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Letter of the Day | The Multiplier Effect: Why TVET Is the First Choice for Developing Nations

THE EDITOR, Madam:
For decades, technical and vocational education (TVET) has been burdened by a persistent stigma — the “last resort” label, seen as the fallback for those unable to secure a traditional university place. As the global economy evolves, this perception is not only outdated but dangerous to national development.

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Letter of the Day | The Multiplier Effect: Why TVET Is the First Choice for Developing Nations
THE EDITOR, Madam: For decades, technical and vocational education (TVET) has been burdened by a persistent stigma — the “last resort” label, seen as the fallback for those unable to secure a…
Letters
June 23, 2026

Where are Jamaica's technical institutions in this?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The national conversation surrounding Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has now advanced well beyond casual speculation. Memoranda of understanding have reportedly been signed.…
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Strata Commission fees — for what?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The simple answer is to pay the salaries and office expenses of the Commission for Strata Corporations (CSC), located within the Real Estate Board on Surbiton Road in Kingston.
Letters
June 23, 2026

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month is a waste of time
THE EDITOR, Madam: Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, in my opinion, is a waste of time. Every June, it returns to the calendar and passes with little more than token gestures. We tick the box,…
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BGLC’s responsive regulatory approach deserves recognition
THE EDITOR, Madam: I commend the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission for its recent decision to adjust its technology compliance policy for gaming machine operators, as outlined in the article…
Letters
June 22, 2026

Letter of the Day | Let’s not forget that spirit of hospitality is engrained in our culture
​THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has a proud history of welcoming people from many lands with warmth and hospitality. Opening our shores and our hearts to those in need is a profound expression of…
Letters
June 22, 2026

Helping Cubans and others is a Caribbean necessity
THE EDITOR, Madam: It was once unlawfully forbidden by the Cayman Islands government, as well as their owners, the United Kingdom, to help Cuban migrants passing through the islands. Not with water,…
Letters
June 22, 2026

Building modern, resilient, and equitable healthcare system 
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent concerns about the state of Jamaica’s hospital infrastructure must not be dismissed. They reflect a real and long-standing challenge. Many of the main public hospitals…
Letters
June 20, 2026

Letter of the Day | Human Rights concerns cannot be dismissed
THE EDITOR, Madam: Rev Peter Espeut deserves commendation for his response to Justice Minister Delroy Chuck's claim that Jamaica does not have a human rights problem. Rev Espeut speaks to…