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...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Church in Jamaica has an important function, duty, and prominent role to effectively perform and carry out to minister to its members the word and teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ and spiritually guide and uplift the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was so glad Carolyn Cooper gave Papine Market the time of day in her article of January 28. And congratulations on the impact! I am delighted that The Gleaner wrote an editorial in response to her article. Papine Market is...
Holness’ conundrum Figure this out and execute, Anju will be etched in the annals as Jamaica greatest PM – @cool1025921 Work on lowering the cost of electricity, as it affects all consumer goods and services. – @palb_99 You doing such a great...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Fast-forward, a few days, weeks, or months … to President Kamala Harris! Oh, how wonderful! Her father was a Jamaican and how proud her extended family must be there on that little island in the Caribbean! Imagine the daughter...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Globally, more than 1,000 children are diagnosed with cancer daily. International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) observed on February 15 is a global call to action in the fight against childhood cancer. International Childhood...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I read Michael Abraham’s commentary on the Bob and Cindy ‘mix -up’. I’ve also been following the saga on social media. I mean, the affair happened a long time ago, and it is well known - end of story. It is what it is. But...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Many interested in the Kartel appeal found themselves glued to the live hearings on Ash Wednesday. The appeal has drawn international attention including the likes of BET and Fox news. The legal issues are of great public...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Valentine’s Day is a time when many of us express our love and appreciation for those closest to us with chocolates, teddy bears, and flowers. It’s a day when stores and vendors thrive, seeing a significant boost in sales that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I never entered a classroom until I was seven years and nine months old and never had the luxury of pre-school education. I remember how lost I felt until one day I read voraciously from my Nola Book (first grade reader) to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a widely held view that the underperformance of the education system is rooted in an outdated educational philosophy that supports a teacher-centred pedagogy. There is a prevailing ideology that is rooted in the belief...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Citizens Action for Free and Fair Elections (CAFFE) notes with concern that Parliament has proceeded to enact legislation which will transfer the powers held by the Office of the Political Ombudsman to the Electoral Commission...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Occasionally, but alas, all too rarely, along comes a communication which hits just about every nail squarely on the head. The contribution of lawyer/businessman Howard Mitchell a few weeks ago on what ails Jamaica was one such...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have not yet seen the Bob Marley movie, ‘Bob Marley: One Love’. However, the reviews thus far have been favourable, including those in reference to the portrayal of the Jamaican accents of the Britain-born actors Kingsley Ben...
Published:Wednesday | February 14, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the date for the local government elections and the illegality disguised as excitement has begun. The recent unfortunate incident in St Thomas, where a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)...
Published:Wednesday | February 14, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Enacted in 2014 and coming into effect on February 14, 2022, the Disabilities Act, a pivotal legislation, has been instrumental in safeguarding and enhancing the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Jamaica. At...
