THE EDITOR, Madam: In light of ongoing discussions about individual rights and justice in the United States of America, it is essential for us, in the Caribbean, to highlight how Jamaica and other CARICOM countries have made significant strides to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Take a walk through any of our town centres and invariably you will see mentally ill persons lying on the streets, sleeping on the floor under plazas (piazzas), walking the road in dirty clothes, or going through garbage for...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It seems that no one has bothered to tell the people how government works. The government does not have money (of itself). The money the government spends comes out of your pocket or the pocket of someone you know. That is the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am disappointed that Zimbabwe’s health system has failed, to the point that they are reportedly using outdated and damaged equipment, expired medication, and there is insufficient staff. Zimbabwe’s clinics and hospitals are...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Nearly two billion people rely on water from glaciers, snow-melt and mountain run-off for drinking, agriculture, and energy production. The World Meteorological Organization states that in 2023, glaciers lost more than 600...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The implementation of the new government compensation system began in April 2022. Later that year, public sector workers were notified that the “new pay bands” would be “implemented over a three-year period” and that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the Government’s decision to allocate $1 billion for a one-time $20,000 grant to low-income, informal workers under the newly announced Solidarity Programme. While the intention to assist...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Ministry of Education’s decision to expand the concept of the Grade 7 Academy to other underperforming schools is commendable. But there are several aspects that need to be thought through and given time if this proposed...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica stands at a pivotal moment as it engages in the annual Budget Debate, while anticipating the upcoming general election. This period presents an opportunity for policymakers and citizens alike to scrutinise the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: World Down Syndrome Day is commemorated every year to raise awareness and educate the public about the condition which originate during prenatal development. It is present from birth and is not caused by anything a parent did...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Since PAC Kingston Airport Ltd announced a mural competition for the airport roundabout in Kingston, I have been giving this some thought. No doubt the open call will be very competitive, and I wonder how they’ll balance the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The reports of the series of occurrences of pollution in the Rio Cobre highlights a chronic and serious environmental crisis. It has broad implications for fishing, drinking water, and the overall health of communities that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Lionel Messi’s visit to Jamaica, was a significant moment. When a global sports icon visits any country, let alone a small island, young aspiring athletes receive invaluable motivation. Meeting a role model in person reinforces...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been on the horizon, but today it dominates the technological landscape. The emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI) marks a watershed moment, redefining the relevance,...
Stop inhumane separation of hospitalised children from their caregivers This is a cruel and senseless act. Where is the human in the word humane. The minister of health should come forth on this issue. It’s unbelievable and outrageous in this...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica reels under the assault from crime, the call for a national unified effort against this malady is repeated, and a unified national approach to crime is clearly necessary for anything effective in countering this...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is finally moving to a republic, yet some dwell on the fact that the public will not directly select the country’s first president. While we can all agree that democracy matters, is this really the biggest concern? What...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland has written that we need a Commonwealth fit for the future. She obviously doesn’t live full-time in the UK. If the head of the monarchy doesn’t care or protect his own son (...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It was great to see the astronauts land safely and leave their capsule on Tuesday, March 18, although I will miss the great globe of Sunita Williams’ hair floating in space. It might never float freely again. I was however...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Dyslexia is a significant issue in Jamaica, affecting five to 17.5 per cent of children but often remaining undiagnosed or unsupported within the educational system. This lifelong learning disorder primarily impacts reading,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to honour the memory of Roland Ralph James, a distinguished Anglican, whose influence has left an indelible mark on our communities. ‘Uncle Ralph’, as he was affectionately called by some of us who knew him, was an...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The US Environmental Protection Agency is lookng to eradicate its own scientific research arm, with over 1,000 scientists going from working on protecting us and our environment to standing in an unemployment queue. Removing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I awoke to the piercing screams of my fiancé on the morning of our wedding day, July 21, 2018. She had just received the horrible news that her father, Whittington Cole, had succumbed to the wounds he sustained in an attack by...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am moved to share some thoughts, influenced by Marcus Garvey’s teaching that we should understand and value our history– a history of the people who belonged to the cradle of humanity, which was interrupted and decimated by...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Like many sane and a bit older people, I have wondered about the nature and purpose of ‘influencers’. This concern has been highlighted by the stupidity of an influencer, Sam Jones, who stole a baby wombat from her mother. Yes...
