THE EDITOR, Madam: I am not a cricket expert. I am not a cricket fan in the sense of the word ‘fanatic’. I am, however, a West Indian who appreciates what this sport did for our psyche, as the West Indian people, against such nations as England...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Beryl gave Jamaica and its citizens a much-needed and critical refresher course via the following lessons: (1) The Jamaica Public Service Company should, over a six-month period, replace all wooden electrical posts...
THE EDITOR, Madam: With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris right around the corner, the excitement in athletics has reached fever pitch. A significant milestone achieved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) this year is the creation...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A major stumbling block to the Jamaica Public Service Company’s (JPS) forging a relationship built on trust with its customers, is the less than transparent manner in which the company compiles its customers’ light bills. For...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Spain is one of the most visited countries in the world, ranking second last year behind France, with 82 million visitors. I've been to Spain many times; definitely one of my favourite places. The energy, culture, history and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc in several parishes. By the grace of God, the eye of the hurricane shifted south, preventing Jamaica from getting a direct hit, but the eyewall caused a lot of damage to southwestern-most parishes...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Flow and Digicel are copying America’s technology, but we do not have a reliable power supply to support telephone connectivity in Jamaica. The energy minister or the powers-that-be should address this as soon as possible....
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recently held United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Global Supply Chain forum, hosted in Barbados, highlighted four major areas that continue to disrupt supply chain ecosystems within the Caribbean:...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent passage of Hurricane Beryl has once again highlighted the vulnerability of our energy infrastructure. While the power service provider has been working to restore electricity, the magnitude of the challenge...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As of the penning of this letter, it has only been around 48 hours since the passage of Category 4 Hurricane Beryl, and much to my shock and disbelief, multiple MPs have publicly chastised the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Hope Pastures community of about 240 houses was established and planned with a special law in 1962 as a model scheme with underground electricity services. One aim was to show that damages caused to overhead distribution...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the damage caused by the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl. In my opinion, it is time Jamaica considers or initiates discussions about putting most of its electricity cables underground. This...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express a matter of critical importance concerning the future of healthcare in Jamaica. As a concerned citizen, I urge the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the Office of the Prime Minister, and the Ministry of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s devastation, the government’s advisory for public sector employees to return to work, or at least notify their supervisors if unable to do so, has sparked a debate. While the directive may seem...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Improperly built structures, be it houses, shops, schools or roads, will always suffer damage in some degree or the other from tropical storms, whether they are category one or category five. In today’s environmentally harsh...
THE EDITOR, Madam: After watching the ‘debate’ between Donald Trump, who lied incessantly and repeated himself, and Joe Biden, who was mostly incoherent or mumbling, if ever there were a perfect time for revolutionary, positively disruptive...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have witnessed first-hand the devastating impacts these powerful storms can have on communities. From the loss of lives and homes to the long-term economic challenges, hurricanes are undeniably treacherous. However, in the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Donald Trump has set the standard of a real president, he knows his track record, he can defend his track record. Why does Joe Biden need 16 advisers, a closed debate arena and CNN to have a presidential debate with Mr Trump?...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Character, they say, is who you are when no one is watching. As Hurricane Beryl passed the island, anyone reflecting on the attitude of Jamaicans toward the storm could opt to add to that definition the qualifier even in the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Rev Thwaites, it is exceedingly good that you are able to identify and call out bad governance in 2024. It would have been exceedingly good if you had identified bad governance during that period of Operation Pride, when there...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The reliance on accurate news is reiterated amid the threat of turmoil such as Hurricane Beryl. In moments like these, people generally turn to the print and electronic media for updates, developments and instructions. During...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we brace for the impact and aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, we are again reminded of the importance of emergency planning, and that we are each responsible for developing and sharing this plan with our families and loved ones...
THE EDITOR, Madam: To say the performance of this Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) administration has been inept would be the understatement of the century. But let’s be clear, they did not run coach (Heimir) Hallgrimsson out of town. The coach...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) wishes to advise that commuters can expect to receive service throughout the Kingston Metropolitan Transit Region (KMTR), providing it remains safe to do so, as the island braces...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is advising the public to incorporate measures that can minimise any environmental fallout from Hurricane Beryl. The system is expected to impact Jamaica and its territorial...
