THE EDITOR, Madam: Some among us may say, and with good reason, that the recent dispute between the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) and the Reggae Girlz has cast a shadow over Jamaica’s football. Perhaps it has; however, I choose to see it in a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: While there is an outcry for what is happening in the Middle East and with Ukraine and Russia, we must not forget the outcry that needs to be heard in our own backyard. Last Thursday evening a drive-by shooting in Trench Town...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a resident and advocate for the future of Christiana, I write to you with a sense of urgency and hope. Our town, rich in history and full of potential, stands at a crossroads. The recent completion of the May Pen to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On October 30, Jamaica was jolted by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake. Though there were no reports of loss of life, it resulted in structural damage to buildings and affected well-being of Jamaicans. Post a natural disaster like an...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The member of parliament for West St Mary, Robert Montague, has recently called on the Jamaican government to consider adopting the controversial ‘El Salvador model’ in the fight against crime. Introduced by President Nayib...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We all think it’s a teacher’s fault students are doing so poorly these days. That’s what administrators want us to believe, but from what I’ve seen, it’s just not possible because it’s the same lack of money and social...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is finally in receipt of the water-quality results from a pollution incident that occurred in the Rio Cobre in May 2023. On October 20, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The earthquake of October 30 will leave an indelible mark on our memories. My own experience occurred while conducting financial transactions in the ABM at the First Global Bank (FGB) in Mandeville, Manchester. Just as the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Public Affairs article published in The Sunday Gleaner on October 29, penned by Artnel Henry and titled ‘Are high-rise buildings being constructed safe?” is most timely and relevant, in light of the 5.6-magnitude earthquake...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner editorial ‘Beware mongoose at the hen house’, published October 30, compels me to attempt again to highlight the significant concern that invited my recommendation that the auditor general be removed as an eligible...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a teacher of geography and a proud citizen of Jamaica, I am deeply concerned about the level of awareness among Jamaicans regarding earthquakes. Located near the northern edge of the Caribbean plate, Jamaica is vulnerable...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On Monday, October 30, 2023, Jamaica experienced a 5.4 magnitude earthquake as recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) that sent shockwaves through the island. While this magnitude might seem relatively moderate...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Deep-sea mining is a promising frontier in resource extraction, with the potential to unlock a wealth of minerals vital for various industries, including the rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) market. This essay explores...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The ‘great American dream’, we’ve all heard so much about – but is it really worth anything? Come to America (or grow up here, if that’s still worth something), start a business, work hard, get rich, and one day maybe some...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In Jamaica, a silent war rages on behind closed doors; domestic violence and violence against women persist as a dark stain on the nation’s vibrant landscape. Yet, in the midst of this despair, there is hope that a united...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As an expatriate living in Canada, I am stunned at the unprecedented increase in the crime rate. This heightened my concern on reading about the vicious murder of the businessman in Clarendon. This hits close to home. He had a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Days after the increase in bus and taxi fares, I dismissed with a sense of disgust and bewilderment reports in the media of transport authorities forcing operators to return the amounts being overcharged to commuters. In one...
THE EDITOR, Madam: More often, state enterprises and institutions fail because of nepotism. Why can’t we embrace a system of meritocracy to ensure that those enterprises and institutions are led by professionalism? The National Solid Waste...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There can be no doubt in well-thinking minds that the response of Israel to the Hamas attack on October 7 has been overwhelming and beyond the pale. The response of Israel has been catastrophic in its impact on the civilian...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I took a trip to the grocery store the other day and, admittedly, I had a hard time accepting the increased cost of food. I’m sure we’re all struggling with the same question, how is everything increasing except our pay? Did...
THE EDITOR, Madam: ‘Neighbour’, a fellow pensioner, crossed the road bearing a welcomed gift of green plantains. As usual, she gushed over my flowers and we talked about the abject failure of the National Water Commission (NWC) to deliver...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a growing silent problem that needs to be curtailed before it becomes a headline grabber. I am, of course, referring to the legality of the use on our local roads of electric scooters and bicycles modified with motors...
THE EDITOR, Madam: While the various institutions should and must be punished for any violation of the policies governing the various sporting disciplines, the biggest losers, should there be a ban on recruitment, would be the students. If the...
Citizens association loses legal bid to collect maintenance fees from residents “This is a great ruling. My complex is a mess. There is a small clique that controls everything and ignores the voices of the others. To date, I have not seen an...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing this letter with reference to the article, ‘Defence lawyer, witness in 2021 airport cocaine trial in war of words’, published on October 25. The defendant, Indra Waite, will be set free or discharged of all charges...
