Letters
30 Oct, 2026
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Hurricane Melissa exposed policy failures
THE EDITOR, Madam: One year after Hurricane Melissa ravaged Western Jamaica, recovery remains painfully slow, with much of the local and international assistance yet to reach those most affected. The…
29 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Let us elevate national discussions
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent national discussions highlight a troubling trend in our public discourse: the rise of unverified accusations and a rush towards extreme solutions. From claims of policy…
29 Oct, 2026
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Hurricane Melissa: Beyond the rubble
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica approaches the first anniversary of Hurricane Melissa, we must reflect not only on the devastation it caused, but also on the lessons we have learned and the…
29 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica’s children must not be forgotten
THE EDITOR, Madam: One year after Hurricane Melissa unleashed its destructive force on Jamaica, our nation remains far from full recovery. Homes remain damaged, families are still rebuilding, and the…
28 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Rebuilding lives before sanctuaries
THE EDITOR, Madam: Janet Silvera’s October 26 report on the United Church’s recovery work after Hurricane Melissa deserves attention far beyond Jamaica. Reverend Norbert Stephens’ insistence on…
28 Oct, 2026
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FINSAC and NaRRA are not vote buyers
THE EDITOR, Madam: In your publication of October 27, 2026, one of your columnists wrote: “ In my opinion, FINSAC and NaRRA were pursued for the same purpose – to buy votes and win the next election…
28 Oct, 2026
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Act now to save the Black River Morass!
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Black River Morass is under threat. A few weeks ago, I returned to my hometown of Slipe, St Elizabeth, which borders the Black River Morass. As I approached Timber Bridge, a…
28 Oct, 2026
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Rules should serve children, not punish them
THE EDITOR, Madam: There was a situation in which Excelsior High was found to be in breach of ISSA rules, and the school was docked six points and banned from participating in the Champions Cup for…
27 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | What has violence made us become?
THE EDITOR, Madam: As I grow, I have realised that Jamaica faces many issues with violence. One of the island’s most serious problems is gun violence. As a 16-year-old student growing up in Jamaica,…