Letters
July 17, 2026
Readers’ reactions | Government boosts funding to schools to improve operations
I had the opportunity to listen to the entire press conference. It is great that J$75 million more was added to the budget for education, with more funds given to special-needs schools. As a…
July 17, 2026
Jamaica must guard its digital sovereignty
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The reported J$1.87-billion sole-source contract awarded by Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) to US-based Fast Enterprises LLC should be a matter of concern to those who understand…
July 16, 2026
Letter of the Day | The Gov’t dug its own grave ...
THE EDITOR, Madam:
As the Government declares war on misinformation circulating on social media, one could argue that it has dug its own grave in this fight. Political discussions online often…
July 16, 2026
Unacceptable standards at CMU
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I am the parent of a student pursuing a degree in marine engineering at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), and I believe some of the institution’s standards are discouraging…
July 16, 2026
Can healthcare improve?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The recent mass protest by nurses at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) sparked widespread empathy. They cited staff shortages, long hours, inadequate supplies, and…
July 15, 2026
Letter of the Day | Redefine what skills mean for Ja’s youth
THE EDITOR, Madam:
On July 15, the world observes World Youth Skills Day. This year’s theme, “Skills for a Shared Future,” could not be more relevant for Jamaica.
The statistics are sobering. The…
July 15, 2026
One Road Authority is not enough
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The debate over Jamaica’s deteriorating roads risks reducing a complex problem to a simple institutional fix. A One Road Authority may improve coordination and accountability, but…
July 14, 2026
Letter of the Day | Health insurance: Rising premiums, stagnant benefits
THE EDITOR, Madam:
In a recent human resources class discussion, the topic of health insurance arose, and my classmates shared their experiences with a range of providers. Mine has been frustrating,…
July 14, 2026
Transparency strengthens parliament and public trust
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Former Constitutional Affairs Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte deserves commendation for her principled leadership as chair of Parliament’s Ethics Committee. Her position that…