Letters
14 Mar, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Beyond sweetened drink tax - time for front of package warning labels too
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is finally moving on a question it has avoided for too long. How should the state protect consumers in a food environment that produces illness at scale? The new sweetened…
14 Mar, 2026
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Think of disaster shelters beyond the schools
THE EDITOR, Madam: The issue of shelters is a particularly vexing one. The president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association is however correct in presenting a demand letter to the authorities to…
14 Mar, 2026
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The Caribbean dancing to another tune
THE EDITOR, Madam: Cayman Islands recently legalised same-sex relationships despite the opposition of many people, politicians and churches. This has not happened in Jamaica and much of the Caribbean…
13 Mar, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Airbnb important to Jamaica’s economy
THE EDITOR, Madam: Over the years Airbnb has emerged as a vital contributor to the local economy. While large hotels dominate the landscape, Airbnb has proven to be a game-changer.
13 Mar, 2026
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From Mr Dithers to Mr Flip-Flop
THE EDITOR, Madam: On the evening of March 9, the Canadian federal parliament held a debate on the Iran War, but Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent. For once, he was not on one of his very…
13 Mar, 2026
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Taxing online shopping won’t save local businesses
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government’s recent announcement that taxes will be applied to certain online purchases and digital services has sparked widespread discussion. While the measure is intended to…
12 Mar, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Supporting mothers, an investment in Ja’s future
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent comments by Jamaica’s Health Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, urging women to have more children in response to the country’s declining birth rate have sparked important…
12 Mar, 2026
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Preserving dignity on dialysis
THE EDITOR, Madam: Today, as the world observes World Kidney Day, it is worth pausing to reflect on the quiet and often unseen struggle faced by thousands of Jamaicans living with chronic kidney…
12 Mar, 2026
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Leadership requires honesty
THE EDITOR, Madam: For decades, the Jamaica Labour Party has declared its alignment with “the West”, a stance rooted in Cold War realities when a young Jamaica sought stability through partnerships…