THE EDITOR, Madam: As a resident of St Thomas who daily traverses the Southern Coastal Highway, I am increasingly fearful of using the Harbour View to Albion leg due to the reluctance of China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) and the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is estimated that there are over one million people living with some form of disability in the Caribbean, which amounts to more than the population of certain countries in the subregion. Across the Caribbean, persons with...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We would like to thank Shane Dowrich for his services to West Indies cricket, and as a die-hard fan, respect his decision to retire from international duty. The toxicity in the region is evidenced by the natural gas emitting...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we observed World AIDS Day on December 1, it is with a heavy heart that I reflect on the persistent challenges faced by Zimbabwe in curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS. The failure to implement effective measures has not only led...
THE EDITOR Madam: In the wake of revelations from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) regarding the limited impact of plastic bans in Jamaica, it is crucial to delve into existing strategies critically and propose actionable...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Because I nearly always (mostly) share the same viewpoints as your editorials, it pleases me to see a situation where The Gleaner editorial ‘Lord Reed’s facts and context’ has agreed with my expressed views I, like the views...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Wherever they live around the world, people who celebrate Christmas usually have a favourite part of the season. It could be religious rituals and gatherings, or food and drinks, or exchanging gifts, or decorating trees and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent physical abuse of a teacher by a ninth-grade female student is very disturbing but not surprising. It goes without saying that violence in schools is probably a corollary of the out-of-control violence in our country...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Do dogs still bark when called by new names? Changing names can change perception, but will not necessarily result in a change of behaviour or performance to yield desired results. Understanding the cause and nature of things...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I would like to opine on what I can only describe as a fiasco regarding the recent embarrassing situation where it was reported that food was being sold at this popular food joint without potable running water or proper...
THE EDITOR, Madam: December 3 is International Day of Disabled Persons, and as this day is being recognised, there needs to be urgent review of mental health in hospitals to ensure that doctors do not abuse their powers. In July 2021, I was...
THE EDITOR, Madam: If Jamaica wants to see prosperity like never before, the country should review its focus on attracting retirees to return to Jamaica. Many in the diaspora would return in a heartbeat if crime were under control and health care...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The prime minister has beckoned the engagement of young, brilliant minds to shape policies and steer ministries towards a progressive path of growth and development, a striking tale. The heartbeat of youth empowerment resonates...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to you as a most concerned citizen and advocate for educational reform in Jamaica, particularly in light of a distressing incident reported in the Jamaica Observer on Tuesday, November 28, titled ‘Student assaults...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write with reference to the article ‘EU ‘surprised‘ Jamaica delays signing new deal’, published in The Gleaner on November 26. I concur with Jamaica to delay signing the Samoa Agreement, and I am not surprised that they need...
Published:Wednesday | November 29, 2023 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: I believe there are advantages and disadvantages in having both the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) and the Privy Council as our final court of appeal. I say this because of our many shortcomings. For instance, there are no...
Published:Wednesday | November 29, 2023 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: In August last year, there was a buzz in the news about a poll that indicated low public confidence in the commissioner of police and the police force. In July 2022, I commented in a letter to the editor that a bad apple is...
Published:Wednesday | November 29, 2023 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is possible that we in Barbados and the OECS have been down this road before. If not, it is as good a time as any to have a conversation about the dictatorial nature of the global LGBTQ agenda. This comes in the wake of the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In late October, a Globe and Mail columnist wrote about how during a recent concert at Vancouver’s Hollywood Theatre, “a band member said something about a free Palestine. This, according to attendee Hanah Van Borek, led to a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The frequent, obstructive and annoying traffic congestions all over the city of Kingston during the workweek (between Mondays and Fridays) are becoming almost unbearable. On Friday November 24, the traffic lines on major...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have just read the Mona School of Business and Management’s response to Orville Taylor’s commentary of November 12, with reference to Prof Densil William’s presentation, including, as I understand it, pension payments being a...
THE EDITOR, Madam I write with reference to the article ‘Education ministry says due process followed a suspension of St George’s High School student’, published in The Gleaner on November 22. I concur with the suspension of the student, because...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I read with great interest Lawrence Nicholson’s article published in The Gleaner on November 22, addressing the crucial issue of financial literacy, especially for family-owned businesses in Jamaica. The author sheds light on a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Apparently, the ownership of lands, such the West Bank and the Gaza strip, cannot be resolved by military might or economic superiority, else, the purpose of warfare would clearly be redundant. For military prowess and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my deep concerns about the current state of public transportation in Jamaica and the need to consider substantial improvements, particularly by integrating light rail systems into our existing...
