Letters
August 10, 2026
Strong laws must also be fair
THE EDITOR, Madam: Few would argue against stronger measures to improve road safety. Every life lost on our roads is one too many, and those who consistently endanger others should face meaningful…
August 8, 2026
Letter of the Day | Build institutions that reduce corruption
THE EDITOR, Madam: I share Sujae Boswell’s recent sentiments, in his letter to the editor, on the importance of stronger institutions. However, I would add another dimension: Institutional strength…
August 8, 2026
Kudos to JCF for bodycam roll out in St James
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to commend the St James Police Division and its commanding officer, Senior Superintendent of Police Eron Samuels, for the impressive strides being made in the use of…
August 8, 2026
Robust infrastructure leadership critical for road development
THE EDITOR, Madam: Public discussion about Jamaica’s roads often focuses on potholes, traffic congestion, construction delays, road closures and the cost of repairs. These are important concerns, but…
August 7, 2026
Letter of the Day | Jamaica doesn’t need just free, but clean and properly managed beaches
THE EDITOR, Madam: There have been media reports on the recent movement towards making all beaches in Jamaica public beaches. There is a lot of emotion, mostly on social media, as well as some…
August 7, 2026
Readers’ reactions
Back to Africa – Mahama revives right of return to motherland All this ‘back to Africa’ sentiment needs context. Is ‘Africa’ ready and waiting with open welcoming arms to embrace these dispersed…
August 6, 2026
Letter of the Day | Freedom under the nuclear shadow
THE EDITOR, Madam: On August 6, Jamaica celebrates its 64th anniversary of Independence. The same date marks the 81st anniversary of the first use of an atomic bomb against a human population, when…
August 6, 2026
Emancipation demands more than celebration
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaicans celebrate Emancipation, we rightly honour those who broke the chains of slavery and reclaimed their humanity. Yet if our observance is to have lasting significance, it…
August 6, 2026
AI literacy needed
THE EDITOR, Madam: The University of Technology’s decision to introduce a Bachelor of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence is a welcome and necessary development. Jamaica will need AI engineers,…