Letters
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to The Gleaner report of September 2 regarding a proposed addition to the tourist attraction market: organised visits to a certain spot along Rio Cobre roadway to and from Bog Walk to view a rock...
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THE EDITOR, Madam: Never taking politicians or myself too seriously, a quote from a famous Danish philosopher and physicist popped into that wizened little walnut that is housed in my cranium, while watching the eagerly anticipated and widely...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the article, ‘CHEC rejects calls for shutdown of Mammee Bay Housing Development’, published in The Gleaner on September 10, the China Harbour Engineering Company Limited, in reference to the Mammee Bay Housing Development...
“To anyone out there who’s hurting – it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It’s a sign of strength.” – Barack Obama THE EDITOR, Madam: Mental illness is more prevalent than we think. Suicide is a major public health challenge. It...
The Editor, Madam: I fail to think that I am the only one who is bothered that the clock in Half-Way Tree has stopped working. Has anyone looked up at the clock in Old Harbour Square? One of my childhood memories is that of staring up in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica stands at a pivotal moment in its educational development. While efforts to increase access to education are commendable, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed a deep digital divide, particularly impacting our most vulnerable...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having assisted students with mathematics-related courses from my time at the University of the West Indies to the present day, I have encountered significant challenges in the education system. Many students, at both the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I read with grave trepidation an article published in the September 9, 2024 edition of The Gleaner titled ‘Public sector workers want compensation closure before Clarke’s departure’. Despite the Jamaica Confederation of Trade...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we observe World Suicide Prevention Day today (September 10), it is crucial to reflect on the significance of mental health awareness in our society. Suicide is a preventable tragedy, yet it remains a leading cause of death,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The high cost of fruits, vegetables, fish, and meats highlight a pressing issue within our nation: the need to decolonise our food systems and make healthy eating accessible for all, especially the economically disadvantaged. It...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In our National Pledge, we commit to working diligently and creatively to advance the welfare of the whole human race. I believe Nigel Clarke’s service to the people of Jamaica in several key roles, including as minister of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Each new school year, post-mortems are done to ascertain the cause and effect of examination done by and for primary students to transition to high schools. The appropriate authority seems unable to come up with a permanent fix...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with great concern regarding Jamaica’s readiness to mitigate the risk of climate-change on our traditional food supply chain. Hurricane Beryl has highlighted some of the dangers. The damage from hurricane winds...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) has a membership, if I am not mistaken, comprising the principals of our public high schools. They would, because of that very fact, be first concerned about the welfare of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a Jamaican living overseas for the past two years, I’ve been continually amazed by the efficiency of the social services in the country that I am living in. Most of my tasks, including banking transactions and resolving...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Not surprisingly, all 72 deaths in London’s Grenfell Tower inferno were avoidable. It really does seem there’s no human(e) or moral accountability when big profit is involved; nor can there be a sufficiently guilty conscience...
