Letters
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…
August 4, 2026
Letter of the Day | Reclaim the meaning, not merely the names
THE EDITOR, Madam: Marcel Bent’s letter raises a valuable question about how Jamaicans remember Emancipation and Independence. He is right that names carry historical and political meaning, and our…
August 4, 2026
Critical to understand good road design and construction
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s expanding road network demands more than routine patching. It requires a clear understanding of engineering fundamentals, including topography, geology, drainage, and…
August 4, 2026
Strange days indeed
THE EDITOR, Madam: There have been numerous power grabs and upheavals at London’s Palace of Westminster, home of the British parliament since 1295. If only the walls could talk. From Guy Fawkes’…