Letters
June 26, 2026
Jamaica should play leadership role against drug trafficking
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jeanelle van GlaanenWeygel’s column, “Strengthening OAS-Jamaica Partnership in Addressing the Drug Problem,” provides a timely and important reminder facing Jamaica and the wider…
June 23, 2026
Letter of the Day | How to lose a beach
THE EDITOR, Madam:
There is one important aspect of beach access and management that has not entered the discourse: the environmental damage that results from regular or high-volume recreational use…
June 24, 2026
Letter of the Day | The Multiplier Effect: Why TVET Is the First Choice for Developing Nations
THE EDITOR, Madam:
For decades, technical and vocational education (TVET) has been burdened by a persistent stigma — the “last resort” label, seen as the fallback for those unable to secure a…
June 23, 2026
Where are Jamaica's technical institutions in this?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The national conversation surrounding Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has now advanced well beyond casual speculation. Memoranda of understanding have reportedly been signed.…
June 24, 2026
Strata Commission fees — for what?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The simple answer is to pay the salaries and office expenses of the Commission for Strata Corporations (CSC), located within the Real Estate Board on Surbiton Road in Kingston.
June 23, 2026
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month is a waste of time
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, in my opinion, is a waste of time. Every June, it returns to the calendar and passes with little more than token gestures. We tick the box,…
June 24, 2026
BGLC’s responsive regulatory approach deserves recognition
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I commend the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission for its recent decision to adjust its technology compliance policy for gaming machine operators, as outlined in the article…
June 22, 2026
Letter of the Day | Let’s not forget that spirit of hospitality is engrained in our culture
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jamaica has a proud history of welcoming people from many lands with warmth and hospitality. Opening our shores and our hearts to those in need is a profound expression of…