Letters
18 Aug, 2026
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Letter of the Day | From political toddlerhood to developmental adulthood
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica celebrates 64 years of political independence, we may be tempted to regard ourselves as a mature nation. Yet, in the long sweep of history, 64 years is relatively young.…
18 Aug, 2026
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The growing nuisance of loud vehicles
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my growing frustration with the unbearable noise levels caused by modified motorcycles and cars across our island. Day and night, our peaceful communities,…
18 Aug, 2026
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Address recurring water crisis with practical solutions
THE EDITOR, Madam: Once again, as the dry season tightens its grip, thousands of Jamaican households are left hauling water, rationing showers, and watching taps run dry. This is no longer an…
17 Aug, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Jamaica must seize the Africa-Caribbean opportunity
THE EDITOR, Madam: Ghana’s President John Mahama has placed before us an idea that could have consequences far beyond the immediate question of trade: the possibility of Jamaica, and potentially the…
17 Aug, 2026
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Reparations are not a generational solution
THE EDITOR, Madam: There have been reports that official negotiations will begin soon regarding reparations from the UK for the people of Jamaica. A former colonial power paying back Jamaica. What…
17 Aug, 2026
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Fathers deserve a fair voice in Family Court system
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing anonymously because of the sensitivity of Family Court matters, but the system’s perceived bias against responsible fathers demands public attention. There is growing…
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…