Letters

Letters
03 Nov, 2025 0

Battered sanctuaries shouldn’t shake people’s faith in God

THE EDITOR, Madam: The Sunday Gleaner story of November 2, of church buildings battered by Melissa reminded me of the verse from 1 Peter 4:17 “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the…
Letters
02 Nov, 2025 0

Letter of the Day | Addressing HIV cannot be in isolation

THE EDITOR, Madam: A recent lecture by Dr Richard Amenyah, director of the UNAIDS Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean, as part of the Department of Government’s UN @ 80 series, was enlightening…
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02 Nov, 2025 0

Extend GCT waiver to local purchases

THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa has tested Jamaica, across the island, families and businesses are doing their best to rebuild and recover. The Government’s swift decision to allow duty-free…
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02 Nov, 2025 0

Call to establish Jamaican department of voluntarism

THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa has once again revealed both Jamaica’s vulnerability and our strength. In every corner of the island and across the diaspora, Jamaicans are asking how they can…
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02 Nov, 2025 0

Rethinking sustainability in aquaculture

THE EDITOR, Madam: I read an article in the Observer, ‘Fish farming and food safety’, with interest and respect for the efforts being made to strengthen Jamaica’s food systems – especially in the…
02 Nov, 2025 0

Lucea bus drivers overcharging passengers

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to bring attention to a troubling and unfair situation happening in western Jamaica, particularly along the Montego Bay to Lucea route. Since Hurricane Melissa…
Letters
31 Oct, 2025 0

Concerns about reopening of schools

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing as a concerned citizen and advocate for the welfare of our teachers, students, and families. While I understand and appreciate the Government’s efforts to restore…
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31 Oct, 2025 0

Recovery process should be without sell-off

THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, I first thank the leaders, first responders, soldiers, nurses, teachers, utility crews, church groups, and neighbours…
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31 Oct, 2025 0

Hurricanes can make deeper roots grow

THE EDITOR, Madam: No one today can prevent the storm from coming, or make it obey them by simply saying ‘hush’, as to an unruly pet (Mark 4:39). No one can be too prepared for these unforeseeable…