THE EDITOR, Madam: As road crashes and fatalities increase, the predictable response is the lament that our drivers are undisciplined and the exhortation for them to drive carefully. We are all driving under the influence of a mind-altering...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On August 6, 1962, Jamaica became the first country in the English-speaking Caribbean to gain independence. Ironically, based on the tribal nature of our politics, it does seem that Jamaica might very well be among the last to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Sickle Cell Trust is a locally charity registered in August 1986 to improve the services and management of patients with sickle cell disease in Jamaica. From the beginning, it received excellent support from the private...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am not surprised at the seeming stalemate regarding the constitutional reform process. I caught Minister Malahoo Forte’s comments at Wednesday’s post-Cabinet press briefing and wrote down this statement she made at the end...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a significant development, Opposition Leader Mark Golding has declared his willingness to withdraw the People’s National Party (PNP) from the ongoing constitutional reform process, unless there is a consensus on establishing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my deep concern over the alarming rise in violent crime and deadly incidents involving the youth in recent times. It is evident that a unified, coordinated, and sustained effort by all sectors of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I will be retiring soon and I am with an approved pension scheme. What I am deeply concerned and have an issue with is the age at which I will be able to receive my NIS pension. At the organisation where I am employed, females...
THE EDITOR, Madam: While the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) enables economically disempowered groups to have temporary elastic income and participate in the free market, more needs to be done to transition...
Jamaica stopped using AstraZeneca COVID vaccine in July 2022, says CMO I didn’t take any of the COVID vaccines, therefore I am good. – @aarons_andre So what people been getting since then? Cause I’m almost certain I heard people taking it...
This is an open letter to PNP President Mark Golding. THE EDITOR, Madam: I write on behalf of the real PNP in Eastern St Thomas. By now you would have heard about the behaviour of Rosemarie Shaw, the party aspirant for Eastern St Thomas,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica, a developing nation for decades, now has numerous high-rise modern to luxury apartment complexes dotting the landscape. The value of these apartments range from a modest average J$40 million to north of US$1 million....
THE EDITOR, Madam: As global warming continues, temperatures are expected to rise. This could have significant effect on our work productivity. Meteorologists have forecast a very active hurricane season, but for now, we have to grapple with the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As many of us aim to find our purpose, the memory of the late Betty Ann Blaine, convenor of Hear the Children’s Cry, serves as an inspiration that we can achieve that long-term goal that is both personally meaningful and makes...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan moved out and started a new life in California, they have been in the spotlight, making news almost daily. Given what must’ve been a nerve-wrecking decision at the time, with intense public...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s recent transition to polymer banknotes has filled me with trepidation, as these plastic notes appear to be fraught with durability issues and recognition problems that threaten to undermine the very essence of our...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Amid rumblings of an impending Cabinet shuffle, the public is left to wonder how this will affect the issue of constitutional reform, which has been on the national agenda through successive governments for far too long,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Disturbingly, Jamaica has one of the highest rates of lupus worldwide, with thousands of Jamaicans affected by this serious and lifelong, and in some cases life-threatening autoimmune disease. Lupus continues to be one of those...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I wish to bring your attention to the plight of the citizens of Hall’s Delight in East Rural St Andrew. The state of the roads there is emblematic of the broader infrastructure challenges facing many communities across Jamaica...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the normal scheme of things, a trial dealing with accusations of falsifying accounts could be expected to have a list of witnesses such as cunningly-creative accountants, buttoned-downed book-keepers and various other...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a big difference between what was dreamed and what is actually happening with the renovations at the Cornwall Regional Hospital. The huge amount of money being spent to fix up the old building raises more questions...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the vibrant world of the Caribbean economy, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a game-changer, poised to transform industries and redefine how we work. This potential shines bright with recent breakthroughs...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In Jamaican culture, expressions like “When mi head tek mi” have been ingrained as colourful ways to convey emotional intensity or potential aggression. However, as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s imperative to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The need to speak about and promote good mental health is paramount, especially in a fast-paced world like ours in which physical health often takes centre stage. Let’s take a quick look at mental health in Jamaica. 1. High...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The announcement by the health mnister, Dr Christopher Tufton, to subsidise crucial screenings is a welcome step. Effective June 10, all women age 21 and above will receive financial assistance to cover the costs of Pap smear...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to bring attention to a critical issue plaguing our communities: the rampant breach of the Jamaica National Noise Standards by drivers. Silence zones encompass areas surrounding vital institutions like schools,...
