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...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am a law-abiding citizen who has had no run-ins with the law for all my 54 years on earth. I am also a businessman who has been doing business most of my life. There was a recent attempt on my life because people were trying...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Ministry of Education and Youth cannot keep adjusting rules to accommodate the public! I thought it was ridiculous to wear brown socks at Manchester High but I had to wear it. Do I bring the school before the courts for...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I fully agree with the sentiment expressed in the article ‘Smith: Invest in more teachers, not pastors’, published in The Gleaner. The suggestion to use pastors to fill the gaps in religious education is a short-term, band-aid...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Time and time again, what should be a routine maintenance activity becomes a national concern of extreme urgency based on prevailing (and usually predictable) circumstances. A prime example is drain maintenance of the Sandy...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On October 13, a drone fired by Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon exploded in an Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) base situated between Haifa and Tel Aviv. Several members of IDF’s elite Golani Brigade were killed or injured, only...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent suggestion by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) concerning the benefits of creating a ‘run-on’ of two consecutive days in celebration of Emancipation Day and Independence Day has set off a firestorm...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On September 19, The Gleaner story ‘Court orders ATL Automotive to pay over $1m to customer for selling faulty vehicle’, reported that the Supreme Court of Jamaica had ruled against ATL Automotive Limited (ATL Autobahn Limited...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Another sporting tradition dies, there will be no tennis players blaming a line judge, rather than themselves, for an ‘out’ shot. The Wimbledon tournament will start replacing line judges with robotic artificial intelligence....
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my profound disappointment with the continued lapse of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in its service delivery at its Clarendon parish office. For those unfamiliar, the current office is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Quite recently, there have been some social media postings criticising The Gleaner newspaper as being aligned to the People’s National Party (PNP) and biased in favour of the party. Let me publicly declare here that that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent years, there has been increasing concern about the level of indiscipline displayed in the schools. Some have even argued that it’s not that indiscipline has increased, it’s just that it’s become more visible. It is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The power of nature and faith intertwined during the onslaught of Hurricane Milton left us feeling truly helpless, a sentiment shared by many. As my wife and I did our best to prepare and checked on our children spread across...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) proposal to amalgamate Jamaica’s Emancipation Day and Independence Day into a consolidated national public holiday is both ill-conceived and offensive to those of us who are...
Ashoka Road in Waterhouse to be renamed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive Why was it called Ashoka in the first place? Does anyone know? – @ChristianaRisen Well deserved! I hope that it looks like something that should be named after our legend...
