Letters
01 Jun, 2026
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When garbage piles up, so do the dangers
Garbage collection continues to be a serious concern in Jamaica, particularly in the parish of Manchester. Across many communities, it is not unusual to see garbage piling up along roadsides and…
29 May, 2026
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Major General Anderson is the right choice for NaRRA
I write in support of the appointment of Major General Antony Anderson as chief executive officer of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). Major General Anderson appears…
29 May, 2026
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Deteriorating road conditions in Sav-la-Mar need urgent fix
I am writing to express deep concern about the deplorable condition of the roadway from Savanna-la-Mar to Burnt Savannah, Frome P.O. in Westmoreland. This road has deteriorated to an unacceptable…
29 May, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Taxing bottled water undermines public health goals
I am writing to question the continued application of general consumption tax (GCT) on bottled water.
Water is a basic human necessity required for survival. Yet, every day, people are paying tax…
28 May, 2026
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Letter of the Day | EPOC-type arrangement needed for social transformation
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Howard Mitchell’s recent reminder of the need to reconstruct Jamaica’s social fabric deserves serious attention. Speaking at the launch of the Heart of Jamaicans Survey conducted…
28 May, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Hurricane Melissa’s forgotten victims: Jamaica’s working children
It has been seven months since Hurricane Melissa, the Category 5 hurricane hit Jamaica, stripped hillsides bare, destroyed forests and coastlines, and, even more painfully, disrupted the mental health…
28 May, 2026
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WHERE IS MY MOTHER’S PENSION?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I write to express deep frustration and disappointment regarding the treatment my 90-year-old mother has received concerning her Jamaican teachers’ pension, as well as the pension…
28 May, 2026
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Jamaica must develop HI, not just embrace AI
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become one of the most discussed topics globally. Governments, businesses, and educational institutions are all positioning themselves…
28 May, 2026
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Who wrote what?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Pope Leo XIV has produced his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, consisting of 42,300 words in the English version.
He speaks about the need to value human beings and…