Letters
March 16, 2026
Letter of the Day | Geopolitics, diplomacy and friendship
THE EDITOR, Madam: On his farm in his community in the foothills of the Bull Head Mountain in the heart of Jamaica, Farmer Joe is confused. He marvels at how, during this season of complicated…
March 16, 2026
Address the crisis of male underachievement
THE EDITOR, Madam: Every graduation exercise in Jamaica highlights a troubling reality: while more young women are succeeding in higher education, many young men are falling behind. Data from the…
March 16, 2026
When wealth replaces spiritual power
THE EDITOR, Madam: In many parts of the modern Christian world, the church appears to be thriving. Large sanctuaries stretch across communities, worship services are supported by sophisticated…
March 14, 2026
Letter of the Day | Beyond sweetened drink tax - time for front of package warning labels too
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is finally moving on a question it has avoided for too long. How should the state protect consumers in a food environment that produces illness at scale? The new sweetened…
March 14, 2026
Think of disaster shelters beyond the schools
THE EDITOR, Madam: The issue of shelters is a particularly vexing one. The president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association is however correct in presenting a demand letter to the authorities to…
March 14, 2026
The Caribbean dancing to another tune
THE EDITOR, Madam: Cayman Islands recently legalised same-sex relationships despite the opposition of many people, politicians and churches. This has not happened in Jamaica and much of the Caribbean…
March 13, 2026
Letter of the Day | Airbnb important to Jamaica’s economy
THE EDITOR, Madam: Over the years Airbnb has emerged as a vital contributor to the local economy. While large hotels dominate the landscape, Airbnb has proven to be a game-changer.
March 13, 2026
From Mr Dithers to Mr Flip-Flop
THE EDITOR, Madam: On the evening of March 9, the Canadian federal parliament held a debate on the Iran War, but Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent. For once, he was not on one of his very…
March 13, 2026
Taxing online shopping won’t save local businesses
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government’s recent announcement that taxes will be applied to certain online purchases and digital services has sparked widespread discussion. While the measure is intended to…