Letters
15 Aug, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Addressing declining birth rate and national development
THE EDITOR, Madam: Decades have been spent in planning for economic growth, new infrastructure, stronger public services and a more productive workforce. Yet, one important part of that future is…
15 Aug, 2026
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The anxiety of transitioning from classroom to work
THE EDITOR, Madam: Each August brings a quiet but powerful ritual: a new class of college graduates steps into the world of work. This year is no exception, and it is worth pausing to reflect on what…
15 Aug, 2026
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Coopers Pen demolition: Wake-up call for land justice
THE EDITOR, Madam: The pre-dawn demolition of homes in Coopers Pen, Trelawny, should trouble every right-thinking Jamaican. No claim of legal ownership, however valid, justifies such a callous…
14 Aug, 2026
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Letter of the Day | CCJ’s internal disputes and Jamaica’s choice
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is facing increased scrutiny following the publication of leaked emails in the Trinidad Express, which reportedly reveal serious disagreements…
14 Aug, 2026
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Adopt protective, proactive approach to use DNA testing
THE EDITOR, Madam: Despite the challenges, the potential of DNA testing to solve crimes, exonerate the innocent, convict the guilty and bring closure to families is immense. Jamaica can learn from…
14 Aug, 2026
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Readers’ reactions
Scores displaced as several homes demolished in Coopers Pen, Trelawny You cannot convince me that there wasn’t a more humane way to do this! These people faced a catastrophic Cat 5 hurricane less…
13 Aug, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Coopers Pen: Where was the prevention?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The demolition of approximately 20 homes in Coopers Pen, Trelawny, should trouble the conscience of every Jamaican. Reports indicate that residents were awakened around 3 a.m. as…
13 Aug, 2026
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Hanover deserves better
THE EDITOR, Madam: An open letter to the National Solid Waste Management Authority and the Ministry of Health and Wellness The people of Hanover deserve better. Garbage collection is not a…
13 Aug, 2026
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Managing Jamaica’s water wisely
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has long been known as the “Land of Wood and Water”. The description reflects the island’s lush forests, numerous rivers, springs, and waterfalls. The country is blessed…