Letters
December 9, 2025
Building resilience into our public health system
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of the devastation caused by hurricane Melissa, there are many emotions that have been expressed, ranging from grief, hope and faith, to gratefulness for life and…
December 9, 2025
Caribbean – the end of elections
THE EDITOR, Madam: The president of the USA has indicated his intention to pardon the convicted drug trafficker and ex president of Honduras. He has also threatened to cut off aid to that poverty…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | The straw that broke the camel’s back
THE EDITOR Madam:
December 9, 2025
Environment preservation needs to be central to all development
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa should be a wake-up call to all Jamaicans – and especially to the Government – that climate change can erase generations of progress overnight. Protection of…
December 9, 2025
Collaboration necessary to improve literacy in schools
THE EDITOR, Madam: As an educator for over 35 years this is my wish that every child in Jamaican schools will be able to light their fire that will spark their success in their career choices.…
December 9, 2025
Melissa has exposed political flaws
THE EDITOR, Madam:
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Rebuilding with urgency and wisdom
THE EDITOR, Madam: In this post-Melissa season, many families, schools, communities, and churches are trying to recover and rebuild as quickly as possible. As a church leader and citizen, I feel the…
December 9, 2025
Underground electrical grid may not be feasible in every location
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica considers strategies to harden its electrical grid, the proposal to install underground insulation across the entire system may not be economically feasible. We must…
December 9, 2025
Jimmy Cliff will continue to inspire generations
THE EDITOR, Madam: James ‘Jimmy Cliff’ Chambers was a proud Jamaican, living legend, a cultural icon and multi-talented musical genius. He was a great songwriter and singer, an actor, dancer,…