Letters
January 28, 2026
The ghost in the great house:
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is an old maxim in political philosophy: “You can respect the office of authority without respecting the person in authority.” It is the shield that allows a democracy to…
January 28, 2026
What of recycling the rubble?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having seen a recent documentary on the 61 tonnes of rubble that had accumulated on the Gaza Strip, experts predict that to clear such a mess will take at least seven to 10 years.
January 27, 2026
Letter of the Day | Independence without illusions
THE EDITOR, Madam: Two speeches delivered on January 20 — one at home by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, and the other abroad by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in…
January 27, 2026
Supremacy of God’s word
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, many families in western parishes are facing painful loss – damaged homes, disrupted work, and deep uncertainty. As our communities begin the…
January 27, 2026
Build trust between people and the police
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is no doubt that the future of crime fighting in Jamaica must be grounded in intelligence-led policing, collaboration, presence, and vigilance. As a nation, we should commend…
January 27, 2026
Are principals demotivating teachers?
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a concern among educators that some principals continue to engage in behaviour that has led to demotivation, lower trust and an increase in teacher’s resignation and ‘…
January 26, 2026
Letter of the Day | Create more civilized, productive and patriotic citizens
THE EDITOR, Madam: There has been a lot of quibbling and to and fro concerning education in Jamaica to a point where one becomes confused as to the education pathway. At times the ministers or the…
January 26, 2026
The entertainer-in-chief
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have no affiliation to any political party nor to any particular ideology, but I have always been interested in politics and politicians. In my view, elected participants provide…
January 26, 2026
Celebrating the life and legacy of Curtis Ward
THE EDITOR, Madam: The passing of Curtis Ward marks the loss of one of Jamaica’s most accomplished diplomats and public intellectuals. His death is a moment of collective sorrow, and an occasion to…