Letters

Sample of Chilean front-of-package label.
March 14, 2026

Letter of the Day | Beyond sweetened drink tax - time for front of package warning labels too

THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is finally moving on a question it has avoided for too long. How should the state protect consumers in a food environment that produces illness at scale? The new sweetened…
People are seen in Petersfield High School, Westmoreland which was converted as a hurricane shelter.
March 14, 2026

Think of disaster shelters beyond the schools

THE EDITOR, Madam: The issue of shelters is a particularly vexing one. The president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association is however correct in presenting a demand letter to the authorities to…
Letters
March 14, 2026

The Caribbean dancing to another tune

THE EDITOR, Madam: Cayman Islands recently legalised same-sex relationships despite the opposition of many people, politicians and churches. This has not happened in Jamaica and much of the Caribbean…
The Airbnb app icon is displayed on an iPad screen.
March 13, 2026

Letter of the Day | Airbnb important to Jamaica’s economy

THE EDITOR, Madam: Over the years Airbnb has emerged as a vital contributor to the local economy. While large hotels dominate the landscape, Airbnb has proven to be a game-changer.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney.
March 13, 2026

From Mr Dithers to Mr Flip-Flop

THE EDITOR, Madam: On the evening of March 9, the Canadian federal parliament held a debate on the Iran War, but Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent. For once, he was not on one of his very…
Letters
March 13, 2026

Taxing online shopping won’t save local businesses

THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government’s recent announcement that taxes will be applied to certain online purchases and digital services has sparked widespread discussion. While the measure is intended to…
Letters
March 12, 2026

Letter of the Day | Supporting mothers, an investment in Ja’s future

THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent comments by Jamaica’s Health Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, urging women to have more children in response to the country’s declining birth rate have sparked important…
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March 12, 2026

Preserving dignity on dialysis

THE EDITOR, Madam: Today, as the world observes World Kidney Day, it is worth pausing to reflect on the quiet and often unseen struggle faced by thousands of Jamaicans living with chronic kidney…
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March 12, 2026

Leadership requires honesty

THE EDITOR, Madam: For decades, the Jamaica Labour Party has declared its alignment with “the West”, a stance rooted in Cold War realities when a young Jamaica sought stability through partnerships…