THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a video circulating online showing social media persona Quite Perry and two social media allies rating carnival costumes. The focus was on women’s costumes, and they were good and bad. It was the laughter which incited...
THE EDITOR Madam: Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ recent warning about population collapse in Greece serves as a poignant reminder of the urgency of addressing this issue before it becomes irreversible. Just as Greece is grappling...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am definitely no fan of Iran’s oppressive rulers, but were they really expected to not retaliate against Israel’s bombing/destruction of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus that killed, among others, two senior Iranian generals...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On April 9 on the eve of its 15th Spring Meetings in Washington, the World Bank released a new impact measurement tool aimed at tracking its vision of ending poverty on a sustainable planet. This tool assesses various...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the relentless pursuit of productivity and profit, it’s easy for businesses to fall into the trap of viewing employees as mere cogs in the machine – easily replaceable and interchangeable. However, this short-sighted...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The discovery of bird flu on dairy farms in several states in the US is just another reason why humans should opt for vegan milk instead of cow’s milk. No one wants to support cruelty to animals or contribute to the climate...
THE EDITOR, Madam: ‘Pose’ – the most appropriate word to use when describing cricket in Jamaica. From our government to our board, we are seeing the occurrence of more posing than actual work. With the embarrassing departure of the Jamaica...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the hopes of educating and inspiring a student preparing for the upcoming PEP examinations, and who is required to know about the national heroes, especially the Rt Hon Marcus Garvey, Rt Hon Alexander Bustamante and Rt Hon...
Mounting housing hurdles for young professionals “Do we all need to ‘own’ our own homes? Is this a feasible model? In much of Europe, people are content to be live-long renters. One appreciates building generational wealth and all the equity in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: World Parkinson Day was observed on April 11 under the theme ‘Living Well with Parkinson’s’. The day is designated to raise awareness and advance research towards better therapies and a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica Customs Agency’s recent clarification on duty calculations for imports exceeding the de minimis threshold of US$100 has sparked debate and criticism. The policy states that all imports surpassing this threshold will be...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent opening of Juici Patties in Hollywood, Florida, is a small step for the company and a giant leap for Brand Jamaica. Since opening, Juici Patties has enjoyed in Florida, since its North American launch, some weeks ago...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Minister of Transport Daryl Vaz, on October 10, 2023, announced a 35 per cent fare increase for public transport operators and operators of public passenger vehicles, to be spread over six months. Fares were to go up 19 per...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the relentless saga of Earth’s changing climate, March became the hottest month on the record. According to the European Union climate agency Copernicus, for the 10th consecutive month, our planet experienced record-breaking...
THE EDITOR, Madam: My wife and I have been taking our vacations in Negril since 1997. We just returned from our 17th trip on April 6. We stay at a lovely place called Country Country and have always loved it. This last trip, we were unfortunate...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are barely in the fourth month of the year 2024 and the deaths caused by road traffic accidents are climbing the Blue Mountains. In one week, the doctors in the parish of St Ann have been busy trying to save the lives of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Roughly one quarter of the world’s population, or about two billion people, practise the Muslim faith. April 10 ended the holy month of Ramadan when devotees fast from dawn until dusk, as well as participate in prayers,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This academic year, schools have struggled with the vexed issue of teacher migration, with some schools having teaching positions that have remained vacant from September 2023. My school lost one-fifth of its teachers to...
THE EDITOR Madam: The lawmakers found themselves addressing an amendment to the Appropriations Act 2024 due to an inadvertent inclusion of statutory expenditures. This error, which came to light less than two weeks after the Budget’s passage,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On March 21, the prime Minister announced in his Budget speech that the Government of Jamaica, under the Forest Act, plans to designate 23 parcels of crown lands as forest reserves or forest management areas for the fiscal year...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica became an independent nation in 1962. Since that time, or probably before, its two dams were built. None has been built since, even with the Jamaican population now close to three million persons. Each parish should...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Carnival reportedly pumps close to $5 billion into the Jamaican economy each year. People travel from afar to Jamaica for carnival and visitors spend big bucks! It is a big investment, and the event is now one of the major...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to the minister of transport , JUTC managing director, and the chairman of the Transport Authority on behalf of the travelling public of the soon-to-be parish of Portmore. The current transportation...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Shirley Johnson, president of the Central Manchester Taxi Association, came up with the inane proposal that two schoolchildren should be considered one passenger from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., and between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. This, so soon...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to draw attention to the dire traffic situation plaguing commuting motorists of Bull Bay, Harbour View, and St Thomas, due to the Harbour View roundabout. During peak hours, from approximately 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., traffic...
