THE EDITOR, Madam: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently addressed settlers in an illegal community in the West Bank, telling the ultra-religious zealots exactly what they want to hear, that he will continue with the war in Gaza...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Every day, stories are like writings on the wall, communicating wisdom lessons for our nation. The heart-rending story of 12-year-old Karif Mitchenere, which appeared in the January 25 edition of The Jamaica Gleaner, is one of...
Open letter to the Government THE EDITOR, Madam: I write with reference to the article, ‘Defunding UWI hurts primary, secondary education - professor,’ published in The Gleaner on January 30. The purpose of this letter is to inquire whether...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony last Saturday, both Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett lauded the construction of The Pinnacle, a luxury resort in the Montego Bay area, as redefining...
THE EDITOR, Madam: i am a Jamaican residing in the United States and I am not willing to return to live in Jamaica where the legal system has been unable or unwilling to inflict the punishment that fits the crime. The Gun Court was established...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A loss of honesty is the first sign of corruption in the life of human beings, rich or poor, as they are consumed by foolish, immature, and self-serving quests for power and control. Too many, rich and poor, can’t bring...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Imagine a school without a principal, a church without a pastor, and a summer camp without a manager. Chaos, confusion and, indeed, mayhem, would ensue. Likewise, the absence of a political ombudsman, given Jamaica’s irreverent...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The long-standing issue of darkness on Washington Boulevard in St Andrew has been around for more than 10 years, and we, the residents, are totally fed up with the lack of responsibility and the finger-pointing. We just want...
THE EDITOR, Madam: My very good friend and a man who knows the streets but wishes to remain anonymous called me making a suggestion of which he is very passionate about. He feels that the Government ought to make motorbikes single-passenger...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent international assessment that labelled Jamaican students as ‘below average’, compared to their counterparts in other nations. While this news may be disheartening, it...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is estimated that approximately 800 women die daily giving birth, according to the United Nations Population Fund. Despite the fact that maternal mortality figures have decreased worldwide, there are still persistent...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A friend who was visiting said he found Jamaica to be a wonderful country with warm, hard-working and ambitious people. However, everywhere he went and interacted with people, crime seems to be the topic everyone speaks of and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Test cricket is alive and well, and West Indies (WI) are awake and kicking. Tears of joy, Brian Lara, tears of joy. We turned up the heat just like the good old days, we levelled a series against Australia in Australia! The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The fluidity of personal identity being advocated by groups has lots of implications. I do not think this is being considered in the push to have the practice normalised. Advocates in many countries desire changes in gender,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The haunting headlines of crime in Jamaica have become an unfortunate norm, with the recent tragedy of a boy chased and killed in May Pen leaving an indelible mark. The realisation that killing our fellow men has become...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I believe that all Jamaicans are family, which may not be a homogeneous one. But the nastiness permeating online between us over our differences and way we articulate our differences is unfortunate. As a matter of fact, it is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The glowing analysis of Jamaica’s economic performance in the Financial Times paints a picture of a remarkable turnaround over the past decade, drawing attention to the positive outcomes of the International Monetary Fund’s (...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is important for members of both the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP) to begin to critically assess their parties for the future. This is no time for loyalty, we are going through serious...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The allocation of funds to members of parliament (MPs) for the repair of roads and the request of the prime minister for a list of roads in need of repairs directly from the MPs, are undermining the importance for local...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As someone who has recently taken up teaching, I have encountered a myriad of challenges. The demands and prerequisites are substantial, contributing to both inspiring and overwhelmingly adverse days. My observations have led...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Last week, there was a public announcement in the media about the groundbreaking of The Pinnacle, a luxury housing development on approximately 17.5 acres of waterfront property located at 2 Reading Pen, St James. It is to be...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s education system is at a crossroads. However, there is the official narrative that fails to acknowledge that a band-aid approach will not solve the issues that we face as a society. The truth is, many students have...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write in response to coverage on January 23 of the incident at Sangster International Airport involving an American dentist. The video circulating on social media portrays a distressing scene that warrants a thoughtful and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have been affected twice since the introduction of the new fare. On both occasions, I boarded a (Number) 23A within the bus park and was told that I needed to have $20, as the driver had no change for my $100. On Tuesday, on...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Advocates Network’s article is a gross perversion of the truth. Israel is a paragon of virtue in a neighbourhood where genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity are common. Israel is a liberal democracy. Seventy-two...
