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...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer’s appeal in the Privy Council was reverted to the local appeal court, primarily due to an issue regarding jury contamination. This brings us to the issue of jury treatment and compensation. A juror...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to emphasise the critical importance of investing in Jamaica’s cultural performing arts. Our vibrant island nation has long been a wellspring of artistic talent, and it is imperative that we safeguard and nurture this...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Advocates Network (AN) joins the Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) in expressing deep concerns about “the direction in which the proceedings of the Parliament have transpired and how matters of a delicate nature have been...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the Caribbean, autism is often misunderstood and as we observe Autism Awareness Month, it’s important to dig deeper and uncover the realities behind the misconceptions that surround autism. Contrary to belief, autism isn’t...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ’s) introduction of new banking regulations regarding automated banking machines (ABMs) was long overdue, and is welcome. These standards effectively tackle various challenges encountered by users on a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner editorial of April 5 was generally correct and well-needed. Notwithstanding, a statement made in the editorial that “Neither do we question Israel’s right, within the confines of international law, to respond”, is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In addition to the new measures laid out by the Bank of Jamaica to ensure that the country’s seven major commercial banks significantly improve their automated banking machines/ automated teller machines (ABM/ATM) operations,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article, ‘Rev Gregory urges Gov’t to make CCJ final Court of Appeal’, published in The Gleaner on April 4. I respect Rev Gregory’s proposal, but many Jamaicans want a progressive and a...
