Jamaica stopped using AstraZeneca COVID vaccine in July 2022, says CMO I didn’t take any of the COVID vaccines, therefore I am good. – @aarons_andre So what people been getting since then? Cause I’m almost certain I heard people taking it...
This is an open letter to PNP President Mark Golding. THE EDITOR, Madam: I write on behalf of the real PNP in Eastern St Thomas. By now you would have heard about the behaviour of Rosemarie Shaw, the party aspirant for Eastern St Thomas,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica, a developing nation for decades, now has numerous high-rise modern to luxury apartment complexes dotting the landscape. The value of these apartments range from a modest average J$40 million to north of US$1 million....
THE EDITOR, Madam: As global warming continues, temperatures are expected to rise. This could have significant effect on our work productivity. Meteorologists have forecast a very active hurricane season, but for now, we have to grapple with the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As many of us aim to find our purpose, the memory of the late Betty Ann Blaine, convenor of Hear the Children’s Cry, serves as an inspiration that we can achieve that long-term goal that is both personally meaningful and makes...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan moved out and started a new life in California, they have been in the spotlight, making news almost daily. Given what must’ve been a nerve-wrecking decision at the time, with intense public...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s recent transition to polymer banknotes has filled me with trepidation, as these plastic notes appear to be fraught with durability issues and recognition problems that threaten to undermine the very essence of our...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Amid rumblings of an impending Cabinet shuffle, the public is left to wonder how this will affect the issue of constitutional reform, which has been on the national agenda through successive governments for far too long,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Disturbingly, Jamaica has one of the highest rates of lupus worldwide, with thousands of Jamaicans affected by this serious and lifelong, and in some cases life-threatening autoimmune disease. Lupus continues to be one of those...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I wish to bring your attention to the plight of the citizens of Hall’s Delight in East Rural St Andrew. The state of the roads there is emblematic of the broader infrastructure challenges facing many communities across Jamaica...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the normal scheme of things, a trial dealing with accusations of falsifying accounts could be expected to have a list of witnesses such as cunningly-creative accountants, buttoned-downed book-keepers and various other...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a big difference between what was dreamed and what is actually happening with the renovations at the Cornwall Regional Hospital. The huge amount of money being spent to fix up the old building raises more questions...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the vibrant world of the Caribbean economy, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a game-changer, poised to transform industries and redefine how we work. This potential shines bright with recent breakthroughs...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In Jamaican culture, expressions like “When mi head tek mi” have been ingrained as colourful ways to convey emotional intensity or potential aggression. However, as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s imperative to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The need to speak about and promote good mental health is paramount, especially in a fast-paced world like ours in which physical health often takes centre stage. Let’s take a quick look at mental health in Jamaica. 1. High...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The announcement by the health mnister, Dr Christopher Tufton, to subsidise crucial screenings is a welcome step. Effective June 10, all women age 21 and above will receive financial assistance to cover the costs of Pap smear...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to bring attention to a critical issue plaguing our communities: the rampant breach of the Jamaica National Noise Standards by drivers. Silence zones encompass areas surrounding vital institutions like schools,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Every year in May, designated Mental Health Awareness Month, various mainstream media (news, social and entertainment) platitudinously state or promote the obvious: that society, collectively and as individuals, must encourage...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There has been much talk about an aircraft which came to Jamaica with persons who were refused landed status by the Passport, Citizenship and Immigration Agency (PICA). As someone in the travel industry, I am seeing growing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am the director of a multidisciplinary medical centre in the Boulevard Supercentre. Our operations have been digitised since 2016. We are more than 80 per cent paperless. The critical infrastructure required to maintain this is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a nation built on the principles of unity and respect for all, it’s crucial to assess where lines are drawn when our collective well-being is compromised. The backbone of any society, its healthcare system, is limping on...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write this letter even while my neighbour’s music is blaring. I have reached the point where I have learnt to tune it out. It has been a constant problem since they decided to open a bar; and despite my many attempts at...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are in the season where we are celebrating Child Month, and many will pay lip service to providing for the best interest of our children, forgetting children live what they learn and learn what they live. At the end of this...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article by Patrick Robinson titled ‘The colonial spectacle’, published in The Gleaner on April 28. Most Jamaicans are not interested in the colonial spectacle, because that is history. They...
