Letters
22 Oct, 2026
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Proposed water tariff increase is unreasonable
THE EDITOR, Madam:
22 Oct, 2026
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What are the rules governing roadside enforcement at toll plazas?
THE EDITOR, Madam: On October 15, 2026, after passing through the Vineyards Toll Plaza in Bushy Park, St Catherine, while travelling towards Kingston, I was stopped by police officers who appeared…
21 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | How many more Jamaicans must die awaiting healthcare?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The reported death of 47-year-old Debbie White after repeated postponements of brain tumour surgery at Kingston Public Hospital should outrage every Jamaican who believes that human…
21 Oct, 2026
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A warning to our leaders
THE EDITOR, Madam: Subsequent to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, I have had the opportunity to traverse some of the areas of our island most ravaged by the storm as, in its fury, it emptied the full…
21 Oct, 2026
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Dervan Malcolm: A voice that elevated administrative professionals
THE EDITOR, Madam: The story of Dervan Malcolm’s relationship with the Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals (JAAP) began on October 5, 2011 when he was conferred as an honorary member…
21 Oct, 2026
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What is the real scam?
THE EDITOR, Madam: My respected colleagues Dr Lascelve Graham and Dr Dennis Minott have doubled down on making sports recruitment in schools an evil to be purged in the interest of national…
20 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment delays demand urgent action
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is marked with fundraising events and various public education fora. Yet many of us do not know that Jamaica has one of the highest incidence rates…
20 Oct, 2026
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Discuss NaRRA objectively and with context
THE EDITOR, Madam: The conversation around the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) has increased over the last few weeks. Questions have been raised about the need for a NaRRA,…
20 Oct, 2026
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Improving the management of roads
THE EDITOR, Madam: Road conditions vary across Jamaica. Heavy rainfall, traffic, overloaded vehicles and ageing road surfaces make maintenance a continuing challenge. Effective road management…