Letters
28 Sep, 2026
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Can traffic be better managed during road works?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Road construction and maintenance are necessary. However, the traffic disruption that often comes with these activities can create difficulties for road users. Most people…
28 Sep, 2026
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Consider legalising abortion
THE EDITOR, Madam: International Safe Abortion Day is about promoting safety. And that cannot be achieved without the decriminalisation of abortion. Jamaica has had severely restrictive criminal laws…
26 Sep, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Accountability requires a stronger INDECOM
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the news published on September 24 regarding Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ address, titled ‘State is not above the Law’. While the prime…
26 Sep, 2026
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Why Jamaica should take note of Trump’s second term
THE EDITOR, Madam: Since returning to the White House on January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump has moved quickly to make good on the platform that carried him back into office. For many…
26 Sep, 2026
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From screen to stigma: The real cost of outing PLHIV
THE EDITOR, Madam: There have been reports of social media pages publishing photographs, names, and identifying information of people living with HIV (PLHIV), as well as persons perceived to be…
25 Sep, 2026
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Letter of the Day | The capital flight we never counted
THE EDITOR, Madam: When people discuss the economic trauma of 1976-1980, we usually speak of foreign-exchange shortages, devaluation, empty supermarket shelves, business closures and the exodus of…
25 Sep, 2026
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Make stance clear on Palestine
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to the Prime Minister. Dear Prime Minister: As Minister Johnson Smith prepares to represent Jamaica at the UNGA, I hope both you and the minister…
25 Sep, 2026
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Readers’ reactions
Lawyers stage silent protest over mandatory gun sentences Not a lawyer but can’t they put together a case and sue in an effort to change the law? Do mandatory minimums violate the Constitution? -…
24 Sep, 2026
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Letter of the Day | The greatest danger is not investment itself ...
THE EDITOR, Madam: