THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the news article ‘Jamaica signs MOU with Canadian firms for nuclear energy’ published in The Gleaner on October 24. It is quite apparent that the government of Jamaica hasn’t taken into account...
The EDITOR, Madam: In the vibrant landscape of Jamaican broadband, the technological terrain is shifting underfoot. For decades, connectivity has been dominated by DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) and cable internet, with the traditional telecom...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The daCosta Cup match between St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and Manchester High School, contested on Saturday, October 19 in Santa Cruz, marked the fourth straight game at home for STETHS in the daCosta Cup...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I, too, watched the recent proceedings as it relates to the Integrity Commission and the Oversight Committee of Parliament. What I observed was candid and factual information put forth by members of the Integrity Commission (...
THE EDITOR, Madam: “So many women I’ve talked to see menopause as an ending. I’ve discovered that this is your moment to reinvent yourself after years of focusing on the needs of everyone else.” – Oprah Winfrey. Menopause affects half the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to express my frustration with the state of the road in the Bog Walk Gorge, close to the area known as Kent Village, in St Catherine. That roadway is full of potholes which have evolved to what seems as ‘manholes’ with...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I come from a family of sugar cane and banana farmers in St James, Cornwall (Hewan-Lowe). For three generations, they have faced numerous challenges in the agricultural sector, with my uncle leaving the industry with regret...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaican education system has had a tough time providing quality education for exceptional students. Most of the focus has been on kids with disabilities. Thankfully, places like The Mico Care Centre are stepping up to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we celebrate our national heroes, in paying homage to the first designated one, Marcus Garvey, we should endeavour to have his teachings comprehensively presented throughout our schools and educational institutions and also...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This month brings attention to heroes — those fighting a different battle: breast cancer survivors. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is only fitting that we recognise the courageous women and men who have faced...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we celebrate National Heroes’ Day today, one might be asking: What does it take to become a hero? Is it the boldness to face impossible odds or the quiet determination to leave behind a better world than the one you...
T HE EDITOR, Madam: The people of Portmore are extremely frustrated and disgruntled about the potholes riddled roads that are all over the municipality. These massive potholes are more like craters than potholes and are not only a threat to our...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are writing in response to the letter to the editor by Amanda Quest, published The Gleaner on October 10. Quest asked, “What strategies, if any, actually exist to ensure that our nation’s children receive proactive...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Los Angeles Archdiocese has agreed to pay $880 million to 1,353 people who say they were sexually abused as children. For a group of religious practitioners, it appears they didn’t read their Bible where Matthew 18:2-6...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent building developments in Kingston have overtaken the ability of its surfaces to absorb the volume of water generated by rain, and it is known by most design professionals, environmentalists, and engineers that open...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica needs a close examination of our economic strategies, to move itself from poverty to prosperity. Bauxite/alumina – Besides the fact that all the operators are foreign-controlled, we have a situation where our hard-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Let me just say that the Maverick Oral Tracey has been for decades one of the most fair and honest presenters that I have seen in Jamaica’s media history, from the harsh criticisms in the arena of sports to his recent...
Tufton urges women to consider motherhood if they can afford it Will the government pay me to have more children? – @PrettyDiverBee Sad way to look at life always pushing women to have kids. What’s the agenda here? You will only have more...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to share my thoughts on the determinants of exchange rate fluctuations and their impact on international trade, with a specific focus on the Great Britain Pound (GBP) and the Jamaican economy. The exchange rate...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have been disturbed about this matter since I became aware of this practice about 15 years ago. Maybe if enough Jamaicans think about this unjust practice this may help the powers that be to put an end to it. Let me begin by...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am 68 years old, and over my many years I have voted for both parties, as I vote based on policy and issues. I am black, green and gold; neither orange nor green. Today, I am moved to write as a concerned citizen of Jamaica...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The right to food is a fundamental human right. In recognition of World Food Day, October 14, it is crucial to emphasise the importance of this right. As the global community grapples with challenges, such as food insecurity,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On October 15, The Gleaner published an article titled ‘Decayed courts, poor infrastructure a long-standing concern, says chief justice’. An old maxim came to mind when I read the article. It states: ‘Justice must be seen to be...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Why bother to have an Integrity Commission (IC) in Jamaica? I ask this question because it seems to me that whenever the members of that body, to the best of their abilities, carry out their oversight responsibilities and, in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Last Friday, The Gleaner carried a story about male students at G.C. Foster College being barred from campus because of their long hair, plaits, and cornrows. The decision by Principal Maurice Wilson left many Jamaicans furious...
