Letters
January 29, 2026
Caribbean and Hollywood movie producers – a call for help
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has provided a production location for international movies since the turn of the 20th century with nearly 200 movies filmed in part or entirely with the lush background…
January 29, 2026
A legacy they deserve
THE EDITOR, Madam:
January 28, 2026
Letter of the Day | Where to rebuild Black River
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is by now generally accepted that Black River in St Elizabeth was ground zero for Hurricane Melissa.Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has been adamant that Black River “will be…
January 28, 2026
The ghost in the great house:
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is an old maxim in political philosophy: “You can respect the office of authority without respecting the person in authority.” It is the shield that allows a democracy to…
January 28, 2026
What of recycling the rubble?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having seen a recent documentary on the 61 tonnes of rubble that had accumulated on the Gaza Strip, experts predict that to clear such a mess will take at least seven to 10 years.
January 27, 2026
Letter of the Day | Independence without illusions
THE EDITOR, Madam: Two speeches delivered on January 20 — one at home by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, and the other abroad by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in…
January 27, 2026
Supremacy of God’s word
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, many families in western parishes are facing painful loss – damaged homes, disrupted work, and deep uncertainty. As our communities begin the…
January 27, 2026
Build trust between people and the police
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is no doubt that the future of crime fighting in Jamaica must be grounded in intelligence-led policing, collaboration, presence, and vigilance. As a nation, we should commend…
January 27, 2026
Are principals demotivating teachers?
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a concern among educators that some principals continue to engage in behaviour that has led to demotivation, lower trust and an increase in teacher’s resignation and ‘…