THE EDITOR, Madam: There has been much talk about an aircraft which came to Jamaica with persons who were refused landed status by the Passport, Citizenship and Immigration Agency (PICA). As someone in the travel industry, I am seeing growing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am the director of a multidisciplinary medical centre in the Boulevard Supercentre. Our operations have been digitised since 2016. We are more than 80 per cent paperless. The critical infrastructure required to maintain this is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a nation built on the principles of unity and respect for all, it’s crucial to assess where lines are drawn when our collective well-being is compromised. The backbone of any society, its healthcare system, is limping on...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write this letter even while my neighbour’s music is blaring. I have reached the point where I have learnt to tune it out. It has been a constant problem since they decided to open a bar; and despite my many attempts at...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are in the season where we are celebrating Child Month, and many will pay lip service to providing for the best interest of our children, forgetting children live what they learn and learn what they live. At the end of this...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article by Patrick Robinson titled ‘The colonial spectacle’, published in The Gleaner on April 28. Most Jamaicans are not interested in the colonial spectacle, because that is history. They...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the fast-paced and competitive world, success hinges not only on technical prowess, but also on a diverse set of essential skills. These skills are the compass guiding professionals through the complexities of the workplace...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to advocate for a significant reform in the management of our public roads. It is evident that the current system overseen by local municipalities, members of parliament, and the National Works Agency is plagued...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The popular saying, “No one is above the law”, means that all individuals should be treated equally by our courts. This, of course, is subject to the court’s analysis, on a case-by-case basis, of what the application of the law...
THE EDITOR, Madam: “There was my name up in lights. I said, ‘God, somebody’s made a mistake.’ But there it was, in lights. And I sat there and said, ‘Remember, you’re not a star.’ Yet there it was up in lights.” If the aforesaid words were...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the announcement of the West Indies squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. I am baffled by the omission of Obed McCoy; I would have him in place of Shamar Joseph. I refuse to believe any selection...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write in response to a recent letter from Ryanlee Tulloch titled, “Flow needs to be held accountable”, which was published on April 24. We do regret and apologise for the inconvenience caused to Mr. Tulloch during the period...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The crisis in Haiti is synonymous with prolonged turmoil of political instability, militancy and flagrant corruption. Although Haiti being the first Caribbean black republic to have claimed independence from France due to a 13-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have for years followed the situation in the Middle East with Israel and Palestine. I was sympathetic to the cause of the Jews, who were persecuted through millennia, and supported their right to a homeland. In more recent...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As I read the story of Donathon Dillon’s tragic death in The Gleaner on Wednesday, May 1, caused by a collision with a cow in the civil parish of Westmoreland, I could not help but think about the poem by Portia Nelson, There’...
THE EDITOR, Madam: While we excel in many areas, our ability to navigate the complex terrain of emotions is woefully lacking. Emotional intelligence, often referred to as EQ, encompasses a range of skills essential for personal and interpersonal...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write in response to Carolyn Cooper’s column, “School kill di joy of reading”, published on April 14. I’m a teacher so the headline piqued my interest. For generations, reading was one of the main ways of getting information...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I recently read your article in The Gleaner titled ‘Abandoned races cause uproar at Caymanas Park’, published on April 28, and felt compelled to add my perspective to the ongoing discussion. The issues highlighted in the article...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Calabar finds itself at a crossroads and the performance data presented paints a picture that depicts a need for change, but to target the acting principal may be a bit unreasonable. I would prefer to have the benefit of similar...
THE EDITOR, Madam: What happened at Caymanas Park races on Saturday, April 27, was indeed a fiasco. A cancellation of the first and sixth races should not be repeated. It all seems to be about the money, and I blame the promoters Supreme Ventures...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I feel terribly sad when I notice that the voices of patients or membership engagement are not taken seriously. Empowered patient voices play a crucial role in shaping healthcare systems worldwide, including in regions such as...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am in agreement with the sentiments and concerns raised in The Gleaner’s editorial of April 27, 2024, titled ‘Student Violence’. As the concluding paragraph posited, "a combination of efforts by all stakeholders is the ideal...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In today’s society, the role of parents in the upbringing of children seems to have taken a backseat. Long gone are the days where children were taught to be disciplined, respectful, and obedient. Instead, we see a growing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s economic landscape is marking a historic milestone as the nation’s Net International Reserves (NIR) soars past the significant US$5 billion mark for the first time. As of March 31, 2024, Jamaica’s Gross Reserves...
