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...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The celebration of Thanksgiving in Jamaica, the United States ,and Canada marks the beginning of the holiday season that celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the past year. It is generally believed that Thanksgiving is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There should be more that can be done to help persons with disability in Jamaica. They are treated with disrespect and exploitation a lot of times by even those who are there to enforce the laws that govern the land and by...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Donald Trump issued a warning to Mexico and Canada that trade tariffs of 25 per cent would be imposed on all goods crossing their borders into the US, when he returns to the White House in a few weeks time. Trump has threatened...
THE EDITOR, Madam Political rhetoric has its place, but when it goes so far as to belittle the work of people who have made significant contributions to Jamaica, is where the line should be drawn. Everald Warmington recently expressed unkind...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Most countries have migrated to the use of bank cards for everyday financial transactions, and so merchants, government and services now utilise bank cards, (debit or credit) to purchase goods and services. The case of Jamaica...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The response from the government was swift and, for the first time in a long while, hopeful. The Ministry of Education stepped in to cover her tuition and promised support for her transition to high school. For Ramona-Shae and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Injustice corrodes the foundation of any society, and racial injustice, in particular, strikes at the heart of what it means to live in dignity and unity. As someone who has faced the sharp edge of racial bias, I know too well...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write for assistance on a matter regarding the Registrar General’s Department (RGD). I have been living in Jamaica without a birth certificate for over 30 years now. I was born on August 6, 1994 - on a Saturday. So I wasn’t...
Published:Wednesday | November 27, 2024 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR; Madam: Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ claim that principals are perpetuating generational poverty by denying students access to education must be supported by clear, concrete data. Who exactly are these “bad actors” within the system...
Published:Wednesday | November 27, 2024 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s two major political parties spend many millions of dollars to stage their one-day party conferences, annually. It seems to me that each of those parties would be far better off finding a four- or five-acre plot of...
Published:Wednesday | November 27, 2024 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The bustling town of Christiana in northern Manchester recently celebrated the opening of its first Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant. This development signals remarkable growth for the town, underscoring its appeal as a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently there have been strikes and protests by hotel workers, at least seven this year. The first at Royalton in Negril created much disruption at the resort and rocked the industry. Surprisingly, many guests who were...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The tourism sector has lost one of its stalwarts with the recent passing of Glen Bromfield, a pioneering figure in Jamaica’s tourism industry and a founding member of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA). He was...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to The Gleaner article ‘Fishermen hail tracking technology as game changer’. This initiative represents a significant advancement for the fishing community, the maritime industry, and the Fisheries...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner published a column by Michael Abrahams on April 30 ‘Political ‘whataboutism’ and binary thinking’. Social media postings can be inaccurate, malicious and misinformation is highlighted therein. In Jamaica there are...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The residents of Castle Drive, a community in the hills of West Rural St Andrew, are lamenting the poor condition of what they refuse to call a roadway. The almost two-kilometre stretch, which connects Castle Drive to Seaview...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In support of boosting tourism, Jamaica must offer and make accessible its rich international history and heritage to attract the interest of our visitors and ensure the accuracy and narrative of our story. On a recent trip...
THE EDITOR, Madam: With the election season soon going to be upon us we must recognise there is less interest in the people to choose a government. This can be attributed to the disinterest of our young and coming of age voters that our...
