Letters
June 23, 2026
Where are Jamaica's technical institutions in this?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The national conversation surrounding Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has now advanced well beyond casual speculation. Memoranda of understanding have reportedly been signed.…
June 24, 2026
Strata Commission fees — for what?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The simple answer is to pay the salaries and office expenses of the Commission for Strata Corporations (CSC), located within the Real Estate Board on Surbiton Road in Kingston.
June 23, 2026
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month is a waste of time
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, in my opinion, is a waste of time. Every June, it returns to the calendar and passes with little more than token gestures. We tick the box,…
June 24, 2026
BGLC’s responsive regulatory approach deserves recognition
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I commend the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission for its recent decision to adjust its technology compliance policy for gaming machine operators, as outlined in the article…
June 22, 2026
Letter of the Day | Let’s not forget that spirit of hospitality is engrained in our culture
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jamaica has a proud history of welcoming people from many lands with warmth and hospitality. Opening our shores and our hearts to those in need is a profound expression of…
June 22, 2026
Helping Cubans and others is a Caribbean necessity
THE EDITOR, Madam:
It was once unlawfully forbidden by the Cayman Islands government, as well as their owners, the United Kingdom, to help Cuban migrants passing through the islands. Not with water,…
June 22, 2026
Building modern, resilient, and equitable healthcare system
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Recent concerns about the state of Jamaica’s hospital infrastructure must not be dismissed. They reflect a real and long-standing challenge. Many of the main public hospitals…
June 20, 2026
Letter of the Day | Human Rights concerns cannot be dismissed
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Rev Peter Espeut deserves commendation for his response to Justice Minister Delroy Chuck's claim that Jamaica does not have a human rights problem. Rev Espeut speaks to…
June 20, 2026
What is the justification for taking in deportees from the US?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Many people are very suspicious of the proposed deal by which this country would transfer US deportees to their home countries.
We know that many people want to get into the…