Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) has been doing a good job over the years. Dr Lucien Jones deserves much credit in this regard. However, compliance, on the part of motorists, continues to be a major challenge. As a...
Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: “Positions are temporary. Rank and titles are limited. But the way you treat people will always be remembered.” – Unknown. The teaching profession is no longer seen as a viable long term career. For many aspiring educators...
Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: We were all alarmed at the news concerning a seven-year-old child who was found with a submachine gun by the police on a school compound. The prevalence of firearms in this country continues to escalate despite efforts by...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Donald Trump has stated ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!’ and he might be one of the few people in the world to say so, especially in all caps, but the majority love her. Many of them are American voters. Most honest people would say that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I fear that The Gleaner editorial of September 16 (and, by extension, The Hon Chief Justice of Jamaica) is overoptimistic about the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in Jamaican courts. Generative AI, such as...
Some Comrades convinced Vybz Kartel can attract voters to the PNP In most democracies, it is strong, alternative policies from the opposition party, which attract voters and inspire the people to vote for the alternative to the incumbent. Here...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are told, when in Rome do as Romans do. The recruitment and appointment of Dr Nigel Clarke as deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), amid all the euphoria from many highly respected business and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Following the publication of my letter ‘NWC disgrace’ on Wednesday, August 14 by The Gleaner, it is heartening to see that a new gate was installed at the NWC facility, persons were seasonally employed to de-bush the area, and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: For many years, and more recently, the devastating results in mathematics, both in the CXC and other internal exams, continue to be a challenge. It is critical that the teaching methodologies are changed. The teachers need to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The announced departure of Nigel Clarke, the minister of finance, to the International Monetary Fund, is a good time to review how well or badly we have done in managing the country’s foreign currency exchange rate since...
Published:Saturday | September 14, 2024 | 12:09 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: As one observes the rivalry between the different political parties vying for power, it seems clear that the future being presented on all sides of the spectrum is unclear. Politics is rather trial-and-error where any side...
Published:Saturday | September 14, 2024 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: On September 11, a pothole on the Old Harbour main road caused the deaths of two and another person is in serious condition. Motorists continue to feel the pinch as they navigate potholes. On August 25, there was a halt in...
Published:Saturday | September 14, 2024 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Office of the Governor-General acknowledges the concerns raised in The Gleaner editorial of August 31, regarding job titles used at King’s House. While some job titles may seem rooted in tradition, they reflect the specific...
Published:Saturday | September 14, 2024 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: People often mistreat their health and then blame doctors when they do not achieve the desired results. This lack of personal responsibility and accountability is a major barrier to achieving optimal health outcomes. Doctors...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Never taking politicians or myself too seriously, a quote from a famous Danish philosopher and physicist popped into that wizened little walnut that is housed in my cranium, while watching the eagerly anticipated and widely...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the article, ‘CHEC rejects calls for shutdown of Mammee Bay Housing Development’, published in The Gleaner on September 10, the China Harbour Engineering Company Limited, in reference to the Mammee Bay Housing Development...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to The Gleaner report of September 2 regarding a proposed addition to the tourist attraction market: organised visits to a certain spot along Rio Cobre roadway to and from Bog Walk to view a rock...
Published:Thursday | September 12, 2024 | 12:09 AM
“To anyone out there who’s hurting – it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It’s a sign of strength.” – Barack Obama THE EDITOR, Madam: Mental illness is more prevalent than we think. Suicide is a major public health challenge. It...
Published:Thursday | September 12, 2024 | 12:09 AM
The Editor, Madam: I fail to think that I am the only one who is bothered that the clock in Half-Way Tree has stopped working. Has anyone looked up at the clock in Old Harbour Square? One of my childhood memories is that of staring up in...
Published:Thursday | September 12, 2024 | 12:05 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica stands at a pivotal moment in its educational development. While efforts to increase access to education are commendable, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed a deep digital divide, particularly impacting our most vulnerable...
Published:Wednesday | September 11, 2024 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having assisted students with mathematics-related courses from my time at the University of the West Indies to the present day, I have encountered significant challenges in the education system. Many students, at both the...
Published:Wednesday | September 11, 2024 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: I read with grave trepidation an article published in the September 9, 2024 edition of The Gleaner titled ‘Public sector workers want compensation closure before Clarke’s departure’. Despite the Jamaica Confederation of Trade...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The high cost of fruits, vegetables, fish, and meats highlight a pressing issue within our nation: the need to decolonise our food systems and make healthy eating accessible for all, especially the economically disadvantaged. It...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In our National Pledge, we commit to working diligently and creatively to advance the welfare of the whole human race. I believe Nigel Clarke’s service to the people of Jamaica in several key roles, including as minister of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we observe World Suicide Prevention Day today (September 10), it is crucial to reflect on the significance of mental health awareness in our society. Suicide is a preventable tragedy, yet it remains a leading cause of death,...
