THE EDITOR, Madam: When faced with a challenge that’s unprecedented in the threat posed, as with climate change, our perspectives on mitigation must also change if we are to reduce the impact and dangers of what global warming represents. For me...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As the holiday season approaches, it brings with it an undeniable charm – twinkling lights, festive gatherings, and the joy of giving. Yet, beneath the surface of this merry façade, many find themselves grappling with the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The tragic loss of lives on our roads continues to weigh heavily on our nation. The heartbreaking accident on Monday, December 2, which claimed the lives of two Lennon High School students and left several others injured,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent discourse on nuclear energy, specifically small modular reactors (SMRs), as a viable energy solution for Jamaica. While pathetically unqualified proponents, rich...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On what was supposed to be a significant and solemn occasion for Zimbabwe, a moment where the government presents its national budget to outline the country’s fiscal plans and ambitions, the country was dealt a harsh, ironic...
THE EDITOR, Madam: What happened to “no one is above the law”? Well, this is one of the many reasons why Kamala Harris lost the US election, because the Democrats are boldfaced liars and trademark hypocrites. Was this part of the plan, just an...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Ministry of Culture must do more to help fight crime. In Jamaica, culture is the pulse beneath the reggae bass line, the Patois we speak, the dancehall riddims we move to, and, unfortunately, the wayward glorification of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Haiti sadly has been too poor, too oppressed and too plagued by crime and corruption for far too long. Over many decades presidents of Haiti have come and gone – including Jean-Claude Duvalier, Jean-Bertrand Aristide and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article ‘Pests, mould destroy $4m in relief supplies at ODPEM’ published in The Gleaner on December 4. It is indeed rather ironic to learn that Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The November 27 decision by the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) to withdraw criminal charges against Trade Winds Citrus Limited (TWCL) for causing an oil spill in the Rio Cobre in December 2023 is a disgraceful...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article, Stalled, published in The Gleaner on December 4. I support a bipartisan dialogue of the process of reform. It is not legally practical for Jamaica to remove the London-based Privy...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We know by now that thousands of roads in Jamaica are in a deplorable condition. However, the National Works Agency and municipal departments will need to start somewhere and put their shoulders to the wheel. It is a shame to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The nation has been rocked by a recent viral video of a group of teen boys sexually assaulting a schoolgirl. Initial investigations by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) revealed that the group of male...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The closure of schools has made the headlines, attributed largely to the decline in population growth. However, little attention has been given to the underlying issues affecting this trend, such as the ability of families to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Across the world, workers have been taking ever more strike action against their employers and also against the aggressive neo-liberal governments that choose to side with capital rather than labour, squeezing the public sector...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The 2011 Charter of Fundamental Rights makes it abundantly clear (Section 16, Subsections 1 and 2) that we are all guaranteed not only a fair hearing, but to have that hearing delivered in a “reasonable time”. The courts, and all...
THE EDITOR Madam, The mediation settlement agreement between the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA), acting through the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), and Trade Winds Citrus Limited (TWCL) marks a baffling...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Most people are familiar with the potholes on their regular routes. In fact, we often witness their progression from being small holes to impressive craters. However, driving becomes more complicated when navigating unfamiliar...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article, ‘If you live inna glass house don’t throw stones’, published in The Gleaner on November 30. I concur that both the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP )...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The confidential settlement between the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) and Trade Winds Citrus Limited on the Rio Cobre oil spill is nothing short of a travesty of justice. This development raises alarming...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Politics in Jamaica is a dirty business, but that need not be in all cases. Both Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding love Jamaica and have the country’s best interests at heart. Both leaders should...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently I saw a social media post that broke my heart. “I’m no longer a teacher. I’m just a human plagiarism detector. I used to spend my grading time giving comments for improving writing skills. Now most of that time is just...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Rio Cobre oil spill was an opportunity for National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) to demonstrate its commitment to environmental justice. Unfortunately, the clandestine agreement it reached with the company charged...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Horse racing in Jamaica is embedded in the sporting heritage. Generations of fans, punters, owners, grooms, trainers and jockeys have poured their heart and soul into their beloved sport, and many a memory has been made at...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article ‘Corporate Jamaica is still pitching for imported workers’, published in The Gleaner on November 27. I concur with the government to limit immigrants and enforce those limits that...
