THE EDITOR, Madam: It is a well-known fact that many Jamaicans suffer from varying degrees of mental illness. However, due to our cultural norms, the issue of mental health is often not taken seriously. If we examine our social norms and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I’m sorry, but I’m not feeling the hand of our new police commissioner on the deplorable traffic situation. My, perhaps misguided, expectation was that he would give priority to the mayhem on our roads, because I think if the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is at a critical juncture, a moment of urgency and necessity. The looming threat of gang violence and the unmet pledges of politics intersect, posing a grave danger. For generations, neighbourhoods have been ensnared...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The addiction to fast food in Jamaica is becoming harder and harder to digest mentally and visually. At present, there are approximately a dozen different American fast-food chains on the island. The foods served at these...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Silly seasons are there to bring a new level of comedy, perhaps sadly, to very serious life-and-death issues. There is an unfortunate, dismissive attitude to making voting politic issues. Some will say ‘leave it to others to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am of the opinion that the majority of Jamaicans have absolutely no idea what they are consuming when they purchase processed or packaged food and beverages. In this ever-changing landscape, convenience has now become the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A California physician who works for Doctors Without Borders and just returned from Gaza was interviewed on BBC World News America. She readily admitted that during her months in Gaza not a day passed that she had not been...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Would it not be far better for Jamaica’s democracy, for our nation, and for the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) if, as happens in the United States – voting began weeks ahead of election day? Currently, the voting only takes...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaican schools are now a complex blend of diverse abilities and backgrounds, with many students showing undiagnosed ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Defiant behaviour in students at school can stem from various...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to Hugh Dunbar’s letter titled “Why reparations now?” published in the October 31 edition of The Gleaner. I take issue with the second paragraph of the letter, where Mr Dunbar states, “If we are to get...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are writing in response to a letter to the editor published October 17, ‘The right to food has far-reaching impact’, espousing the uncontradictable fact that access to food is a basic human right. Article 25 of the United...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my grave concerns about the dangerous conditions on the newly opened Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) between Harbour View and Bull Bay. This essential roadway has been plagued by...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On October 31, Halloween was celebrated with children as the main feature of this celebration of horror and evil. The essence of Halloween revolves around themes of darkness, fear, and the supernatural, often highlighting the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy”- Ernest Benn. With the highly anticipated US elections due Tuesday November 5, 2024...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I stand with all who call for reparations for the slavery that killed millions of my African ancestors, in transit and on plantations. However, I do not believe that the time is right for this. Neither is the time right for...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Would it not be far better, for Jamaica’s democracy, for our nation, and for the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) if, as happens in the United States of America – the beacon of democracy – voting began weeks ahead of election...
THE EDITOR, Madam: For many women, the month of October is a dreaded one. We are constantly reminded of the monster called breast cancer and for some, this reminder brings about fear, anxiety, depression and so many other mental health issues. We...
THE EDITOR, Madam: According to the Oxford Dictionary, freedom is the right or state of being able to do or say what you want without being stopped. By this definition, freedom appears not as an absolute right, since if all were to exercise such...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We proudly list “problem-solving” as a prized skill on our resumés, flaunting it as a badge of honour and proof of our capability. But have we considered what we actually mean by this? What kinds of problems are we solving? Are...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing this open letter to the Office of the Prime Minister and The University of the West Indies. 2020: Sources at the University of the West Indies (UWI), the Office of the Prime Minister, and Jamaica’s energy ministry...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As educators, we face the daunting task of navigating cultural narratives that sometimes clash with the values we strive to instil in our students. Issues such as gambling, inappropriate touching, sexual harassment,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the wake of National Heroes Day, the debate surrounding Miss Lou and Bob Marley’s national hero status resurfaces. They embody the quintessential characteristics of genuine heroes. A true hero dares challenge the status quo...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It seems everyone who could do anything to bring about a resolution to the security situation in Haiti is waiting to see if the multinational security support mission (MSS) led by Kenya will succeed. However, if that mission is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my strong disagreement with the practice of some traditional high schools recommending only students they believe will pass for exams. They appear to be more concerned with statistics than actually...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On October 23 and 24, 2024 both The Gleaner and Jamaica Observer reported that the Government of Jamaica has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Canadian firms to explore nuclear energy. Daryl Vaz, minister of...
