Letters
21 Nov, 2025
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Six inches made all the difference
THE EDITOR, Madam: Cricketers (batters and bowlers alike) know that six inches can make a huge difference. That can be the difference between a perfect yorker and a poor full toss. On November 18,…
20 Nov, 2025
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Letter of the Day | Hanover – the bypassed parish
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hanover happens to be the parish in which I was born and where I received my education up to the secondary level. My navel string is there. Throughout my lifetime, Hanover has…
20 Nov, 2025
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Melissa exposes critical need for TVET training
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing further to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ statement to Parliament on November 6, which laid out a recovery framework anchored by the principle of “building forward…
20 Nov, 2025
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Collective recovery and smart planning post-Melissa
THE EDITOR, Madam: The devastation wrought by Hurricane Melissa has left Jamaica at a critical juncture. As we mourn the losses and rebuild our communities, we must also embrace the lessons offered…
20 Nov, 2025
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Devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on small businesses
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on small businesses in the affected parishes across Jamaica.
19 Nov, 2025
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Letter of the Day | Time for a Jamaican football identity
THE EDITOR, Madam: Renowned coach Craig Butler delivered an impassioned address following Jamaica’s recent loss to Curaçao – a speech that struck at the heart of longstanding issues within local…
19 Nov, 2025
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Caribbean banks – shot in the foot
THE EDITOR, Madam: My brother in Belize shot himself in the foot while trying to kill a snake that was minding its own business. Shooting oneself in the foot has a sister expression, ‘cutting off…
18 Nov, 2025
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Letter of the Day | Jamaica should adopt a ‘Marshall Plan’
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa has left Jamaica facing one of the most challenging moments in its modern history. The destruction – estimated at more than US$7 billion – has devastated homes,…
18 Nov, 2025
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International Men’s Day – a call for positive masculinity
THE EDITOR, Madam: November 19 marks International Men’s Day, a global observance dedicated to celebrating the positive value men bring to families, communities, and society. This year’s theme,…