Letters
THE EDITOR, Madam: There has been renewed interest in the integrity and accountability of our political directorate, especially since Minister Nigel Clarke announced an exorbitant increase in the salaries of politicians. The call echoes much...
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Impossible Task – Former PNP chairman dismisses calls for job descriptions for members of parliament “There are metrics that can be used.” – @sherryoptin “He has some valid points. I believe there can be a standard guide, like a curriculum. MP’...
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is rather unfortunate and prejudiced that the narrative concerning spousal abuse, or intimate partner violence, always seems to come from the reference point that men are the abusers. While statistics indicate that more...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write with a very heavy heart and disappointment about the current conditions of the ailing Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus service. For too long, promises are made by the authorities that action is been taken. It...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A noteworthy political event was held at the Iowa State Fair Grounds on June 3; just to add to the intrigue, it was the night of the full Strawberry Moon, the meteorological start of summer. The event, known as ‘Roast and Ride...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Member countries of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) and the 2017 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference led the call for the establishment of World Food Safety Day (WFSD), which was approved by the UN...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am appealing to the US Embassy in Kingston not to fly the LGBTQ flag. This flag symbolises disrespect for the law of God, in the Holy Scriptures, which teach that God made male and female, in the beginning of creation, so...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am disappointed, sad, overwhelmingly frustrated as I write this letter. I am not seeking to be exonerated, as actions bring consequences; I just need to express some thoughts. I happen to be one of many who had outstanding...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to explore Jamaica’s identity and heritage, specifically in relation to the Taino people, who were the original inhabitants of our land. While acknowledging the presence of East Indians and Chinese who arrived...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We at the Advocates Network are concerned that despite our protests continuing at Heroes Circle daily, there has been no attempt by the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to roll back the salaries of politicians. Despite the seemingly...
