Letters
14 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Redefine what skills mean for Ja’s youth
THE EDITOR, Madam:
On July 15, the world observes World Youth Skills Day. This year’s theme, “Skills for a Shared Future,” could not be more relevant for Jamaica.
The statistics are sobering. The…
14 Jul, 2026
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One Road Authority is not enough
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The debate over Jamaica’s deteriorating roads risks reducing a complex problem to a simple institutional fix. A One Road Authority may improve coordination and accountability, but…
13 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Health insurance: Rising premiums, stagnant benefits
THE EDITOR, Madam:
In a recent human resources class discussion, the topic of health insurance arose, and my classmates shared their experiences with a range of providers. Mine has been frustrating,…
13 Jul, 2026
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Transparency strengthens parliament and public trust
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Former Constitutional Affairs Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte deserves commendation for her principled leadership as chair of Parliament’s Ethics Committee. Her position that…
13 Jul, 2026
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Consider renaming Jamaica Constabulary Force
THE EDITOR, Madam:
There should be a simple but significant change by renaming the Jamaica Constabulary Force as the Jamaica Constabulary Service. Names communicate values, shape institutional…
13 Jul, 2026
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Precariously predictable president
THE EDITOR, Madam:
It seems like forever that Donald Trump has bathed in the glow of klieg-lights, whether in his private, public or political life. From numerous well-publicised front-page…
13 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Protecting gas station attendants
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The shooting of a female pump attendant during a robbery at a service station on Deanery Road in St Andrew has highlighted the danger faced by retail workers. Are service stations…
13 Jul, 2026
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The saga of Hurricane Melissa insurance payout delays
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) stated in a recent public statement about insurance claims arising from Hurricane Melissa that as ‘part of its enhanced supervisory…
11 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Jamaica’s corruption problem is not hidden - it is tolerated
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The latest release from the Integrity Commission (IC) reflects that corruption in Jamaica is hidden in plain sight, and the casual way public accountability is treated as a…