THE EDITOR, Madam: Many commentators were gobsmacked when US President Donald Trump recently invited Nicki Minaj to join him onstage at an event in Washington. The 43-year-old rapper was born in Trinidad, also the birthplace of calypso and steel-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a time when democracy is often reduced to electoral rituals and political theatre, Burkina Faso is offering the world a refreshing alternative – one rooted in sovereignty, service, and popular will. Under the leadership of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: From the first day I used OpenAI’s ChatGPT I knew that we had entered a new world of possibilities. Sometime between 2024 and 2025, I was introduced to suno.ai while attending a virtual AI summit in India. As a songwriter and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Jamaica in favour of a former Norman Manley High School student serves as a reminder of the legal thin line between schoolyard altercations and institutional liability. By awarding...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The rapid growth of cybercrime in Jamaica represents one of the most serious threats to national security, and economic stability. While violent and traditional crimes remain urgent, cybercrime operates quietly and efficiently...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Murders dropped dramatically in 2025, a reality extremely welcome deserving celebration. With no one able, however, to put a finger on any single reason, might several components then account for the decline? If so, what are...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica faces a growing credibility problem in how we respond to wrongdoing; we condemn selectively. Principle is often replaced by convenience, and outrage seems guided more by affiliation than by facts. That approach weakens...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent address by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness at the CAF-International Economic Forum in Panama should prompt serious regional reflection. His call for Latin America and the Caribbean to move beyond fragmented...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica continues its search for oil, Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has sought to reassure the public that the offshore work to be undertaken this month by United Oil...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica continues to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, many communities are grappling with interrupted access to essential health services. For people living with HIV (PLHIV), the aftermath of the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a group of educators whose contribution to national development is immeasurable, yet whose struggles remain largely unseen – the teachers of the early childhood sector. These are our first teachers. They wiped our...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has provided a production location for international movies since the turn of the 20th century with nearly 200 movies filmed in part or entirely with the lush background scenes that the island provided. The major...
THE EDITOR, Madam: When Jamaicans hear the word homelessness, we often picture the man in Half-Way Tree eating from bins or the woman downtown begging for change. Their suffering is real. But this narrow image hides a broader and growing crisis –...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is by now generally accepted that Black River in St Elizabeth was ground zero for Hurricane Melissa.Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has been adamant that Black River “will be rebuilt, but we must confront the realities of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having seen a recent documentary on the 61 tonnes of rubble that had accumulated on the Gaza Strip, experts predict that to clear such a mess will take at least seven to 10 years. The scale of devastation caused by Hurricane...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is an old maxim in political philosophy: “You can respect the office of authority without respecting the person in authority.” It is the shield that allows a democracy to survive a bad leader. But in Jamaica, we are...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a concern among educators that some principals continue to engage in behaviour that has led to demotivation, lower trust and an increase in teacher’s resignation and ‘ quiet quitting.” It is sad to say, but too often...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is no doubt that the future of crime fighting in Jamaica must be grounded in intelligence-led policing, collaboration, presence, and vigilance. As a nation, we should commend the reported reduction in crime over the past...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Two speeches delivered on January 20 — one at home by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, and the other abroad by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos —together offer a timely framework for...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, many families in western parishes are facing painful loss – damaged homes, disrupted work, and deep uncertainty. As our communities begin the long work of recovery, we need more than...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The passing of Curtis Ward marks the loss of one of Jamaica’s most accomplished diplomats and public intellectuals. His death is a moment of collective sorrow, and an occasion to reflect on a legacy that exemplified excellence...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have no affiliation to any political party nor to any particular ideology, but I have always been interested in politics and politicians. In my view, elected participants provide a form of entertainment, with some performing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There has been a lot of quibbling and to and fro concerning education in Jamaica to a point where one becomes confused as to the education pathway. At times the ministers or the party in power are blamed, other times the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The guilty verdict returned against Constable Noel Maitland in the murder of Donna-Lee Donaldson represents a defining moment for justice in Jamaica. This decision affirms that no one is above the law and that our courts remain...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Leighton Johnson’s recent letter on the realities of inclusive education in Jamaica deserves serious national attention. His account reflects what many educators have long known but rarely see acknowledged publicly: placing...
