Letters
19 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Break the silence on domestic violence
THE EDITOR, Madam: Every person deserves to feel safe at home. Yet, for survivors of domestic violence, home can be a place of fear and intimidation. Jamaica must strengthen advocacy, community…
19 Oct, 2026
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Mendacious mid-term merry-go-round
THE EDITOR, Madam: For what seems like forever, all forms of media that I follow have been predicting the outcome of the US congressional midterm elections due on November 3. Every commentator and…
19 Oct, 2026
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When rules get in the way of development
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamone Lyle’s eligibility controversy should prompt ISSA, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) and Jamaica Premier League stakeholders to review whether our rules support young…
17 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Is road traffic enforcement being carried out fairly and transparently?
THE EDITOR, Madam: On October 15, after passing through the Vineyards Toll Plaza in Bushy Park, St Catherine, while travelling towards Kingston, I was stopped by police officers who appeared to be…
17 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica is a very real place
THE EDITOR, Madam: On a daily basis, one has to conclude that Jamaica is a very real place, brimming with creativity. It is more than a movie script. So, let’s start munching on the popcorn. A…
17 Oct, 2026
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Commissioner Blake is correct: Dismantle the gangs
THE EDITOR, Madam: Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake is absolutely correct, and he deserves the country’s full backing. When he told criminals that their havoc and fear now have the full…
17 Oct, 2026
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Global debt and the new age of recolonisation
THE EDITOR, Madam: A process of global recolonisation is under way, as validated by examining how skyrocketing global debt, assertive Western diplomacy and Eastern infrastructure loans function in…
16 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Workplace bullying – the hidden cost to productivity
THE EDITOR, Madam: Workplace bullying is an issue that deserves far greater public attention, particularly as Jamaica continues to grapple with low productivity and concerns about the well-being of…
16 Oct, 2026
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