Letters
20 Feb, 2026
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Marlin Way killing opens up mental health debate
THE EDITOR, Madam: As I read the story of the killing of a woman by her son and the wounding of his sister, I recalled my own brother’s ordeal, who suffered from mental illness. It brings back to…
19 Feb, 2026
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Letter of the Day | The tax burden should be shared
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having scarified over a prolonged period, in recent years, Jamaica achieved a level of economic success as evidenced by improvement in all major macro-economic measures, improved…
19 Feb, 2026
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The importance of Sunday school to Jamaican society
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to urge the people and Government of Jamaica to recognise the ongoing importance of Sunday/Sabbath school in strengthening the social fabric of our nation, and to call for…
19 Feb, 2026
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Gov’t and unions must return to the principles of strategic negotiations
THE EDITOR, Madam: As someone who has spent years in the trenches of the Labour Movement, I have always taken a big picture, future-oriented approach to negotiations, with the goal of achieving…
18 Feb, 2026
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Letter of the Day | The people of Jamaica deserve transparency
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write as a deeply concerned Jamaican, troubled by the continued inaccessibility of hurricane relief intended for citizens whose lives were forever changed by Hurricane Melissa.…
18 Feb, 2026
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The Reggae Boyz kit should be reconsidered
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a Jamaican, I'm a bit perturbed by what the Jamaica Football Federation has accepted for our footballers to wear. The national colours of Jamaica, which symbolise our rich…
18 Feb, 2026
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Sugar tax, a long overdue step to promoting public health
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government has introduced a tax on sugar-sweetened, non-alcoholic beverages (NASBs), aiming to raise $10.1 billion in revenue for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This Special…
17 Feb, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Will the world stand by and allow Cuba to die?
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is hardly a country in the Caribbean, including Jamaica, that has not benefited from the generosity of the Cuban people. More than 500 Cuban doctors currently serve in…
17 Feb, 2026
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Grooming policies should protect discipline and dignity
THE EDITOR, Madam: School dress code debates are back into the spotlight, with discussions around student rights and fairness. Reports of students being kept out of class or disciplined over…