THE EDITOR, Madam: The minister of education’s announcement that reading as a subject is being brought back in the primary school curriculum, and reports about the low level of literacy in a Corporate Area high school, are contrasting stories...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing not just as a concerned citizen, but as a resident, on behalf of my community, whose right to peace, rest, and security has been steadily eroded by the unchecked establishment of nightlife businesses in residential...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Many may see gambling as a means of economic survival in a society where the gap between the haves and the have nots is expanding. Some see gambling as a light of hope – perhaps even the ticket to an early, stress-free...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On Tuesday, June 10, an article, ‘Pembroke Hall High faces literacy crisis’, was published in The Gleaner. I do not wish to defend or refute any of the data given, as they are accurate and easily verifiable, but rather to add...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I read with great surprise, or should I say horror, The Gleaner article titled ‘Pembroke Hall High faces literacy crisis’ which highlighted the plight of Grade 7 students at a high school here in Kingston. The article states...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I vividly recall one of my high school fifth form literature lessons where we explored the compound verbs ‘has been’ and ‘had been’ which are both perfect forms of the irregular verb ‘to be’. Our literature teacher, Peter...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article, ‘Hinds promises stricter work permit regulations to protect J’can jobs,’ published in The Gleaner on June 11. Both Hinds and the minister of labour, Pearnel Charles Jr, need to give a...
Pembroke Hall High faces literacy crisis This is sad. It’s not the children’s fault. It’s a broken education system, lack of resources, societal impact, pedagogy and curriculum still under-graded by teacher centric instead of learner centred...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On June 9, Jamaica became one of 18 countries that ratified the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) also known as the High Seas Treaty, bringing the total to 50 (at the time of writing) –...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Father’s Day quickly approaches, I imagine the joy of families as they contemplate what to gift their fathers for this special occasion. I picture children going through their dads’ wish lists, trying to decide which gift...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The arrest and subsequent deportation of Swedish climate and political activist Greta Thunberg by the Israeli military was a detailed example of what not to do. She was drawing attention to an issue about which she was...
THE EDITOR, Madam: If hilarity were the offspring of folly, derision would be industry of the prudent. Russia’s Mr. Putin initiates a campaign of warfare against his neighbour, Ukraine. Ukraine in one of its most recent responses, reportedly...
THE EDITOR, Madam: When Jamaica’s Data Protection Act came into full effect, the country took a significant step towards aligning with global privacy standards. However, this progress has been accompanied by a concerning trend, a noticeable...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent years, social media has become a battleground where the traditional nine-to-five job is regularly vilified, dragged through comment threads, and painted as the antithesis of freedom and success. “Escape the rat race...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I think it would help if someone ‘touches the shoulder’ of the current West Indies’ (WI) T20 batters and tell them politely that it is highly improbable that a player batting at the crease in a game will score a six or a four...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Quite recently a high-ranking member of the current administration stated that it is time for obeah to be legalised. He made reference to an individual in Montego Bay who was recently convicted and fined for practising obeah...
THE EDITOR, Madam: My first visit to Negril was as a schoolboy. We rode down in a rattling bus to the old lighthouse – that proud, weathered sentinel at Jamaica’s western tip. The sea breeze slapped my face as the horizon stretched endlessly...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to The Gleaner news story of June 3, which reported that the government spokesperson is unquestionably correct concerning the existence of a ‘rage’ in the society. Senator Fitz-Henley is however...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Equality is a sought-after ideal but as Bob Marley said: “... a fleeting illusion to be pursued but never attained”. There however should be continued silence for it is the right of the owner of a household to refuse entry to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: June 5 was always going to be a very busy for those reporting from the White House, with an eagerly awaited scheduled telephone call between President Trump and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China to discuss...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a saying usually attributed to Sun Tzu, that you should “Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer” which should be a maxim for all politicians. That, and “You have to be behind someone before you can stab them...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Mental health and anxiety is a huge concern these days. Lots of people seem like they have it all together on the outside, but inside, they might be struggling with some serious issues. This shows how important it is to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: My last trip to Jamaica took me to Accompong St Elizabeth to see my father. I was enthralled by the beauty, lush vegetation, flora and fauna coupled with the fresh air and the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner’s news report “Law enforcement experience cut from requirements during search for new FID head” raised some important governmental concerns of which all citizens of this country should be extremely concerned about...
Helpless helpers: Many household workers still without basic benefits, unsure what is due to them Raising the minimum wage is good; but it’s not the full story. Many domestic workers still have no contracts, no NIS, no security. Highlighting...
