Letters
29 Sep, 2026
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Bipartisan approach to the water crisis
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is slowly moving toward a large-scale water crisis. While climate variability, including El Niño events, can contribute to reduced rainfall, our water challenges are also…
28 Sep, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Two prisons, not one, for security and rehabilitation
THE EDITOR, Madam: The word ‘security’, for most people, refers to the physical confinement of their inmates. It means that the confinement must be stringent and tight, especially when the talk is of…
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…