Letters
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...
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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: 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,...
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...
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...
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: 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...
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: 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...
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...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The inordinate amount of time it took to vote at several polling divisions (PD) across the country marred the performance of what was otherwise an electoral system that delivered a result that reflects the will of those who...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On March 7, 2024, the Ministry of Education approved a National Philosophy of Education that promises to “ embrace diverse learning capacities, nurture each learner’s full potential, blend academic and vocational pursuits with...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) enters its third term, there is a question worth asking: Does the composition of our Cabinet give us the right mix of skills to solve Jamaica’s biggest problems? For decades, our politics has...
THE EDITOR, Madam: A person does not have to be literate to be selected for jury duty. He must simply be an intelligent or a reasonable Jamaican – the key principle is, to be ‘judged by your peers’ . This is an essential ingredient of any civilised...
