THE EDITOR, Madam: The discussions around ways to increase voter turnout given the recent general election is once again on the front burner. The higher the voter turnout the stronger Jamaica’s democracy will be from a practical standpoint. At...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write on behalf of all motorists who drive in the Kingston 6 area, notably Mona Road, Wellington Drive and Old Hope Road. It has been absolute torment plying these roads since the NWC began laying pipes on Wellington Drive,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Roads can be seen as the unsung heroes of civilisation serving as vital connections that unify communities. When properly maintained, they act as catalysts for economic growth, reducing travel time and cost and preventing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The September 3 general election may have delivered a third term to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, but it also highlighted the ongoing barriers that prevent too many Jamaicans from exercising their right to vote. A government...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent aggression by the United States against Venezuela – including the alarming presence of a nuclear submarine in our hemisphere – is a stark and dangerous provocation. For the CARICOM and OAS member states, this...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s general election delivered a close result – 34 seats for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and 29 for the People’s National Party (PNP) at the end of counting. The verdict was not a landslide endorsement but a calculated...
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is need for there to be the effective control and recycling of plastic containers as part of Jamaica’s overall strategy for sustainable development. The first recommendation is that it should be mandatory that all...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Now that the election is over and done with, I believe both the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP) must consider this. The fact that over 65 per cent of voters do not have faith in either one of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The lead story in The Gleaner of September 1, titled – ‘Young Voters Feel Unheard’ – confirms that there is a general sense of entitlement among the majority of our young people, especially as it relates to the offerings of our...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) victory on September 3, while allowing them to remain in power, has been greatly underwhelming. The party must, therefore, sober up and begin to ask itself some hard and serious questions about...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article, ‘Not a victory by default,’ says Holness JLP’s election win,’ published in The Gleaner September 4. The electorates have spoken. They have given the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP),...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Every election, wherever they occur in the world, there is the automatic tide of euphoria that sweeps across the countries. This is coupled with jubilant and crazy hope that seems to have no more explanation than the sudden joy...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The story of local government in Jamaica is a mirror of our nation’s search for balanced authority and meaningful participation. From the earliest vestry system introduced by the English in the 1660s, through the parish...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s electoral system is well-established. For decades, checks and balances have guaranteed free and fair elections. However, while the system is just, it also needs modernising. If we are serious about engaging...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am sure that prime minister Holness meant well when he promised to double the minimum wage over time his party is elected for the third term. He has no idea how frightening this would be for those of us who need hired help...
Published:Wednesday | September 3, 2025 | 12:09 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Elections are the lifeblood of a democracy, a time when people choose the course of their country. They are more than mere contests for authority. We are reminded of the gravity of this moment as Jamaica gets ready to cast its...
Published:Wednesday | September 3, 2025 | 12:09 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Cannabis Sativa is a herbaceous plant popularly known across Jamaica as marijuana, ganja, spliff, weed and kush, etc. Notably, hemp is the term used in both commercial and industrial applications. Cannabis, which is used...
Published:Wednesday | September 3, 2025 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Rabbi Yaakov Raskin’s article “ The Mezuzah: A Sacred Guard on Jewish Doorposts”, eloquently explains the significance of the mezuzah. Placed strategically at entrances, it serves as a constant reminder of the commandment to...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Less than a year ago Nigel Farage, said: “I’m not going to get dragged down the road of mass deportations or anything like that ... It’s a political impossibility to deport hundreds of thousands of people. We simply can’t do it...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Both of Jamaica’s major political parties are making numerous promises in their respective party manifestos and on political platforms. Their representatives are travelling across the island and making stops in Jamaica’s hills...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A favourite comic strip called “The Timid Soul” was first published by New York World in 1924, and was syndicated in many other newspapers until its creator H.T. Webster died in 1952. The wimpy lead comic character was Caspar...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we reflect on our progress as a nation, it is important to recognise one of Jamaica’s greatest achievements: our strong and enduring democracy. In a time when democratic values are under threat in many parts of the world,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to the article on regulating, not banning, ride-sharing apps. As a passenger, I wholeheartedly agree with the author’s viewpoint. Having used public transportation for years, I recently switched to ride-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As I scrolled through X, I was left with mixed feelings after observing the political discourse on that platform. On one hand, there are those who are transparent about their political choices, while on the other, I find those...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A country can always boast of peace and Nobel prize winners. However, when souls are lost on a November 22 and an April 4, the significance of those lives declare outright war and anarchy. President John F. Kennedy and Martin...
