Letters
28 Feb, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Is ‘no child left behind’ a solution or a growing problem?
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica advances its programme of educational reform, we must confront a difficult question: Is the ‘no child left behind’ mandate a solution, or is it quietly becoming a…
28 Feb, 2026
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Kudos Chief Justice Sykes
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent public exchange between Justice Bryan Sykes and Minister Delroy Chuck offers a timely reminder of why judicial independence remains the bedrock of our democracy.
28 Feb, 2026
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Are hair rules black and white?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Every society needs rules, or life would be chaotic in situations when you have to second guess the validation of rights. Yet, does freedom of expression infringe on uniformity? …
27 Feb, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Is the outcome already decided?
THE EDITOR, Madam: On Saturday, February 21, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in West End, Negril for the proposed Negril Paradise Integrated Resort and Marina – which was written about Jamaica…
27 Feb, 2026
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Made in America
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are often reminded how brilliant the founding fathers were when they drew up the Constitution of the US in 1787; one stipulation was that the “President will from time to time…
27 Feb, 2026
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One road authority must be supported
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write in reference to the article published on January 29, by PNP councillor Kijana Johnson titled ‘One authority must be rejected’ . The Government recently announced the…
26 Feb, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Democracy’s silent shield: institutional respect
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent events in the United States of America, particularly the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down sweeping presidential tariffs, offer an important lesson for all…
26 Feb, 2026
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Black History Month - confronting colonial shadows
THE EDITOR, Madam: Black History Month reminds us of Marcus Garvey’s timeless warning: “ A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”…
26 Feb, 2026
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Embrace civilised behaviour
THE EDITOR, Madam: As I reflect on Jamaica’s state with babies, girls,women and men young and old being chopped, burnt, maimed or shot to death. I am reminded that empathy and understanding can…