Letters
September 7, 2026
Democratic socialism and the PNP
THE EDITOR, Madam: Lately, there have been discussions about democratic socialism in the public square. In 1974, the People’s National Party (PNP) declared itself a party committed to democratic…
September 5, 2026
Letter of the Day | Why do banks treat people with impunity and disrespect?
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to help the public understand what is happening in the banks in Jamaica. Customers and businesspeople are at the mercy of the banks, which treat them with impunity and…
September 5, 2026
Commendations for compassionate policing
THE EDITOR, Madam: Given the negative perception the Jamaica Constabulary Force has been receiving, I believe it is important to highlight two officers, Corporal Kenroy Young and Inspector Hewitt, who…
September 5, 2026
Dervan Malcolm: A voice that taught Jamaica how to talk to itself
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write with a heavy heart at the passing of the irrepressible and erudite Dervan Malcolm, a broadcaster whose voice shaped how thousands of Jamaicans, at home and across the…
September 4, 2026
Letter of the Day | Time to do away with school resource officers
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recently announced on its Force4Good podcast that more school resource officers (SROs) will be deployed for the upcoming academic term. For…
September 4, 2026
Readers’ reactions
No lockout for grooming breaches, ministry tells schools Has anyone documented the cost and time wasted on these matters at school? Whose duty is it to ensure kids reach school on time and…
September 3, 2026
Letter of the Day | Healthcare with dignity for every Jamaican
THE EDITOR, Madam: In Jamaica, we like to say, “Wi likkle but wi tallawah.” We take pride in our resilience, our willingness to help one another, and our belief that, when times get hard, someone will…
September 3, 2026
Gov’t must act on land titles for Non Pariel and Canaan
THE EDITOR, Madam: Every night, the national news showcases land-titling ceremonies across Jamaica. Yet, in the wake of Hurricane Melissa and a brutal drought, a deafening silence surrounds the…
September 3, 2026
Fire response exposes leadership gaps
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am compelled to express my concern regarding the weaknesses in Jamaica’s firefighting capabilities, as demonstrated by recent incidents. The large-scale fire on Hagley Park Road,…