Letters
05 Jun, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Sullying the reputation of ‘The Beautiful Game’
THE EDITOR, Madam:
It’s called ‘The Beautiful Game’, and historians claim that about 2300 years ago people in Cuju, China were involved in kicking a leather ball into a net. Centuries later in 1846…
05 Jun, 2026
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Need for a national values and attitudes campaign
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jamaica stands at a critical stage in its national development where deliberate and sustained effort to strengthen the values and attitudes that shape everyday behaviour should be…
05 Jun, 2026
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The Drum - A pulsating voice that speaks to generations
THE EDITOR, Madam:
As we end this year’s observance of International Drumming Month (May), we are called to honour the instrument that has carried our story across centuries - the drum; the heartbeat…
04 Jun, 2026
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READERS’ REACTIONS - First phase of 16 per cent public transport fare increase takes effect
This is a prime example of how not to implement a fare increase. Who thinks it's wise to announce an increase to be effective the same day as the announcement? What's the utility of…
03 Jun, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Is Vision 2030 meant to benefit all Jamaicans?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I went to school and learned about the struggles of Alexander Bustamante and Norman Manley. Even after slavery ended, Jamaicans continued to face exploitative labour conditions…
03 Jun, 2026
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A watershed moment for policing in Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam:
While the people of Granville welcome the Director of Public Prosecutions’ ruling that the police officer involved in the shooting death of Latoya “Buju” Bulgin should be charged…
03 Jun, 2026
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Engineering integrity is Jamaica’s best defence against future disasters
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Major (Ret’d) Antony Anderson’s appointment as CEO of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) has been welcomed by key business groups, citing his integrity,…
03 Jun, 2026
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Clarification needed on fare increase
Dear Editor,
The recent announcement regarding the approved fare increase for the transport sector has created some public confusion and requires clarification from the relevant authorities.
It…
02 Jun, 2026
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Letter of the Day | The ‘Book of Tarantino’ is not the gospel
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The recent controversy surrounding US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who delivered a military prayer mistakenly blending the Prophet Ezekiel with a violent monologue from the…