THE EDITOR Madam: Jamaica finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with the repercussions of decades of systemic shortcomings in its education system. Member of Parliament Lisa Hanna recently spoke about the urgent need for reform and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Living in a time where uninterrupted Internet service is essential for educational and business purposes, the reliance on BPO (business process outsourcing) for job opportunities and income is significant for many Jamaicans,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Approximately one year ago, two of my siblings and I decided to venture into food crop farming on two acres of land in the Wigton area of south Manchester. One of my siblings was registered with RADA a long time ago but never...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have lost all confidence in the commercial banking system. It is not secure. Issued with a new debit card, which I was told has a chip and a high level of security, a fraudulent transaction was done using this card. I was...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Too many people continue to throw non-biodegradable garbage down a dark chute or flush pollutants down toilet/sink drainage pipes, as though they’re inconsequentially dispensing that waste into a black-hole singularity where it...
THE EDITOR, Madam: With the increased sense of African pride, more individuals are visiting countries where their ancestors may have come from. Jamaica and other countries in the Caribbean have not been left out. Celebrities from around the world...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It was just another Thursday afternoon at Irwin High School when a 15-year-old boy was stabbed outside the school. This tragedy exposes a horrifying reality: school violence. Recently, a school in Kingston was forced to close...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the midst of Jamaica’s ongoing battle with crime and violence, it’s crucial to delve deeper into the root causes of this pervasive issue. While socio-economic factors undoubtedly play a significant role, a critical aspect...
THE EDITOR, Madam: After over three decades of teaching Spanish, I would like to highlight nativisation of second or foreign language teaching and learning materials. The current trend is one that is largely constructivist in nature; teachers...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Kaiser Bauxite Retirees Association has noted with regret the passing of Ed Coyne, former general manager of Kaiser Bauxite during the years 1974 to 1986, who died in the United States on March 31. We remember him for many...
THE EDITOR, Madam: National daily newspapers in the UK have long been aligned to either Conservative or Labour parties, and on most days their front-page headlines will indicate which political party they favour. In the United Sates the cable...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has always been a land of vibrant culture, resilient spirit, and immense talent. The recent announcement of nominees for the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence (PMYAE) further solidifies this narrative,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am disheartened by the lack of value shown to pedestrians by some reckless drivers, and I am compelled to highlight the fact that pedestrians’ lives matter. The price of driver carelessness is staggering, endangering...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Disorder, mayhem, violence, corruption, and falsehood reign in this nation. This is a culture created by greed and dishonesty governed from the top to the bottom in this nation. There is lawlessness on the roads, in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Last Wednesday, I accompanied an elderly family member to the Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) office in Mandeville to transfer and register a recently purchased motor car. As a senior citizen, he was not required to join...
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...
