone with over 35...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The absence of electricity since Hurricane Beryl struck has been unbearable. The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has been struggling to restore power for two weeks following the severe destruction caused by the hurricane. The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a world increasingly driven by technology and automation, it is crucial to recognise the irreplaceable value of human interaction. A recent experience with my Visa credit card at Sagicor Bank Jamaica underscored the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I migrated to the US in August 2023 to pursue further studies. After settling in, I returned to Jamaica that same month for my daughter and enrolled her in a public school (elementary). As an educator, I watched my child...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This past weekend, the JPS has reported that, excluding St Elizabeth, they have restored power to 96 per cent of the island. While I am sceptical about the authenticity of the statistical data that the JPS has provided in this...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Sincere condolences to family, friends and loved ones of the victims tragically killed at a Republican rally in the US. Prayers also go out to the Trump family; they’ve been through a lot. The guy was millimetres away from...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It’s disappointing and sad how many basic problems still exist in Jamaica in 2024. The lack of working street lights on many major roads is glaring; timely garbage collection is lacking in many towns and villages across the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I completed the census for the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) from December 2022 and returned the tablet computer assigned to me. After I returned it, they claimed that I didn’t complete any questionnaire for the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: From July 9 to 11, the great and the good gathered for three days of backslapping and unreserved self-praise, when elected leaders of 32 member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) celebrated their 75th...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to share my deep pain and struggle after Hurricane Beryl hit my community. As a fisherman from Portland Cottage, my life has been turned upside down. The storm destroyed my boat and all my equipment, leaving me...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a fisherman from the Rocky Point fishing village in South East Clarendon, I write to you with a heavy heart. Hurricane Beryl has left our community in ruins. Our fish pots are lost and our boats now rest at the bottom of the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: When JAM-DEX was launched in 2022, it was marketed as a game-changer, the “cash-killer”, according to some. The promise of a fully digital Jamaican dollar – one that could revolutionise how we transact and empower those left...
THE EDITOR, Madam: July 11 was recognised as World Population Day, dedicated to raising awareness of global population issues. This year’s theme, ‘Leave No One Behind, Everyone Counts’, emphasised the crucial role of the census in ensuring every...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to an an article I saw on the Internet published on January 3, by the Ministry of Finance and The Public Service titled, “Amendment to staff order – leave provisions chapter 7”, which said that an...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It’s time to recognise the preventable nature of the damage caused by the lack of routine maintenance. Hurricane Beryl has served as a stark reminder of the consequences of our neglect. The extensive damage to the JPS power lines...
