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Letter of the Day | No need for more police in schools

THE EDITOR, Madam:
As Jamaica continues to grapple with school violence, bullying, and student conflict, there have been increasing calls for a greater police presence in schools through the expansion of School Resource Officers (SROs). While this may appear to be a practical solution, but evidence suggests that this move may create more problems than it solves.

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Babe from Bethlehem
THE EDITOR, Madam: The BBC story in early June read “Babe from Bethlehem”, and wondered if I had gone to sleep for the past six months to be awaked like Rip Van Winkle.  The headline referred to the…
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READERS’ REACTIONS - Gov’t to unveil study on impact of social media, eyes restrictions for children under 16 - Tufton
I'm actually open to restrictions, but I'd like to see the research first. Banning social media for under-16s sounds simple until you realize many countries are struggling to enforce it.…
June 11, 2026

Letter of the Day | Marley took the Pan-Africanist baton from Garvey
THE EDITOR, Madam: Pan Africanism is defined as a political and cultural movement that seeks to unify African people, both on the continent and in the diaspora. It emphasises solidarity,…
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June 11, 2026

Is Cuba destined for change?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Cuba is facing a deepening economic crisis—the worst in decades. Tourism, once a key economic driver, has nearly collapsed, with visitors almost disappearing this year. The country…
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June 11, 2026

The overlooked legacy of Leonard Percival Howell
THE EDITOR, Madam: When people think of Rastafari, the name that often comes to mind is Bob Marley. When they think of Emperor Haile Selassie, the name that comes to mind is usually Marcus Garvey.…
June 10, 2026

Letter of the Day | Extend NHT concessions to encourage homeownership
THE EDITOR, Madam: Homeownership continues to be an elusive dream for many Jamaicans. In fact, many have resigned themselves to a lifetime of renting. Others have chosen to migrate to countries where…
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June 10, 2026

Letter of the Day | Values blackout
THE EDITOR, Madam: A power cut is always unwelcome, particularly in searing heat. I was understandably irritated when Friday’s outage occurred without warning, though I remained confident that…
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June 9, 2026

Urgent overhaul of FLA operations needed 
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recently tabled Integrity Commission (IC) report on the operations of the Firearms Licensing Authority (FLA) has revealed unacceptable systemic failures that demand…
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June 10, 2026

The uniform matters: Why Jamaica needs the return of the community police officer
THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent years, Jamaicans may have noticed a subtle but significant shift in policing. The traditional police uniform—once an unmistakable symbol of law, order, and public…