Letters
December 10, 2025
Comprehensive housing solutions needed
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article by Christopher Burgess, ‘Rebuilding housing in western Jamaica’. It reminded us that resilient solutions must, not only be appropriate…
December 10, 2025
Tips for storing insulin without refrigeration
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and the loss of electricity and therefore refrigeration, there is much confusion among patients, caregivers, and even members of the medical…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Myth of the able-bodied
THE EDITOR, Madam: Each year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities prompts reflection. Yet, what is needed is a profound global paradigm shift. The very phrase “persons with…
December 9, 2025
Post-crisis education must shift to trauma-informed teaching
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent passage of Hurricane Melissa did more than disrupt infrastructure, it caused trauma. As educators, we might feel the urge to rush to ‘catch up’ on the curriculum, but…
December 11, 2025
Vatican recants on Mary’s roles
THE EDITOR, Madam: A Doctrinal Note titled Mater Populi Fidelis, issued by the Vatican on November 4, and signed by Pope Leo XIV, states that Mary should no longer be called or acknowledged as…
December 9, 2025
Kemar Roach is a class player
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a match that swung between concern and survival, Kemar Roach produced a performance that reminded the region what resilience looks like in maroon. Shai Hope’s composed century…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Build resilient communities
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica confronts the devastation across western parishes, we must embrace every effort and resource contributing to reconstruction. International partners such as the Clinton…
December 9, 2025
Bah, humbug!
THE EDITOR, Madam: Believe it or not, A Christmas Carol was written in only six weeks, but the author was none other than a 31 year-old guy named Charles Dickens. The novella was first published on…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Teachers are doing their part, students must do theirs
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to the article titled ‘Math whiz says fun learning yields top results’, published on November 16. There is no doubt that Mijaun Talbot deserves his roses…