Letters
August 8, 2026
Robust infrastructure leadership critical for road development
THE EDITOR, Madam: Public discussion about Jamaica’s roads often focuses on potholes, traffic congestion, construction delays, road closures and the cost of repairs. These are important concerns, but…
August 7, 2026
Letter of the Day | Jamaica doesn’t need just free, but clean and properly managed beaches
THE EDITOR, Madam: There have been media reports on the recent movement towards making all beaches in Jamaica public beaches. There is a lot of emotion, mostly on social media, as well as some…
August 7, 2026
Readers’ reactions
Back to Africa – Mahama revives right of return to motherland All this ‘back to Africa’ sentiment needs context. Is ‘Africa’ ready and waiting with open welcoming arms to embrace these dispersed…
August 6, 2026
Letter of the Day | Freedom under the nuclear shadow
THE EDITOR, Madam: On August 6, Jamaica celebrates its 64th anniversary of Independence. The same date marks the 81st anniversary of the first use of an atomic bomb against a human population, when…
August 6, 2026
Emancipation demands more than celebration
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaicans celebrate Emancipation, we rightly honour those who broke the chains of slavery and reclaimed their humanity. Yet if our observance is to have lasting significance, it…
August 6, 2026
AI literacy needed
THE EDITOR, Madam: The University of Technology’s decision to introduce a Bachelor of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence is a welcome and necessary development. Jamaica will need AI engineers,…
August 5, 2026
Letter of the Day | Skills are not enough
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has invested significantly in skills training and tertiary education. Through the HEART/NSTA Trust, religious organisations, NGOs and universities, thousands have been…
August 5, 2026
Temporary status being used to employers’ advantage
THE EDITOR, Madam: Too many Jamaican employers, schools being chief among them, keep workers in ‘temporary’ or ‘acting’ positions for years after those posts were declared vacancies. Teachers under…
August 5, 2026
Emancipation Jubilee was a resounding success
THE EDITOR, Madam: I recently attended the annual Emancipation Jubilee at Seville Heritage Park in St Ann and can confidently say it was one of the best in the 10 years that I have been attending the…