Letters
September 8, 2026
Inmates are running the asylum
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, I received an email outlining the criminal justice system in Singapore, with its enforcement of capital and corporal punishment and very strict drug laws. There were…
September 8, 2026
Remembering Rev Venice Guntley-McKenzie
THE EDITOR, Madam: The death of Rev Venice Guntley-McKenzie closes a chapter in the history of women, the Anglican Church and Christian ministry. Guntley-McKenzie was a pioneer before the word became…
September 7, 2026
Letter of the Day | Address safety risks on construction sites
THE EDITOR, Madam: In Jamaica, construction is now a familiar part of everyday life. Most of us have learned to work around these activities. We slow down when approaching roadworks, walk around…
September 7, 2026
Address the chaos in downtown Kgn
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was recently walking the streets of downtown Kingston with a heavy frown. The streets surrounding Big Tree, Luke Lane and much of downtown are extremely crowded and, at times,…
September 7, 2026
Look beyond teacher migration
THE EDITOR, Madam: The conversation about teacher migration may be missing an important part of the story. I recently participated in an orientation for new teachers and what struck me was how many of…
September 7, 2026
Democratic socialism and the PNP
THE EDITOR, Madam: Lately, there have been discussions about democratic socialism in the public square. In 1974, the People’s National Party (PNP) declared itself a party committed to democratic…
September 5, 2026
Letter of the Day | Why do banks treat people with impunity and disrespect?
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to help the public understand what is happening in the banks in Jamaica. Customers and businesspeople are at the mercy of the banks, which treat them with impunity and…
September 5, 2026
Commendations for compassionate policing
THE EDITOR, Madam: Given the negative perception the Jamaica Constabulary Force has been receiving, I believe it is important to highlight two officers, Corporal Kenroy Young and Inspector Hewitt, who…
September 5, 2026
Dervan Malcolm: A voice that taught Jamaica how to talk to itself
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write with a heavy heart at the passing of the irrepressible and erudite Dervan Malcolm, a broadcaster whose voice shaped how thousands of Jamaicans, at home and across the…