Letters
31 Jul, 2026
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Mark Golding and the value of a credible Opposition
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica benefits when its democracy is strengthened by a capable, responsible, and credible Opposition. That is why many people look to Opposition Leader Mark Golding and the…
30 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Beyond the NaRRA controversy: Jamaica needs stronger institutions
THE EDITOR, Madam: The leaked audio surrounding the National Recovery and Reconstruction Agency (NaRRA) has sparked intense political debate. If the allegations are accurate, they raise serious…
30 Jul, 2026
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When the noise drowns out accountability
THE EDITOR, Madam: Anyone who has spent time in a Jamaican market knows that the loudest vendor is not always selling the best product. Sometimes, the commotion is carefully designed to distract…
30 Jul, 2026
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More questions than answers for Parottee
THE EDITOR, Madam: The people of St Elizabeth would like some clarification from the government regarding two recent statements: one by Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett and the other by NaRRA CEO…
29 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Jamaica must revive its global services sector
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The recent disclosure by the National Security Council that Jamaica’s global services sector has contracted from approximately 60,000 to 40,000 workers, with annual foreign…
29 Jul, 2026
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Transparency from both regulators and operators will be vital
Re: Long-awaited Partnership Offers Hope for Jamaica’s Offshore Energy Potential THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent reports surrounding efforts to advance petroleum exploration offshore Jamaica mark…
29 Jul, 2026
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More trees, please!
THE EDITOR, Madam: The heatwave in Jamaica and the wildfires burning across parts of Europe should be another wake-up call about the effects of global warming and the damage it can cause. Fires have…
28 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | The urgency to revive the village and restore collective responsibility
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica mourns Shani ‘Kaidra’ Coke. She was 10 years old.
28 Jul, 2026
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Prepare security guards for the AI era
THE EDITOR, Madam: For decades, security officers have been assigned to observe, patrol, control access, and respond when something went wrong. Today, presence alone is no longer enough. Artificial…