Letters
April 27, 2026
Acts of violence in schools must be stopped
THE EDITOR, Madam: The world is at a crossroads, though it has been like that. However, while we cannot “blame di youth”, we must correct them and make restitution regarding our own errors. …
April 27, 2026
A student’s dilemma in getting a degree
THE EDITOR: Madam: A degree represents years of sacrifice, commitment, and perseverance. It is therefore disheartening that, despite completing all academic requirements, I have not yet been able to…
April 25, 2026
Letter of the Day | Who is raising our children?
THE EDITOR, Madam: As an educator, I am deeply concerned about a growing pattern I encounter daily – the rise of permissive parenting and its impact on our children’s development.
April 25, 2026
Long-standing traffic issues persist in Mandeville
THE EDITOR, Madam: The ongoing congestion and parking issues are becoming a problem in Mandeville town because of an increase in the population and, therefore, traffic.
April 25, 2026
Strengthen schools as centres of moral development
THE EDITOR, Madam:
April 24, 2026
Letter of the Day | Who protect di children when adults a call fi violence?
THE EDITOR Madam: This is with reference to the recent public commentary on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) suggesting that children and teenagers involved in conflict with the law particularly…
April 24, 2026
Readers’ reactions
Dozens of UWI students scrambling for exam clearance amid financial strain Why is university education not structured to be affordable for none public goods and services programmes? The programme…
April 24, 2026
Poetic justice
THE EDITOR, Madam: With his extension of the ceasefire for the US and Israel bombing Iran, President Trump acknowledged total dependence on the negotiators in Pakistan, namely Prime Minister Shehbaz…
April 23, 2026
Letter of the Day | Ja’s challenge is not the absence of systems ...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to commend Mr. Julian Robinson for his recent article and to express strong support for his central thesis that Jamaica’s fiscal challenge is not primarily a matter of tax…