Published:Saturday | September 20, 2025 | 12:07 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The time has come for Jamaica to complete its long-overdue journey toward full constitutional sovereignty. The Gleaner editorial makes a compelling case for not only replacing the British monarch as head of state but also for...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s domestic freight system depends almost entirely on our road network, and this creates serious challenges. Narrow roadways, frequent traffic congestion, accidents, and the strain from overloaded trucks all contribute...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having no participation on TikTok, X, Instagram, WhatsApp and other popular social media platforms, I was unaware of the importance of Charlie Kirk, until he was killed on September 10. I vaguely remember his speech as part of...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On platforms like TikTok, there is a troubling global fad of parents turning their infants into public entertainers – for viral laughs, shock value, or even profit. Many clips show adorable antics. Most seem harmless. But...
Published:Thursday | September 18, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR: Madam: Two events, occurring at different times, caused unease among Christians in Jamaica. On November 17, 2013, The Gleaner reported that Rev Marjorie Lewis used salt to bless offices at the Ministry of Youth (‘Salty Ritual leaves...
Published:Thursday | September 18, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the global discourse on racial and regional accountability, a critical and often unaddressed chapter of history remains largely unspoken. While the focus has often been on the crimes of ‘Christian’ Europe and its white...
Published:Thursday | September 18, 2025 | 12:05 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Much has been written about gender issues, from violence against women, the opening of a gender-based violence centre, to closing the gender pay gap. There is even a ministry and minister with responsibility for gender affairs...
Published:Wednesday | September 17, 2025 | 12:09 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: I wish to commend Howard Mitchell and Michael McAnuff-Jones for their excellent article, ‘MPs require capabilities, not checklists’. Their analysis highlights a crucial truth: members of parliament (MPs) must be more than...
Published:Wednesday | September 17, 2025 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, on a seven-hour, late-night flight to Europe from the USA, I couldn’t help but notice a young woman seated next to me who was on her smartphone for the entire flight playing games; she was probably 18 or 19 and...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Track and field in Jamaica is more than just a sport; it is a discipline that embodies values such as perseverance, teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. These values extend beyond the track, shaping individuals into well-...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I want to highlight a growing concern about how our educated and professional community interacts with important issues of discipline and behaviour in our schools. It’s concerning to see that many only get involved in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The ongoing debate over school rules has once again captured public attention, but this time, it centres on whether female students should be allowed to wear edges to school. There are those who argue that “rules are rules”...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my deep concern about a troubling trend that has emerged in our society, the live broadcasting of violent crimes for clicks and views. Recent incidents, such as the widely circulated “Brownman v Police”...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a graduate of Calabar High School and former member of Calabar Cadet Unit, I feel compelled to respond to Dale Britton’s letter ‘Those Calabar lockouts’. Calabar is not merely an institution – it is a beacon of discipline,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: CARICOM members are taking careful note of the US’s current treatment of Venezuela. Trinidad Prime Minister’s endorsement of its slaughter of the Venezuelan fishermen is, nonetheless, shocking to other Caribbean countries. US...
Published:Saturday | September 13, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: It’s sad and painful that ZANU-PF has historically used land as a means of consolidating political loyalty. Stands are sometimes handed out at rallies or through party-linked housing cooperatives. Beneficiaries are told they...
Published:Saturday | September 13, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a troubling inconsistency in Jamaica’s travel health policies that deserves urgent attention. Passengers arriving from Trinidad and Tobago are currently required to undergo screening and present proof of yellow fever...
Published:Saturday | September 13, 2025 | 12:05 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Watchman Church Leaders Alliance (WCLA) congratulates all those elected to serve in political leadership. We commend the peaceful conduct of the elections and the efforts of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on its victory,...
Published:Saturday | September 13, 2025 | 12:05 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Allan and I first met and played against each other in 1966. He was representing the Jamaican Secondary School boys and I was representing the School boys of Trinidad and Tobago. We then went on to represent our respective...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s recent general election recorded voter turnout of less than 40 per cent. While this is an alarming signal of the disconnect between citizens and our democratic institutions, it reflects a wider trend across several...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The world’s media reported the massive show of military force displayed in Beijing on September 3 marking the end of World War II. China was invaded by Japan entering Manchuria in 1931; the staggering loss of life in bloody...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On September 8, most schools reopened with students eager to return to classrooms for the start of a new academic year. With the recent improvements in CSEC and CAPE results, the hope is that next year will bring even greater...
Published:Thursday | September 11, 2025 | 12:08 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Alarmingly, it is estimated that 720,000 suicides occur per year worldwide. Suicide remains a devastating global and public health issue. More Jamaicans are committing suicide. In 2022, 64 suicides were recorded, moving up...
Published:Thursday | September 11, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: The report that over 30 students were locked out of Calabar High School on the first day of the academic year over infractions like tight pants, black hair dye, or incorrect belt buckles is deeply disturbing. These boys were...
