Letters
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has spent the past decade earning a global reputation for fiscal discipline. With the support of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) and the sacrifices of our people, we are finally approaching the 60 per...
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THE EDITOR, Madam: Depending on factors like age, health and environmental conditions, the human body’s survival limits are as follows: without oxygen – three to five minutes; without water – three to five days and without food – 30 to 40 days....
THE EDITOR, Madam: My letter on Haiti to The Gleaner (September 15) was submitted on the 12th, before the article by Sir Ron Sanders (September 13) emerged. His interest, differing from mine, was on the role of the OAS, the Organization of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent action by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) to remove the children of TikToker June ‘Rosalee’ Dixon after her own alarming online statements is a reminder that vigilance saves lives. She outed...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The compensation review package for teachers and restructuring of the teacher’s hierarchy could lead to an exodus of teachers which underscore low performance, which has contributed to an impoverished educational system. To...
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding. I am writing with reference to the article, “INDECOM rings body-cam alarm again as police killings spike by 111 per cent,”...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Notwithstanding the many instances in life when I’ve mused on swaying the unchecked powers securely reposed in the safe and balanced remit of God, without failure, I’m immediately disabused of such frivolity whenever I consider...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A love between a man and a woman has to be more than a romantic attraction. For true love is all-encompassing. It is the antidote for good mental and physical well-being – which is the basis of a stable society. But,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The time has come for Jamaica to complete its long-overdue journey toward full constitutional sovereignty. The Gleaner editorial makes a compelling case for not only replacing the British monarch as head of state but also for...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On platforms like TikTok, there is a troubling global fad of parents turning their infants into public entertainers – for viral laughs, shock value, or even profit. Many clips show adorable antics. Most seem harmless. But...
