THE EDITOR, Madam: It is estimated that approximately 800 women die daily giving birth, according to the United Nations Population Fund. Despite the fact that maternal mortality figures have decreased worldwide, there are still persistent...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A friend who was visiting said he found Jamaica to be a wonderful country with warm, hard-working and ambitious people. However, everywhere he went and interacted with people, crime seems to be the topic everyone speaks of and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Test cricket is alive and well, and West Indies (WI) are awake and kicking. Tears of joy, Brian Lara, tears of joy. We turned up the heat just like the good old days, we levelled a series against Australia in Australia! The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The fluidity of personal identity being advocated by groups has lots of implications. I do not think this is being considered in the push to have the practice normalised. Advocates in many countries desire changes in gender,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The haunting headlines of crime in Jamaica have become an unfortunate norm, with the recent tragedy of a boy chased and killed in May Pen leaving an indelible mark. The realisation that killing our fellow men has become...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I believe that all Jamaicans are family, which may not be a homogeneous one. But the nastiness permeating online between us over our differences and way we articulate our differences is unfortunate. As a matter of fact, it is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The glowing analysis of Jamaica’s economic performance in the Financial Times paints a picture of a remarkable turnaround over the past decade, drawing attention to the positive outcomes of the International Monetary Fund’s (...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is important for members of both the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP) to begin to critically assess their parties for the future. This is no time for loyalty, we are going through serious...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The allocation of funds to members of parliament (MPs) for the repair of roads and the request of the prime minister for a list of roads in need of repairs directly from the MPs, are undermining the importance for local...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As someone who has recently taken up teaching, I have encountered a myriad of challenges. The demands and prerequisites are substantial, contributing to both inspiring and overwhelmingly adverse days. My observations have led...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Last week, there was a public announcement in the media about the groundbreaking of The Pinnacle, a luxury housing development on approximately 17.5 acres of waterfront property located at 2 Reading Pen, St James. It is to be...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s education system is at a crossroads. However, there is the official narrative that fails to acknowledge that a band-aid approach will not solve the issues that we face as a society. The truth is, many students have...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write in response to coverage on January 23 of the incident at Sangster International Airport involving an American dentist. The video circulating on social media portrays a distressing scene that warrants a thoughtful and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have been affected twice since the introduction of the new fare. On both occasions, I boarded a (Number) 23A within the bus park and was told that I needed to have $20, as the driver had no change for my $100. On Tuesday, on...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Advocates Network’s article is a gross perversion of the truth. Israel is a paragon of virtue in a neighbourhood where genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity are common. Israel is a liberal democracy. Seventy-two...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The concept of ‘the care of the park’ is an interesting one. Surveys have shown that the care of the park is neglected by an average of 30 per cent of the population, who use or benefit from it directly or indirectly. If you...
THE EDITOR, Madam: “Every child can learn, every child must learn.” This is the mantra of the Ministry of Education. By extension, UNICEF and other organisations continuously highlight the popular phrase “Equality of educational opportunity for...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent discussions, there has been criticism directed at Prime Minister Andrew Holness for the apparent increase in violent crimes in Jamaica. However, this perspective overlooks the complex roots of this issue. The rise in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Throughout history, wars have always been recorded by dates and numbers; how long they lasted, and how many were killed or injured on all sides. The war in Gaza has now claimed over 25,000 Palestinian civilian fatalities, about...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Caribbean region has had a rich and enviable history of adhering to democratic principles and ideals. It is extremely troubling to learn of recent developments in Grenada, a CARICOM member state. Prime Minister Dickon...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent times, a concerning trend has emerged in Jamaica’s job market, particularly evident in the advertisements published in The Gleaner. They suggest a persistent struggle between a pool of underqualified applicants and a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Advocates Network, supported by other advocacy groups, on behalf of the people of Jamaica, call upon Prime Minister Andrew Holness and the Government to support the South African government’s claim against Israel that has...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The issue of pollution has persisted for years and remains a hindrance to our development and urbanisation. Research has revealed various attempts to curb pollution, such as the plastic ban and campaigns aimed at educating the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is without question that the crime problem is escalating and getting out of control. Among them are the high levels of lottery scamming and cybercrime taking place. Various news reports published in The Gleaner outline the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Future success for Jamaica’s schools does not depend upon some set of ministry-solicited and friends-funded programmes. That sort of thinking represents the past, which I’ve seen first-hand, a past obviously without people...
