THE EDITOR, Madam: In the late ‘30s and early ‘40s when sugarcane was the primary export crop out of Jamaica, the typical production season would start with the cleaning of the factory machines and materials needed to do the work. The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: My third-grade teacher told me 65 years ago that “sometimes the things written in a report are sometimes less harmful than those that are not”. This is the same message for Prime Minister (PM) Andrew Holness, who, to my memory...
JLP slams PNP’s selection of Isat Buchanan to run in East Portland despite criminal past He that is without sin cast the first stone. – @nuttyshe11 I thought once u paid u debt to society. You are then free to reintegrate back into society. – @...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we mark World Mental Health Awareness Month in October and World Mental Health Day on October 10 under the theme ‘It Is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace’, we are reminded of the critical intersection between...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In August 2023, I visited the Porus Branch Library. The building, though modern and aesthetically appealing, housed an outdated and culturally irrelevant collection of books. This disappointing experience led me to buy and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The country is on the cusp of a general election, which, according to constitutional provisions, must be held by the latest September next year. I believe many (if not most) people will agree with me that the associated...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A Supreme Court judge recently ruled on an application by the Jamaican Association of Composers Authors and Publishers Limited (JACAP) to be granted specific disclosure of the financial statements of Horizon Entertainment and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write in horror and incredulity after reading the articles on the troubling questions surrounding our prime minister’s financial dealings, including Trevor Munroe’s thorough dissection of ministerial ethical standards. The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: COVID-19 is a reality and our dilemma remains the same. What to do to protect ourselves from the seemingly ever-present virus. To be vaccinated or not to be vaccinated, that is the question. Most have opted for the vaccine. How...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Tourism is a powerful force for connecting cultures, fostering understanding, and promoting peace. At its simplest, tourism involves the movement of people for leisure, business, or cultural exploration. It encompasses a wide...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Few would object to my suggesting the US is at a turning point – in a period of crisis, clearly reflected by a stark and well-defined difference in political and ideological interests. But wait, the backbone of Western society...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, as I was walking down the steps of my apartment, drops of water fell on my head even as I tried to sidestep the water on steps from the rain that fell throughout the night. Leaving home even in rain is a relief,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Ministry of Education should be commended for their efforts to reintroduce civics into school curricula. This is a significant step towards shaping responsible citizens from their formative years. However, the success of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to the article, ‘Pain and despair’, published in The Gleaner on September 27, about the experience of patients with sickle cell disease at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). Thanks to...
Published:Saturday | September 28, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hats must be lifted in praise of the tenacity of the Jamaican entrepreneur. Despite adversities, the markets are abuzz with joy. Coaster drivers, taxi operators and commuters ensure “livity” and livelihood in their interactions...
Published:Saturday | September 28, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner editorial of September 25 unearths the cause of the normalisation of corruption in Jamaica stemming from the 1990s which now have detrimental effects, creating a permissive atmosphere for unethical behaviour and...
Published:Saturday | September 28, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: I always tell people, sports in general, not just cricket or football, can make big hardback men cry long tears. Those tears aren’t Dwayne Bravo’s tears, those are the tears of the youth in him wanting to play on but the body...
Published:Saturday | September 28, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: It’s just about 25 years since the West Wing TV series was aired. The series showed an idealist presidency that, like The Brady Bunch, could solve problems within a single episode. There were a few earth-shattering events that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck spoke at 2024 Peace Sensitisation Session and warned justices of the peace (JPs) not to accept any form of payment or bribe in exchange for their services. He further stated that any...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A recent report in the media mentioned the decline in the production of pimento in Jamaica. This has not come as a surprise to me, as I am one of those pimento growers who have ceased reaping pimento and no longer plant the...
Large BPO firm Ibex closes two contact centres, slashes desks by a third Let’s not make more of this than it merits. These global outsourcing companies are very susceptible to changing economic environments. It’s a mobile and highly transient...
Published:Thursday | September 26, 2024 | 11:11 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a motorist, there’s a sense of helplessness that washes over you when you approach a stoplight and see someone approaching your car. I’ve experienced it countless times – persuasive beggars knocking on my window with...
Published:Thursday | September 26, 2024 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to express my deep concern regarding the significant disparity in how visitors are treated at the US Embassy in Jamaica, compared to the US Embassy in London. This stark contrast has left me feeling disrespected and...
Published:Thursday | September 26, 2024 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Two years ago, Sir David Attenborough, a world-renowned supporter of the natural environment, expert BBC analyst, and presenter on all things nature, spoke at the opening of the World Leaders Summit on Climate Change in Glasgow...
Published:Thursday | September 26, 2024 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: I recall that at the beginning of this year, the Integrity Commission (IC) came under severe criticism from certain members of the political directorate for its investigations into the statutory declarations of the country’s...
