Published:Saturday | September 13, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: It’s sad and painful that ZANU-PF has historically used land as a means of consolidating political loyalty. Stands are sometimes handed out at rallies or through party-linked housing cooperatives. Beneficiaries are told they...
Published:Saturday | September 13, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a troubling inconsistency in Jamaica’s travel health policies that deserves urgent attention. Passengers arriving from Trinidad and Tobago are currently required to undergo screening and present proof of yellow fever...
Published:Saturday | September 13, 2025 | 12:05 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Watchman Church Leaders Alliance (WCLA) congratulates all those elected to serve in political leadership. We commend the peaceful conduct of the elections and the efforts of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on its victory,...
Published:Saturday | September 13, 2025 | 12:05 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Allan and I first met and played against each other in 1966. He was representing the Jamaican Secondary School boys and I was representing the School boys of Trinidad and Tobago. We then went on to represent our respective...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s recent general election recorded voter turnout of less than 40 per cent. While this is an alarming signal of the disconnect between citizens and our democratic institutions, it reflects a wider trend across several...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The world’s media reported the massive show of military force displayed in Beijing on September 3 marking the end of World War II. China was invaded by Japan entering Manchuria in 1931; the staggering loss of life in bloody...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On September 8, most schools reopened with students eager to return to classrooms for the start of a new academic year. With the recent improvements in CSEC and CAPE results, the hope is that next year will bring even greater...
Published:Thursday | September 11, 2025 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Alarmingly, it is estimated that 720,000 suicides occur per year worldwide. Suicide remains a devastating global and public health issue. More Jamaicans are committing suicide. In 2022, 64 suicides were recorded, moving up...
Published:Thursday | September 11, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The report that over 30 students were locked out of Calabar High School on the first day of the academic year over infractions like tight pants, black hair dye, or incorrect belt buckles is deeply disturbing. These boys were...
Published:Thursday | September 11, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The inordinate amount of time it took to vote at several polling divisions (PD) across the country marred the performance of what was otherwise an electoral system that delivered a result that reflects the will of those who...
Published:Wednesday | September 10, 2025 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: As the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) enters its third term, there is a question worth asking: Does the composition of our Cabinet give us the right mix of skills to solve Jamaica’s biggest problems? For decades, our politics has...
Published:Wednesday | September 10, 2025 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: A person does not have to be literate to be selected for jury duty. He must simply be an intelligent or a reasonable Jamaican – the key principle is, to be ‘judged by your peers’ . This is an essential ingredient of any civilised...
Published:Wednesday | September 10, 2025 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: On March 7, 2024, the Ministry of Education approved a National Philosophy of Education that promises to “ embrace diverse learning capacities, nurture each learner’s full potential, blend academic and vocational pursuits with...
Published:Wednesday | September 10, 2025 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s recent general election promised continuity, but continuity alone does not put house keys into the hands of young people. As both a realtor and a homeowner, I see the harsh truth daily: while the market is stable,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my thanks to Dennis Minott for his article ‘Jamaica and Haiti: Cultural superpowers punching far above their weight’ published in In Focus, Sunday Gleaner. The article offers excellent summary which is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent election in Jamaica set the stage for future elections across the Caribbean with a disaffected populace not only by the existent state of each particular country but the available candidates or parties. In Jamaica as...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is deeply troubling and unacceptable that a number of doctors and nurses in the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) remain unpaid for months at a time – even as they continue serving under strained conditions....
THE EDITOR, Madam: The discussions around ways to increase voter turnout given the recent general election is once again on the front burner. The higher the voter turnout the stronger Jamaica’s democracy will be from a practical standpoint. At...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write on behalf of all motorists who drive in the Kingston 6 area, notably Mona Road, Wellington Drive and Old Hope Road. It has been absolute torment plying these roads since the NWC began laying pipes on Wellington Drive,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Roads can be seen as the unsung heroes of civilisation serving as vital connections that unify communities. When properly maintained, they act as catalysts for economic growth, reducing travel time and cost and preventing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The September 3 general election may have delivered a third term to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, but it also highlighted the ongoing barriers that prevent too many Jamaicans from exercising their right to vote. A government...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent aggression by the United States against Venezuela – including the alarming presence of a nuclear submarine in our hemisphere – is a stark and dangerous provocation. For the CARICOM and OAS member states, this...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s general election delivered a close result – 34 seats for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and 29 for the People’s National Party (PNP) at the end of counting. The verdict was not a landslide endorsement but a calculated...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is need for there to be the effective control and recycling of plastic containers as part of Jamaica’s overall strategy for sustainable development. The first recommendation is that it should be mandatory that all...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Now that the election is over and done with, I believe both the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP) must consider this. The fact that over 65 per cent of voters do not have faith in either one of...
