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Published:Thursday | March 28, 2024 | 12:08 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to express my deep concern regarding the unacceptable turnaround time to receive laboratory test results. In today’s fast-paced world, where timely medical information can be critical, the delays we are experiencing are...

Published:Thursday | March 28, 2024 | 12:08 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a proverb that goes “cleanliness is next to godliness”. If this statement were to be taken literally, the streets of Mandeville would be far away from God. As someone who doesn’t live in Mandeville, but commutes there...

Published:Thursday | March 28, 2024 | 12:08 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: Could the wife of President Joe Biden, were she a sitting US senator, become Speaker of the House in the US Congress? Yes, she could, but, it would never happen. Why? Because the wife of the president of the United States,...

Published:Thursday | March 28, 2024 | 12:07 AM

​THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to bring attention to the increasing rate of teenage pregnancy in Jamaica. Despite efforts to address this issue, it remains alarmingly high with significant social, and economic consequences for the country. Too many...

Published:Wednesday | March 27, 2024 | 12:08 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to you today as a concerned citizen, deeply troubled by the persistent issue of youth unemployment in our beloved country. The challenges faced by our young people in accessing employment opportunities, education, and...

Published:Wednesday | March 27, 2024 | 12:07 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to implore the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to establish a Mobile Crisis Unit staffed with social workers to provide support during mental health crises. This innovative approach will signify a significant step...

Published:Wednesday | March 27, 2024 | 12:07 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: As we commemorate the Coral Gardens Uprising of 1963, let us never forget that Rastafarian farmer Benjamin ‘Rudolph’ Franklyn was shot and killed by the police on that mournful Holy Thursday on April 11 over the unsettled issue...

Published:Tuesday | March 26, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: Unfortunately, World Down Syndrome Day, observed on March 21, passed without a buzz in our local space. This year’s theme was ‘End The Stereotypes’. The day is designated to promote awareness about Down Syndrome and to assist...

Published:Tuesday | March 26, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) serves as a vital lifeline. However, a pressing concern persists – the cleanliness, or lack thereof, inside JUTC buses. It’s essential to acknowledge that while newer buses in the fleet...

Published:Tuesday | March 26, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: The state funeral of Canada’s 18th prime minister (PM), Brian Mulroney, was probably what all television viewers expected on March 23. Held in the midst of a snowstorm, and lasting about three hours under Roman Catholic rites...

Published:Monday | March 25, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: In August 2015, The Gleaner published my article titled ‘St Thomas star of the east’. This was the year when St Thomas celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Morant Bay Uprising led by our National Hero Paul Bogle. This...

Published:Monday | March 25, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: On March 21, the Mustard Seed Communities, supported by various government agencies, exemplified true hospitality. It warmly welcomed and committed to caring for 59 Haitian children with various disabilities, alongside their...

Published:Monday | March 25, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my concern regarding pedestrian safety, particularly the scant regard for traffic rules at stop lights by drivers. As someone who frequently walks, I have observed numerous instances where drivers fail...

Published:Saturday | March 23, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: As it relates to dealing with the matter of crime and violence it would seem as a society we are always looking for a ‘scapegoat’ in the Office of the Police Commissioner, and by extension, the entire force. Currently, we are...

Published:Saturday | March 23, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: The escalating crime and violence in Jamaica are frightening. These incidents not only pose a threat to the safety of our citizens, but also to the democratic values we hold dear. The high levels of crime and violence are...

Published:Saturday | March 23, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude to Major Basil Jarrett for his insightful and thought-provoking Gleaner column published on March 21 titled ‘No Champs for me this year’. Major Jarrett’s poignant reflections on...

Published:Saturday | March 23, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am a student of a well-known university, and I am concerned about the safety and security on and around campus. Our society is facing violence, threats and instability. Impregnable security measures must be enforced to secure...

Published:Friday | March 22, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing as an advocate for the inclusion of international athletes in ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships, or Champs. This practice, which has been a topic of contention, is one I firmly believe...

Published:Friday | March 22, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: In a widely criticised move, the US House of Representatives approved a bill giving TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, about six months to divest the US assets of the app, or face a ban. This renewed effort by US lawmakers is...

Published:Friday | March 22, 2024 | 12:06 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to you to draw your attention to the pressing problems that have plagued the community of Slipe in St Elizabeth. There are ongoing issues of bad road, lack of water and poor garbage collection. Every politician who...

Published:Thursday | March 21, 2024 | 12:07 AM

THE EDITOR, MADAM: During his contribution to the Budget Debate on March 19 in Parliament, Opposition Leader Mark Golding stated:“ When the former Speaker was forced to resign as a result of an Integrity Commission investigation, the move to...

Published:Thursday | March 21, 2024 | 12:07 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica embraces its role on the global stage, it’s imperative that we turn our attention to fostering foreign language pedagogy within our schools and communities. Despite notable advancements in various academic...

Published:Thursday | March 21, 2024 | 12:07 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer and his co-accused would have had to wait another 15 to 25 years for parole considerations if the judge and the DPP had given the Devil the benefit of the law for their own peace of mind. But they...

Published:Wednesday | March 20, 2024 | 12:08 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: Dear Prime Minister Andrew Holness, I am sure that you are fully aware of some of the most horrible, violent and murderous atrocities (40 bullets to kill a woman!) that have recently been happening in our beloved Jamaica. It is...

Published:Wednesday | March 20, 2024 | 12:08 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam: A number of lottery scamming and cybercrimes cases are being dismissed in the courts due to outstanding reports that should come from the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) cybercrimes unit but are not forthcoming, some for years...

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