Letters
February 6, 2026
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Study finds J’can men reporting high numbers of sexual partners over three-month period Thank God mi single lol. – @DKAstrology That study shows a real cultural and public health issue. Too many…
February 5, 2026
Letter of the Day | Jamaica cannot sing its way to power
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica observes Black History Month and Reggae Month, we rightly celebrate a legacy of resistance, creativity, and cultural achievement that has amplified the nation’s global…
February 5, 2026
Time for a change Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam: The current state of governance in Jamaica has raised questions about the distribution of power and economic opportunities. While the government is supposed to serve the people, it…
February 5, 2026
The importance of play in education
THE EDITOR Madam: As Jamaica observes National Play Day, it underscores a crucial yet often underestimated fact: play is integral to effective learning, especially at the early-childhood and primary…
February 4, 2026
Letter of the Day | Jamaica’s broken import system punishes its people
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is no polite way to say this anymore: Jamaica’s import-clearing system is hostile to its own people. When the cost to clear an item routinely exceeds the value of the item…
February 4, 2026
Duty of care cannot mean duty to get hurt
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent public discussion following court rulings and tragic incidents of violence linked to schools raises a difficult but urgent question: What does “duty of care” reasonably…
February 4, 2026
Why the burdensome exchange rate?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Why is the $US/JA exchange rate seemingly stuck at the $US1 to $JA150 plus? What is the primary force and/or source driving this longstanding and exorbitantly high rate of…
February 3, 2026
Letter of the Day | Flexible work arrangements, a forward-thinking reform
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government’s official launch of Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) within the public sector marks a pivotal moment in national workforce reform and social development. While…
February 3, 2026
Ibrahim Traoré should be considered a hero
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a time when democracy is often reduced to electoral rituals and political theatre, Burkina Faso is offering the world a refreshing alternative – one rooted in sovereignty,…