THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a sense of irrationality that defies good governance in the process of the granting of building permits in the town of Mandeville by the Manchester Parish Municipality. Of particular concern are construction within...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am deeply concerned about the fact that sexual immorality and violence have become commonplace in a country that has the most churches per square mile; where even the innocent is being affected because of the fact that we...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Teenage pregnancy, once looked upon as a mistake to be rectified, is now being glorified by many young girls as an achievement. It is disheartening to see how what was once a reason to make things right, is now seen as a source...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a passionate follower of Jamaican football, I feel compelled to express my concern over the recent actions and overall conduct of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF). The JFF, as the authoritative body governing football in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to Dennis Minott’s column in In Focus, The Sunday Gleaner of June 9. It is a great article. My view is that Jamaica was, and but now will never be, a compassionate place for the poor and middle class...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all the route taxi drivers who went on an all-island strike on Monday, June 10. Your collective absence on our nation’s streets was a dream come true. On that day,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaican diaspora unquestionably brings significant benefits to Jamaica. Jamaicans at home and abroad aspire to see the country progress towards enduring economic prosperity. The Jamaican diaspora, in its fight for the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent rescheduling of the Concacaf World Cup-qualifying game between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, due to the lighting at the National Stadium not meeting FIFA’s minimum standards, serves as a poignant reminder of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This year, 2024, Jamaica celebrates the 80th anniversary of its first constitutional step on the road to representative government and parliamentary democracy. Universal adult suffrage was introduced and for the first time in...
Police issue warning amid planned disruptions by public transport operators “Taxi operators get a raw deal. Most of them are decent, hard-working people but are stigmatised because of the behaviour of the minority. Funny how we buy our expensive...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The current strike action by public transport operators is extremely unjustified and reflects the worst of our country. A majority of these people operate with impunity and are in favour of a system where they rack up tickets...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It has been brought to my attention that a post under the photo of a government minister has appeared on Twitter claiming that I have done a poll for the PNP showing that 64 per cent of the persons interviewed reject a PM with...
THE EDITOR Madam: June is Men’s Health Month, yet, as I scroll through social media, my heart sinks. A young lady recently tweeted: “30 plus as a man. No serious relationship. No business ventures. No property. And only own a car? (Maybe not even...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Peter Espeut wrote a forthright column on May 17, ‘The wages of ginnalship’, which in part stated “The Jamaican people called for public education on our present Constitution, public discussion on the options going forward, and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The rains on the afternoon of Saturday, June 8, provided me with the opportunity to fall into deep sleep. I was awakened at 6.53 p.m. with the loud music from a passing vehicle. The glow from the street light gave the illusion...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner editorial ‘CXC’s first step’ hits the nail on the head on matters of education and the development of human capacity. But it is as if those in educational leadership are not reading or, if they are, they are out of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent rescheduling of the Concacaf World Cup-qualifying game between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, due to the lighting at the National Stadium not meeting FIFA’s minimum standards, serves as a poignant reminder of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Reading these words made my heart hurt: “A boy, six years old, diagnosed with ADHD, has been home since March because his mother doesn’t think he is safe after being physically assaulted at two public schools.” The opening...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica moves forward to becoming a republic, there must be the immediate abolition of English language and literature. The recognition of Jamaica Creole and all its variation must become the centrepiece of discourse in all...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article ‘No room for non-J’cans’, published in The Gleaner on June 6. Thank you very much for stating the positions that are sensitive and that dual citizens are unacceptable; and also, the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Congratulations to the West Indies (WI) on their victory against Papua New Guinea, a team that has nothing to lose, and this is a World Cup. They were always going to throw the kitchen sink at us. We can’t expect them to just...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I recently came across an open letter to the agriculture minister in this paper, and I feel compelled to share my perspective as an onion farmer in Flagaman, St Elizabeth. For all the years I’ve been farming, this is the most...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Burnout is a real challenge. While mental and physical health are critical to productivity and business strategy, it is imperative to underscore methods to mitigate burnout. Underscoring work life balance and workplace culture...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Two points made by Jamaica’s own griot, former Prime Minister P. J. Patterson, in his presentation at the forum on constitutional reform held at The University of the West Indies this past Wednesday resonated with me. Mr...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was born and raised in south St Andrew where crime remains a serious risk. The journey of ex-offenders towards reintegration is fraught with challenges, and sadly, there are scarce opportunities for them to rebuild their...
