Published:Wednesday | February 19, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: In today’s economy, affordability is a major concern, especially when it comes to housing. The escalation of housing costs, influenced by supply chain issues, fuel prices, and labour costs, has made it difficult for many to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Each parish of Jamaica is unique and contributes significantly to the ‘melting pot’ culture of our beloved island. The dormitory community of Portmore, located in the parish of St Catherine, is by no means any exception. The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of social institutions, particularly focusing on our religious institutions, especially churches. Some people tend to overlook the vital role that the Church plays in society,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Former Prime Minister P. J. Patterson, having emerged from the pavilion and re-entered the playing field, it was inevitable that the partisan long knives would quickly be drawn. And yet, in the cut and thrust of political...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I got married in 2022. I submitted my marriage certificate to my workplace and I was asked for a taxpayer registration number (TRN) in my married name. I went to Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and requested one. At that time...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The film The Cross and the Switchblade, which I watched in 1973 at my childhood church, is forever etched in my memory. Set in late 1950s Brooklyn. New York, it tells the true story of a country minister from Pennsylvania, who...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was deeply saddened to watch TVJ News on February 9, which reported on the plight of people, especially children, crossing the Craig Mill Bridge in Portland. They were forced to walk dangerously along the edge of the bridge...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a letter published on February 11 titled ‘Mind your own business’, Ed McCoy, a US citizen, said I had no business ‘interfering’ with the US system of government. I had stated my opinion that the electoral college is flawed...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, Opposition Spokesman on Citizen Security and Productivity, Peter Bunting stated that the Jamaican economy is headed for a technical recession and he is on point. The Jamaican economy declined by some 3.5 per cent in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a misconception that slackness is uncovered and unclothed skin. Yes, I would rather have the Spice poured on the feet of Jesus. Sadly, no one speaks of the systemic abuse of women in churches. I ask, where are the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The state of campus security at the University of the West Indies, Mona is at best lacking and at worst the current state of affairs. The campus has a plethora of people from all regions of the world; also roaming around on...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to all church leaders in Jamaica. The moral and spiritual condition in our country is cause for grave concern and requires deep introspection of ourselves as leaders in the church. There are churches in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A news item caught my eye in The Gleaner of February 12, ‘Police probing robbery and assault of businessman by men dressed as cops’. The would-be ‘police’ robbed and beat the hapless, elderly contractor and took his licensed...
THE EDITOR, Madam: “ In many places in the world, though still imperfect, conditions for women entering academia have improved markedly in the last half-century. Importantly, however, we should not forget that this is far from true for many...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The American Civil War did not end and it has had a resurgence in the 21st century. We here in Jamaica must learn from that history and ensure that we do not have a repeat of the war which nearly destroyed Jamaica. With more...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write in response to the article titled ‘Portmore residents peeved at potential annexation without consent’, published on February 11, 2025. While the concerns raised by the residents interviewed are understandable, it is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I started working at a high school in rural Jamaica recently, and was completely shocked at the current state of the school system. Students no longer behave like students, and even with strict punishment, rules are not followed...
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) says Jamaica’s tsunami response protocol was triggered at the weekend. However, it said data supplied by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not indicate a threat that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is painful to continue reading this same story with no progress or real update. Are the real questions being asked about this? Where is the FBI who were going to get involved? I empathise with Usain Bolt and the other...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Patrick Gallimore, in a Letter to the Editor on February 8, 2025 captioned ‘US voting system is flawed’, pointed out the fact that the system of electing a US president via the Electoral College could result in a person winning...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Open letter to all political candidates campaigning for the Jamaica general election. As you embark on your campaign journey in the lead-up to Jamaica’s general election, we, the people, urge you to use this opportunity to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to commend the staff at Cornwall Regional Hospital for their exceptional care. I have found great humanity at several public facilities. However, the experience at the Cornwall Regional Hospital is marked with...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has been a constitutional monarchy, which means we’re technically independent, but still have ties to the British monarchy through the governor general. That’s a bit concerning, because while the governor general mostly...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Patrick Gallimore’s recent letter titled ‘US voting system is flawed’ published on February 8, commented on the worth of the US electoral college. This is a part of the mechanism the founders of the United States installed to...
