Letters
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Preventing suicide through wellness education
THE EDITOR, Madam: Globally, suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds, and approximately two per cent of children and 11 per cent of adolescents are severely depressed. Many…
December 9, 2025
Consensus needed for constitutional reform
THE EDITOR, Madam: At the prime minister’s swearing-in, people were hopeful as they listened to his pledge to lead an “inclusive and consultative government”, and his commitment to working alongside…
December 9, 2025
Greater effort to address needs of persons with disabilities, please
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr Andrew Michael Holness I am writing to express my deep concern about the growing number of persons with disabilities and…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Cancer survivors are real heroes
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica celebrated National Heroes Day on October 20, we paused to honour the great men and women whose courage and sacrifice shaped our nation’s destiny. Yet, even as we…
December 9, 2025
Rethink discipline in schools
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent debates surrounding student conduct particularly in relation to dress codes and hairstyles have reignited a familiar tension in schools. The swing in balance between…
December 9, 2025
Honouring our heroes
THE EDITOR, Madam: Heroes Day has come and gone. The Heroes will soon be forgotten as the world turns its attention to war and mental health challenges and more. To honour our National Heroes we…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Consensus on inclusive and participatory constitutional reform process
THE EDITOR, Madam: At his swearing-in, many Jamaicans were encouraged to hear the prime minister commit to “an inclusive and consultative government” and to partner with the opposition leader in…
December 9, 2025
A case for rice and peas and chicken
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we celebrate our heritage, it may be time to go to the cultural table to rethink some of the symbols that represent who we are today. For some years, I have been wondering if…