Letters
16 Jul, 2026
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Unacceptable standards at CMU
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I am the parent of a student pursuing a degree in marine engineering at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), and I believe some of the institution’s standards are discouraging…
16 Jul, 2026
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Can healthcare improve?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The recent mass protest by nurses at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) sparked widespread empathy. They cited staff shortages, long hours, inadequate supplies, and…
14 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Redefine what skills mean for Ja’s youth
THE EDITOR, Madam:
On July 15, the world observes World Youth Skills Day. This year’s theme, “Skills for a Shared Future,” could not be more relevant for Jamaica.
The statistics are sobering. The…
14 Jul, 2026
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One Road Authority is not enough
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The debate over Jamaica’s deteriorating roads risks reducing a complex problem to a simple institutional fix. A One Road Authority may improve coordination and accountability, but…
13 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Health insurance: Rising premiums, stagnant benefits
THE EDITOR, Madam:
In a recent human resources class discussion, the topic of health insurance arose, and my classmates shared their experiences with a range of providers. Mine has been frustrating,…
13 Jul, 2026
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Transparency strengthens parliament and public trust
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Former Constitutional Affairs Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte deserves commendation for her principled leadership as chair of Parliament’s Ethics Committee. Her position that…
13 Jul, 2026
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Consider renaming Jamaica Constabulary Force
THE EDITOR, Madam:
There should be a simple but significant change by renaming the Jamaica Constabulary Force as the Jamaica Constabulary Service. Names communicate values, shape institutional…
13 Jul, 2026
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Precariously predictable president
THE EDITOR, Madam:
It seems like forever that Donald Trump has bathed in the glow of klieg-lights, whether in his private, public or political life. From numerous well-publicised front-page…
13 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Protecting gas station attendants
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The shooting of a female pump attendant during a robbery at a service station on Deanery Road in St Andrew has highlighted the danger faced by retail workers. Are service stations…