THE EDITOR, Madam: While never casting aspersions on any religion, must say that the latest doomsday prediction being proved inaccurate once again makes me wonder why these end-time predictors are the least bit credible. Albert Einstein was an...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is a disgrace that 30 – some say over 60 – Jamaica-born doctors and dentists, after six gruelling years of medical training in China, are now stranded in bureaucratic purgatory while our hospitals gasp for staff. Jamaica is...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner reported on September 23 that Jamaica is observing Maritime Awareness Week under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.” The Maritime Authority of Jamaica and its partners deserve recognition for...
Published:Thursday | September 25, 2025 | 12:08 AM
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...
Published:Thursday | September 25, 2025 | 12:08 AM
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....
Published:Thursday | September 25, 2025 | 12:05 AM
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...
Published:Wednesday | September 24, 2025 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Please allow me space to address comments made by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness in his speech at the swearing-in ceremony for members of parliament on Tuesday, September 18. During his swearing-in speech, the prime...
Published:Wednesday | September 24, 2025 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) extends heartfelt congratulations to our athletes who have once again carried the black, green, and gold to the global stage with distinction at the recently concluded World...
Published:Wednesday | September 24, 2025 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Public Service Commission will soon, we hope, announce the appointment of a director of public prosecutions. I am sure that the commission is fully aware of the qualities and characteristics that are necessary for an...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In his inaugural address marking the start of his third term, Prime Minister Andrew Holness offered a wide-ranging vision for Jamaica’s development. He pledged innovative policies to accelerate our sluggish economy, elevate our...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the letter, “Treat constitutional reform with urgency,” published in The Gleaner on September 20. I am deeply concerned about the lack of the electorate reading and understanding the content and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent swearing-in of 18 ministers, 13 state ministers, and one parliamentary secretary, bringing Jamaica’s executive ranks to 32, has sparked renewed debate about whether our government is too large or too small for a...
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: 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...
Published:Saturday | September 20, 2025 | 12:07 AM
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...
Published:Saturday | September 20, 2025 | 12:07 AM
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,...
Published:Saturday | September 20, 2025 | 12:07 AM
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: Jamaica’s domestic freight system depends almost entirely on our road network, and this creates serious challenges. Narrow roadways, frequent traffic congestion, accidents, and the strain from overloaded trucks all contribute...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having no participation on TikTok, X, Instagram, WhatsApp and other popular social media platforms, I was unaware of the importance of Charlie Kirk, until he was killed on September 10. I vaguely remember his speech as part of...
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...
Published:Thursday | September 18, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR: Madam: Two events, occurring at different times, caused unease among Christians in Jamaica. On November 17, 2013, The Gleaner reported that Rev Marjorie Lewis used salt to bless offices at the Ministry of Youth (‘Salty Ritual leaves...
Published:Thursday | September 18, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the global discourse on racial and regional accountability, a critical and often unaddressed chapter of history remains largely unspoken. While the focus has often been on the crimes of ‘Christian’ Europe and its white...
Published:Thursday | September 18, 2025 | 12:05 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Much has been written about gender issues, from violence against women, the opening of a gender-based violence centre, to closing the gender pay gap. There is even a ministry and minister with responsibility for gender affairs...
