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...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Maybe one of Jamaicans’ greatest impediments is to take joke and make joke. Jamaicans in general are not disposed to the ‘kin teet’ business. And, if a man suspects but is unable to ascertain whether he was disrespected by...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Earlier this week, I walked through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. I saw so many images of death and destruction as a result of the atomic bomb dropped in 1945. The argument that it brought the war to an earlier finish...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to highlight a significant gap in Jamaica’s workforce development system, particularly as it pertains to the HEART/NSTA Trust and the challenge of connecting skilled workers with potential employers. While the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We at PALS Jamaica are heartbroken by the recent tragedy involving the loss of young Amari Coley. We extend our deepest condolences to all affected by this tragic event. Violence involving school-age children is everyone’s...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The fourth industrial revolution is changing the way in which we think, live, interact, work, and do business. The arguable centrepiece of this revolution is artificial intelligence (AI) and Jamaica as well as the Caribbean at...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The state of our children needs much to be desired. All across the planet the welfare and security of children can be described as unsatisfactory. World Children’s Day was observed on November 20 to promote international...
THE EDITOR, Madam: “I would not want her to miss out on the opportunity of getting a proper education just because the government school system cannot accept her because of her disability,” Sasha-Gaye Wood shared, voicing a cry for help that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There’s a peculiar sort of linguistic arrogance floating around these days, a verbal accessory donned by those who fancy themselves intellectual aristocrats. I’m talking about the insidious misuse of “would have,” that slippery...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The pride of a nation lies in its strength of character and sovereignty. One typically exudes an aura of honour and privilege when called upon to serve his native country.There is no greater feeling than to assume a role,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the worsening traffic congestion in Jamaica and to strongly urge the government to explore alternative transportation solutions, particularly the implementation of air trains....
Published:Wednesday | November 20, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The home, church, and school are the pillars that shape the development of our children. Equally significant, however, is the transportation system, which plays a vital role in their daily lives. After leaving home in the...
Published:Wednesday | November 20, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Historically, Jamaica is recognised as a dominant force in the world of track and field, starting from the 1948 Olympics. Not only has this remarkable country created a rich legacy for itself, but it has even seemingly...
Published:Wednesday | November 20, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is a sad irony that recently non-Jamaicans have turned the spotlight on a dark side of Jamaica, namely, the stark inequality between the ordinary Jamaican, meaning the vast majority earning a meagre income, and wealthy...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is faced with some intractable problems and l believe that the two parties should cooperate in eradicating them. But no, that is not how the Westminster system works. When you’re in Opposition, you decry the efforts of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: “Breadfruit and cassava for Gov’t’s wheat flour substitution programme” said the then agriculture portfolio minister Pearnel Charles Jr in The Gleaner on July 5, 2022. He also said, “It urges us and so we will be updating the...
Empty classrooms In the real world, this is a good thing. Instead of having a single classroom packed with 30+ students, the average should be 20. If Jamaicans are having fewer children, it creates a domino effect. Not everything is poverty/...
