THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Act (2016) included a transitional safeguard – the “Zone Establishment Period”– which temporarily restricted existing Jamaican companies from qualifying as SEZ entities. This provision was...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Watchman Church Leaders Alliance (WCLA) views with discomfort the transparency concerns relating to the OSC’s treatment of requests for information on the recruitment process for the post of chief technical director of the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to extend heartfelt congratulations to prominent Manchester businessman and long-standing justice of the peace Paul ‘Samfo’ Lyn on his being awarded the prestigious Governor-General’s Award recently. As a resident of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we strive for progress and development, it becomes increasingly clear that Jamaica’s educational system requires a significant overhaul. The current structure, which overloads students with multiple subjects, is producing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Kevin Walmsley is an American businessman who lives and works in China. He has a YouTube channel where he uses statistics gleaned from various sources such as research papers published in reputable journals and official...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Tropics are a region of the Earth, roughly defined as the area between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn. Although topography and other factors contribute to climatic variation, tropical locations are...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write as a concerned homeowner who has encountered the harsh and discouraging realities of Jamaica’s current system for electrical inspections. My recent experience seeking certification for my newly constructed home has left...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As educators, our role goes beyond just teaching; we are also mentors and guides for our students. It’s important for us to act professionally and to fulfil this responsibility for the betterment of our society. Some...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A report in The Gleaner of June 17 quoted Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness as saying, “We nuh really need an Opposition because our supporters are our staunchest constructive critics.” In effect, was this a suggestion for a one...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the letter, ‘Stop the racist remarks against Mark Golding, ‘ published in The Gleaner on June 28. Mark Golding called the Jamaica Labour Party Chairman Robert Montague in 2021 a “likkle buoy”...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On June 23, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) announced it had discontinued the case against Wisynco Ltd. for an alleged breach of Section 11 of the Wild Life Protection Act. The reason given was that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Back in 1865, Lewis Carrol wrote Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland with the title character declaring that things were ‘curiouser and curiouser’ as she first entered his world of make-believe; that famous phrase perfectly...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The National Housing Trust (NHT) has made modest adjustments aimed at increasing access to home ownership, raising loan ceilings, reducing interest rates, and tweaking eligibility requirements. While these efforts are...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In Jamaica, those fortunate enough to qualify for a mortgage and own a home are required to pay property taxes. A portion of these taxes is intended to support community infrastructure, including the maintenance of roads....
THE EDITOR, Madam: I wish to draw attention to a pressing issue that hampers Jamaica’s academic progress, the absence of a standardised lesson planning framework across our Jamaican schools. It is disheartening to see lesson planning being...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner columnist Norris McDonald wrote an interesting column headlined ‘Garvey’s ghost and Jamaica’s roast breadfruit politics!’. In the column, he wrote “The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) was once led by towering figures...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government of Jamaica through its Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, in conjunction with the China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), has constructed major highway projects along the eastern and western...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is troubling to note the events associated with the appointment of Dennis Chung to head the Financial Investigations Division (FID), and it is very difficult, given the circumstances, to avoid getting the impression that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The church in Jamaica is committed to preserving and strengthening the institutions that are vital to combating corruption in public life. We believe in governance that is accountable, transparent, and grounded in integrity. It...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Globally, only 16.5 per cent of engineers are women. Historically, the field of engineering has been a typically male environment. STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) at school were viewed more...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The suggestion that Donald Trump should win a Nobel Peace Prize, much less several, as he believes, is unsound and offensive. A subjective assessment of the list of Peace Prize winners, and other Nobel categories, shows people...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The story regarding the athletes gaining opportunities to become citizens of Türkiye is fascinating. Is it possible to provide information as a public service to the general population on how we may access such facilities....
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica explores nuclear technology for civilian applications, concerns about the safety and security of its nuclear reactor have come to the forefront. The University of the West Indies, Mona, is home to a 20-kilowatt...
THE EDITOR, Madam: With the recent release of PEP results, a familiar wave of anxiety has rippled across households in Jamaica. I was scrolling through social media when I saw a video where a young lady clearly expressed that she wouldn’t tell...
