THE EDITOR, Madam: I recently watched an episode of All Angles on TVJ which explored the issue of paternity fraud in Jamaica. This topic has sparked intense debate, especially in light of recent research highlighting its prevalence in our society...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There’s no doubt that a personal computer’s browser is a great help when accessing information available to us on the Internet. I just used mine to get an answer to the question “Can I turn off AI in my Windows 11 software?” I...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Many voters regard politicians as flim-flam con artists who make promises during election campaigns, when they are so eager to shake your hand. When elected they shake your confidence, by blatantly breaking almost every...
State sets stage for making Portmore parish No. 15 Now this is completely garbage. This is what I don’t like about the JLP and the PNP. They treat governance like a marriage between the two of them. Something like parish status should be...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The looming threat of mass deportations from the United States (US) should be a matter of urgent concern. Without proper preparation, the sudden influx of deportees could strain our already fragile social, economic, and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Advocates Network (AN) joins law-abiding citizens in expressing outrage and alarm at the recent public exhortation by Delroy Chuck, during Parliament’s Integrity Commission (IC) oversight committee meeting. We are befuddled...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A large and complicated document is available online - the recently tabled bill for constitutional amendment . I would not have been aware that a public comment period was available if I had not seen an advertisement in The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: With the wave of a magic wand, or actually the scrawl of a Sharpie (marker) on an executive order, a ‘concept of a plan’ becomes an apparent reality – the Gulf of Mexico becomes the Gulf of America, soon to be confirmed by...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Every day it becomes more frustrating to tolerate the indiscipline on our roads. There is a set of motorists, in particular, taxi drivers, who behave as though they are above the law. As a result of their actions, they have...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Some experts claim that artificial intelligence is not destroying the art of writing – simply changing the way we write by marking it more accessible and efficient, while still requiring the human creativity and critical...
THE EDITOR, Madam: “The horror of the extermination of millions of Jewish people and others of different faiths during those years must never be forgotten or denied.”- Pope Francis. The Holocaust is arguably one of the darkest chapters in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Communities like Porus have huge potential for sustained economic growth. However, there has been a big drop in social and economic activities, and this has taken a toll on what was once a lively community. Things are falling...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent amendments to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) Act and the Wildlife Protection Act represent a milestone in Jamaica’s efforts to address environmental offences. After years of advocacy and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a teacher, I find myself once again compelled to highlight the persistent delays in salary adjustments and retroactive payments. These delays are not only frustrating, but also point to serious inefficiencies within the system...
THE EDITOR, Madam: If you have a vein through which blood flows and a heart that beats, you can’t help but feel profound sympathy for the impoverished residents of Kingston Central who are awaiting the completion of housing under the New Social...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I swear West Indies (WI) can’t bat to save their lives. WI should’ve won this series against Pakistan. The record should’ve said, our first Test series win against Pakistan since 1980; it shouldn’t have been a drawn series. WI...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Albert Einstein once said about nationalism “As a citizen of Germany, I saw how excessive nationalism can spread like a disease, bringing tragedy to millions”. The truth of that statement is apparent in the number of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate results highlight a distressing trend in Jamaica’s educational landscape, particularly in mathematics – a cornerstone of STEM education. In 2024, the pass rate for...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is the general election year, and it is imperative for the electorate to remain vigilant against the incessant tactics employed by political spin doctors. These individuals, equipped with a knack for reshaping narratives,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article ‘ DPP not in favour of judge-alone-trials’, published in The Gleaner on January 23. Like the DPP, we do not support ending jury trials. Jury challenges are not unique to Jamaica’s...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was recently speaking with a group of upper-school social sciences students, and they raised a pretty interesting question: are our social institutions even that important? They felt like they didn’t see how these...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my deep frustration and concern regarding an ongoing issue with Moneague College in obtaining my degree certificate. I completed my associate degree in 2015 and finally received that certificate in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article, ‘Not a good look,’ published in The Gleaner on January 22. The Constitution of Jamaica requires a constitutional referendum in order to remove Jamaica’s Judicial Committee of the...
Political analyst calls for better vetting of entertainers at political events following Chronic Law profanity incident Artiste [is] just being an artiste … leave them alone then. – @husslepacc47 Wonder if he made this comment when all the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness I am deeply disappointed by the continued undermining of municipalities and erosion of local self-governance. It is disheartening to observe that the vision...
