Published:Saturday | September 23, 2023 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam; I am not sure that scammers read the newspapers but, if they do, the following account would be less beneficial to them than to potential victims. These incidents apparently occur mainly in Pennsylvania, United States but,...
Published:Saturday | September 23, 2023 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am a concerned parent who has a child who attends the Neptune Basic School located in Harbour View, Kingston. I am also aware that the issue with the overflowing raw sewage in the vicinity of the West Indies Home Contractors...
Published:Saturday | September 23, 2023 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: On September 21, Jamaica experienced a 4.3 magnitude earthquake as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), underscoring the critical need for earthquake preparedness in vulnerable regions. Earthquakes are...
Published:Saturday | September 23, 2023 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having listened to our chief servant addressing the official opening of the highway leg from May Pen to Williamsfield of Highway 2000, the emphasis that was done repeatedly defended the Chinese, who seemingly loan the money...
THE EDITOR, Madam; There was a sigh of relief with the arrest of a young lady for the brutal death of eight-year-old Danielle Rowe. The story has captured much attention, not only because of the viciousness of the crime, but because of the...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Advocate’s Network is deeply disappointed in the forced return by the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) of the Haitian nationals who landed at Long Bay, Portland on September 9. They were seeking refuge from the horrific...
Published:Thursday | September 21, 2023 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The National Integrity Action (NIA), The Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP) and the Advocates Network (AN) demand that the House Speaker immediately resign from her position as Speaker of the House of Representatives....
Published:Thursday | September 21, 2023 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is with great regret that we learned of the death on September 16 of The Hon R. Danny Williams, who, without fanfare, supported the work of the Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands for several decades. The Diocese joins...
Published:Thursday | September 21, 2023 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: A developer on Shortwood Road, in conjunction with the National Water Commission (NWC), is currently in the process of installing a sewer line in the gully that runs from Roseberry Drive in Acadia to Old Church Road – a sewage...
Published:Wednesday | September 20, 2023 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: September serves as the stage for a pivotal showdown in the arena of men’s health – the battle against prostate cancer. As a Jamaican man, I stand firm in my conviction that it is high time we strip away the mask concealing...
Published:Wednesday | September 20, 2023 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: As I listened to Mark Golding’s speech at the PNP annual conference, for the first time I felt I was listening to a leader, someone who could become prime minister. He was assertive, confident, inspiring and polished. He spoke...
THE EDITOR, Madam: For some time now, it has been known, but probably not widely recognised, the tremendous control exerted by the big pharmaceutical companies over medical research and publications, and over the major international and national...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Does ‘Dunce’ emblazoned on school bags signify mental retardation, rebellion against education, mere fad or fashion among pupils craving attention, or a glaring reflection of society in transformation and confusion? Principal...
Editorial | Constitutional discourse “It’s way past time to leave the Privy Council and also become a republic. For all those opposed, we have outlived our welcome. Dem waan wi fi liiv. Dem nuh waan badda wid wi problems. So let’s get it going....
THE EDITOR, Madam: As previously written by me, the banks have chased us all out of their bank branches into outdoor ATMs and onto our keyboards. Heaven help those of us afraid to be ‘Berylliumed’, or are not computer/smartphone-literate. There...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A story published in The Gleaner, titled ‘No age limit for Miss Universe contestants first time in history’, obviously reflects an improved understanding of feminine beauty among the organisers. I do not believe in beauty...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to David Salmon’s article in The Gleaner of August 31, titled ‘Pragmatic reparations versus noise’, in which he pointed to the joint masters programme (MA/MSc) in Reparatory Justice. This programme...
Published:Saturday | September 16, 2023 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: While reading a UK newspaper online recently, a word that was new to me appeared on the opinion page. The word “verschlimmbesserung” is derived from German meaning, “an attempted improvement that only makes things worse”. The...
Published:Saturday | September 16, 2023 | 12:05 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: In dictatorships, at least some, perhaps half, of all those who daily suffer the injustices of their tyrannical leaders have obviously been fooled into believing in the scam. This may seem like a simple observation, but what is...
Published:Saturday | September 16, 2023 | 12:05 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: It’s not often that I support the policy decisions of the minister of education. However, her position on principals barring students from class as punishment for an infraction (real or perceived) is very heartening. Minister...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Another Independence Day has come and gone and we have celebrated what makes Jamaica great and wonderful. However, that celebration has been blighted with grief and trauma as a result of the violent deaths. The effect that...
‘Big Stone’ has no regrets for wearing chains in PNP sketch “I would not say from seven years though, because the sudden turn of disapproval started during his handling of the pandemic.” – @West93903335 “He should go and look what the word...
Published:Thursday | September 14, 2023 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: September 15th this year marks 14 years since the ‘father of Jamaican theatre’, Trevor Rhone, left us in the flesh. How do we remember him and what he brought to stage and film? Top of the list of his credits is co-writing the...
Published:Thursday | September 14, 2023 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: We at Stand Up For Jamaica mourn the death of Leroy Bailey, another person who was imprisoned at the governor general’s pleasure awaiting trial for decades. It is another example of the State’s failure to protect the lives of...
