THE EDITOR, Madam: The president of the USA has indicated his intention to pardon the convicted drug trafficker and ex president of Honduras. He has also threatened to cut off aid to that poverty stricken country if his preferred candidate does...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write today not from a place of politics, but from a place of deep pain shared by many Jamaicans in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. What this nation experienced was more than physical destruction — it was a moment that...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of the devastation caused by hurricane Melissa, there are many emotions that have been expressed, ranging from grief, hope and faith, to gratefulness for life and community. However, resilience, although...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As an educator for over 35 years this is my wish that every child in Jamaican schools will be able to light their fire that will spark their success in their career choices. However, this can only be done if educators use...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa should be a wake-up call to all Jamaicans – and especially to the Government – that climate change can erase generations of progress overnight. Protection of Jamaica’s forests, mangroves, watershed areas,...
THE EDITOR Madam: If Hurricane Melissa were a strategist, it would deserve commendation. The storm managed to displace students across the island while leaving teachers completely unscathed. At least, that is what one must assume from the recent...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa has brought out the best in us and the worst in us as Jamaicans. It has exposed the strengths and weaknesses in our physical infrastructure and our political system. The fact that the Jamaica Labour Party won...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica considers strategies to harden its electrical grid, the proposal to install underground insulation across the entire system may not be economically feasible. We must assess existing infrastructure and conduct a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In this post-Melissa season, many families, schools, communities, and churches are trying to recover and rebuild as quickly as possible. As a church leader and citizen, I feel the weight of the loss. But we are facing a real...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent passage of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa has once again underscored the nation’s vulnerability to extreme weather events and the need for a more resilient and diversified agricultural strategy. The hurricane severely...
THE EDITOR, Madam: James ‘Jimmy Cliff’ Chambers was a proud Jamaican, living legend, a cultural icon and multi-talented musical genius. He was a great songwriter and singer, an actor, dancer, musician, and a most energetic performer on stage. He...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Transport is vital for promoting connectivity, trade, economic growth and employment. On the other hand, transport is also implicated as a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. Resolving these trade-offs is essential...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are writing in response to the article by Dr Michael Abrahams accusing the Jamaica Coalition for a Healthy Society (JCHS) and the Love March Movement (LMM) of callousness in the face of the recent disaster of Hurricane...
THE EDITOR Madam: I applaud the recent decision by Jamaica College to revise its hair grooming policy, a meaningful step toward dismantling discriminatory practices still present in our education system and rooted in Jamaica’s colonial past. For...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The global sports industry, valued at nearly US$893.77 billion according to the Sports Global Market Opportunities Report (2025), represents one of the most dynamic sectors of the world economy. Jamaica, renowned for its...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Rosalea Hamilton’s article, ‘A Lesson for Constitutional Reform’, lands with precision. Hurricane Melissa did more than devastate the western parishes; it exposed the cracks in Jamaica’s governance structure, the same cracks we...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The vulnerability of Jamaica’s building stock to hurricanes in the order of a Category 5 hurricane was dramatically exposed in the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The impact was catastrophic for the most part, from storm surges...
Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 12:09 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Maybe the reason why Jimmy Cliff’s musical journey has cast such a huge shadow across the reggae landscape, both locally and internationally, is because of his classical uniqueness. Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and...
Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: Since the passing of the recent storm, we have tragically lost several Jamaicans to leptospirosis. As a public health specialist, I am compelled to write this letter to urge the public to take immediate protective measures...
Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: I hear the concern about the expense of underground systems expressed by Mr Hugh Grant, CEO of JPS. Yes, preventative infrastructure carries a high upfront cost — but the real question is: what will cost Jamaica more —...
Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 12:06 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of James Chambers, known to the world as Jimmy Cliff, Order of Merit — an iconic pioneer whose crystalline voice and visionary artistry transformed Jamaican music into a...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In light of the deeply tragic situation brought about by Hurricane Melissa, I humbly appeal to our leaders and citizens to remember a fundamental truth: the true wealth of a nation is not measured in gold, silver, or material...
THE EDITOR, Madam: New Zealand won the second T20 by three runs, third T20 by nine runs. West Indies lost the first ODI by seven runs. That means they lost by seven singles, WI are losing by singles! That shows the importance of running the first...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as Jamaica endeavours to restore homes, livelihoods, and lives, familiar voices have re-emerged, claiming this disaster to be divine punishment. Yet, this is not the message of the Gospel...
THE EDITOR, Madam: When a country faces a disaster as severe as Hurricane Melissa, the weaknesses of its institutions become painfully clear. Jamaica has relied for decades on the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM),...
