THE EDITOR, Madam: I feel terribly sad when I notice that the voices of patients or membership engagement are not taken seriously. Empowered patient voices play a crucial role in shaping healthcare systems worldwide, including in regions such as...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am in agreement with the sentiments and concerns raised in The Gleaner’s editorial of April 27, 2024, titled ‘Student Violence’. As the concluding paragraph posited, "a combination of efforts by all stakeholders is the ideal...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In today’s society, the role of parents in the upbringing of children seems to have taken a backseat. Long gone are the days where children were taught to be disciplined, respectful, and obedient. Instead, we see a growing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s economic landscape is marking a historic milestone as the nation’s Net International Reserves (NIR) soars past the significant US$5 billion mark for the first time. As of March 31, 2024, Jamaica’s Gross Reserves...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to express my deep concern about the recent implementation of the new biometric immigration system at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. I had the opportunity to experience this system first-hand during my...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Across the globe, many societies continue to struggle with issues of values and attitudes. Without a doubt, the time has come for the authorities to introduce the teaching of character education into the National Standards...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Daily Gleaner’s edition, dated April 20, published the Letter of the Day, headlined ‘Break the cycle of mayhem and disorder’, written by Esther Tyson. Very instructively, the informed letter writer wrote, “Disorder, mayhem...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games would likely become one of the most controversial international sports events of the 21st century. The confrontation between the leading world powers has reached its apogee which affected...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Undeniably, we have made some progress in recent years when it comes to promoting sexual and reproductive health (SRH) rights. Two positive steps made were the deployment of over 200 Health and Family Life Education (HFLE)...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner dated April 24 published a news report which stated that Government MPs enunciated glowing tributes to former House Clerk, Valrie Curtis. This entire issue relates to House Speaker Holness and that unfortunate,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I enjoyed attending Best Dressed Chicken’s ‘Fun in the Son’ concert last Sunday to celebrate its 65th anniversary. Although I’m not a devout Christian, the event’s inclusive and welcoming spirit resonated with me. The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Thankfully, he said nothing more than a humble no. Because, he has his reasons that would stir up a lot of hot issues that are best left buried for good. Some wanted him out. Now he’s gone, some want him to come back. Sunil...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As I accompanied my sons to school on April 24, the morning news blared with reports of the escalating violence among students from various corporate schools. However, what shook me to the core was the phrase “love triangle”...
THE EDITOR, Madam: How many more children should be injured due to the inadequate amount of security? How many more parents must be at work and continuously worry about their children’s security? In October 2023, I had written a letter to editor...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to Prime Minister Andrew Holness Thank you for the correct and just action taken by our government in recognising the state of Palestine. It is an action which starts to reaffirm our position on self-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A woman serving as the Speaker of the House of Representatives (House) is like the head of a household. Just as she leads and manages the diverse members of the House to ensure the smooth functioning of legislative processes...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Approximately one year ago, my two siblings and I decided to venture into food crop farming on two acres of land in the Wigton area of south Manchester. One of my siblings was registered with Rural Agricultural Development...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the implementation of the biometric immigration system at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA). I arrived from Ft Lauderdale, Florida, and had the opportunity to...
THE EDITOR Madam: Jamaica finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with the repercussions of decades of systemic shortcomings in its education system. Member of Parliament Lisa Hanna recently spoke about the urgent need for reform and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Living in a time where uninterrupted Internet service is essential for educational and business purposes, the reliance on BPO (business process outsourcing) for job opportunities and income is significant for many Jamaicans,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Approximately one year ago, two of my siblings and I decided to venture into food crop farming on two acres of land in the Wigton area of south Manchester. One of my siblings was registered with RADA a long time ago but never...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have lost all confidence in the commercial banking system. It is not secure. Issued with a new debit card, which I was told has a chip and a high level of security, a fraudulent transaction was done using this card. I was...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Too many people continue to throw non-biodegradable garbage down a dark chute or flush pollutants down toilet/sink drainage pipes, as though they’re inconsequentially dispensing that waste into a black-hole singularity where it...
THE EDITOR, Madam: With the increased sense of African pride, more individuals are visiting countries where their ancestors may have come from. Jamaica and other countries in the Caribbean have not been left out. Celebrities from around the world...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It was just another Thursday afternoon at Irwin High School when a 15-year-old boy was stabbed outside the school. This tragedy exposes a horrifying reality: school violence. Recently, a school in Kingston was forced to close...
