Published:Wednesday | February 28, 2024 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The death of Hubert Lawrence has ended the chapter of the greatest media sports commentator of this generation. Hubert was a talking encyclopaedia about the track and field athletes’ performances; his knowledge of the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Maybe many have grown accustomed to the view that having a black complexion is an unfortunate colour to possess. This is maybe because it is viewed as a reflection and a reminder of one’s black ancestry, whose fame and fortune...
THE EDITOR, Madam: According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), literacy is the means of identification, understanding, interpretation, creation, and communication in an increasingly digital, text-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On February 19, the US proposed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution supporting a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, while strongly discouraging an Israeli ground offensive into the besieged city of Rafah. President...
THE EDITOR, Madam: T he Gleaner editorial of Thursday, February 22, titled, ‘Liberating local gov’t’ is spot on. My own view is that any election that can be conveniently postponed indefinitely, by both administrations, needs to be discontinued...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It was 158 years ago in 1866 that Governor Sir Peter Grant began the process of local government reform when Law 8 was passed by the Legislative Council as a part of the new constitutional arrangements of the colony authorising...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a recent column in The Gleaner, one of Jamaica’s finest impressed me with the emotion of his viewpoint but I couldn’t help but also be impressed by what appeared to me to be inherent biases demonstrated in his perspective of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I appreciate Michael Abrahams commentary in The Gleaner article February 20, for his candor in keeping it real. I, too, thought the movie was overall great. They, all who were involved, actors and all, did a magnificent job in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There are images in the media of mangled wrecks of vehicles involved in road traffic crashes, with reports of serious injuries and fatalities. Speed is commonly highlighted as a contributing factor with the appeals to “slow...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This a desperate plea from residents of Havendale (especially Border Avenue and Roehampton Drive/Close) to the relevant authorities for their assistance in dealing (penalising) with the motorcyclists who keep us awake by the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Much of the critiques of Bob Marley: One Love biopic is centred on sequencing and credibility of events and roles given to characters. Surprisingly, no one has said anything about the usage of Jamaican Creole by the main cast....
THE EDITOR, Madam: I would like to commend, applaud, and congratulate the organisers, sponsors, and the Jamaica Debates Commission for those two successfully held local government debates. From my perspective both the People’s National Party (PNP...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Permit me to share my observations in light of the recent opening of the Harbour View to Yallahs leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project. The recent completion and celebration of the completion of another leg...
Inflation to remain higher than targeted until 2025 – BOJ Until when? Jah Jah! – @CarrenPeart Higher inflation! Looks like Jamaicans should brace for more financial pressure. How much more can people tighten purse strings or get creative with...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I appreciate Michael Abrahams’ commentary in his Gleaner article of February 20 for keeping it real. I appreciate his candour. I, too, thought the movie was overall great. All who were involved did a magnificent job of bringing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Last July, someone ran into the back of my car. His company accepted liability as well as the estimate submitted by Magna Motors. After the work was completed. I was charged $32,800 for ‘Betterment’. Magna Motors charged...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica gears up for its long-overdue local government elections on February 26, there are a number of critical insights that I would like to share about the overall state of our democracy, based on interpretation and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent Privy Council hearing of Jamaica’s dancehall artiste Adidja Palmer’s (Vybz Kartel) appeal against his conviction has reignited a long-standing debate: Should Jamaica continue to recognise the Judicial Committee of the...
Published:Wednesday | February 21, 2024 | 12:09 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Season of Lent is a very significant event in the Christian life. Jesus Christ, our Saviour, was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights. Could it be that Satan was...
Published:Wednesday | February 21, 2024 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to Minister of Education Fayval Williams. I am writing to you today with teary eyes, a heavy heart and a sense of desperation as I can no longer bear to keep silent about my current predicament. I am...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Our males are in a crisis, and with an education system that is broken, not much has been done in order to provide them with the necessary tools to equip them to become contributing members of the society. The lack of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Investing in solar and batteries for home power and/or an electric vehicle (EV) for transportation are economically justifiable in Jamaica, where electricity costs approximately US$0.40/kWh and gasolene at J$200/litre. My...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Film-making is a big business, and businesses can only survive if they make a profit. All this to say, whether it is Paramount Pictures or Mediamix, their primary purpose is to make films that not only entertain, but return a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Three large, crater-like holes decorate the corner, right after descending the steep hill on the Spur Tree main road. Clearly, they are a disaster waiting to happen as they have got bigger, over last several months. Serious...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There seems to be a misunderstanding among some Jamaicans regarding the reasons for Patois in understanding and accessing the English language. They obviously think that any inclusion of Patois in the school curriculum would...
