Letters
31 Oct, 2026
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Pension delays are unacceptable
THE EDITOR, Madam: Earlier this month, over a period of one week, a survey was conducted among former public-sector employees. While there were only 25 respondents, the group was dominated by retired…
31 Oct, 2026
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No community should be left behind
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing about a public health issue affecting several communities. Despite the efforts of the government to clean gullies, there are many communities that are easily flooded…
30 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Dangerous motorcycle stunts should not be glorified
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to a segment on Television Jamaica’s programme ‘Intense’, aired on Saturday, October 24, which showed motorcycle riders performing daring stunts, some…
30 Oct, 2026
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Readers’ reactions
Jamaica abstains from UN vote condemning US embargo against Cuba I kinda agree cah, if they lift it now, what was the last year of suffering for? They need a resolution that frees them from the…
30 Oct, 2026
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Hurricane Melissa exposed policy failures
THE EDITOR, Madam: One year after Hurricane Melissa ravaged Western Jamaica, recovery remains painfully slow, with much of the local and international assistance yet to reach those most affected. The…
29 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Let us elevate national discussions
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent national discussions highlight a troubling trend in our public discourse: the rise of unverified accusations and a rush towards extreme solutions. From claims of policy…
29 Oct, 2026
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Hurricane Melissa: Beyond the rubble
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica approaches the first anniversary of Hurricane Melissa, we must reflect not only on the devastation it caused, but also on the lessons we have learned and the…
29 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica’s children must not be forgotten
THE EDITOR, Madam: One year after Hurricane Melissa unleashed its destructive force on Jamaica, our nation remains far from full recovery. Homes remain damaged, families are still rebuilding, and the…
28 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Rebuilding lives before sanctuaries
THE EDITOR, Madam: Janet Silvera’s October 26 report on the United Church’s recovery work after Hurricane Melissa deserves attention far beyond Jamaica. Reverend Norbert Stephens’ insistence on…