Letters
March 11, 2026
Letter of the Day | Cuban doctors criticised, Chinese labour diplomacy normalised
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government of Jamaica’s decision to discontinue the long-standing medical cooperation agreement with Cuba has reopened an important national conversation about labour…
March 11, 2026
Saluting Dr Simone Dundas Byles
THE EDITOR, Madam:
March 11, 2026
CARICOM is broken
THE EDITOR, Madam: CARICOM is broken. The recent glaring foreign policy and philosophical differences on Cuba, vocally expressed by Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and…
March 11, 2026
Address deeper social issues affecting children
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent reports aired on TVJ News revealing that vendors are openly selling vapes, sex toys, and ganja to high school students are deeply troubling. While laws exist to punish such…
March 10, 2026
Letter of the Day | Stop erasing their memories
THE EDITOR, Madam: Cuba/Jamaica relations have resurfaced again. This time it has taken on a more significant geopolitical tone based on recent development from the Donald Trump administration as…
March 10, 2026
Honour the caregivers
THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent years, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the caregivers who support us throughout life’s journey. From birth and adolescence to rehabilitation, disability support,…
March 10, 2026
Stem the decline of community values
THE EDITOR, Madam: The rapid decline of community values in Jamaica is a problem that I believe needs to be taken seriously. Many communities in the past were known for their strong sense of…
March 10, 2026
Grocery prices out of control
THE EDITOR, Madam: Filling a grocery bag in Jamaica is now a difficult task. It’s frightening that a tin of bully beef – the usual ‘quick-fix’ for the working class – is now a luxury item costing…
March 10, 2026
Healthcare apathy not helping women
THE EDITOR, Madam: The conversation about Jamaica’s declining birth rate often focuses on numbers, but behind those statistics are women who must consider having children. Several women have told me…