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Letter of the Day | Accountability requires a stronger INDECOM

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the news published on September 24 regarding Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ address, titled ‘State is not above the Law’. While the prime minister’s assurance that independent institutions exist to hold the security forces accountable is welcome, the current reality of public trust dictates that we look deeper into how their oversight bodies are resourced and respected.

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26 Sep, 2026 0

Why Jamaica should take note of Trump’s second term

THE EDITOR, Madam: Since returning to the White House on January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump has moved quickly to make good on the platform that carried him back into office. For many…
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26 Sep, 2026 0

From screen to stigma: The real cost of outing PLHIV

THE EDITOR, Madam: There have been reports of social media pages publishing photographs, names, and identifying information of people living with HIV (PLHIV), as well as persons perceived to be…
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25 Sep, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | The capital flight we never counted

THE EDITOR, Madam: When people discuss the economic trauma of 1976-1980, we usually speak of foreign-exchange shortages, devaluation, empty supermarket shelves, business closures and the exodus of…
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25 Sep, 2026 0

Make stance clear on Palestine

THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to the Prime Minister. Dear Prime Minister: As Minister Johnson Smith prepares to represent Jamaica at the UNGA, I hope both you and the minister…
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25 Sep, 2026 0

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Letter of the Day | The greatest danger is not investment itself ...

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24 Sep, 2026 0

Who is Jamaica being built for?

THE EDITOR, Madam: Development must never come at the cost of excluding the people it is meant to serve. No amount of groundbreaking ceremonies, ribbon-cuttings, or gleaming new developments can…
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24 Sep, 2026 0

Recovery or simply a slower contraction?

THE EDITOR, Madam: Minister Fayval Williams said Jamaica’s economy is “recovering faster than expected”. However Jamaicans deserve to understand exactly what she means by recovery and which sectors…
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23 Sep, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | If time were currency, Jamaica would demand a refund

THE EDITOR, Madam: If time were currency, Jamaicans would have every right to demand a national audit and, in many cases, a refund. We lose time waiting on approvals, sitting in traffic, moving from…