Letters
February 4, 2026
Duty of care cannot mean duty to get hurt
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent public discussion following court rulings and tragic incidents of violence linked to schools raises a difficult but urgent question: What does “duty of care” reasonably…
February 4, 2026
Why the burdensome exchange rate?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Why is the $US/JA exchange rate seemingly stuck at the $US1 to $JA150 plus? What is the primary force and/or source driving this longstanding and exorbitantly high rate of…
February 3, 2026
Letter of the Day | Flexible work arrangements, a forward-thinking reform
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government’s official launch of Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) within the public sector marks a pivotal moment in national workforce reform and social development. While…
February 3, 2026
Ibrahim Traoré should be considered a hero
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a time when democracy is often reduced to electoral rituals and political theatre, Burkina Faso is offering the world a refreshing alternative – one rooted in sovereignty,…
February 3, 2026
All Foxed up
THE EDITOR, Madam: Many commentators were gobsmacked when US President Donald Trump recently invited Nicki Minaj to join him onstage at an event in Washington. The 43-year-old rapper was born in…
February 2, 2026
Letter of the Day | Teachers must do more to de-escalate conflicts
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Jamaica in favour of a former Norman Manley High School student serves as a reminder of the legal thin line between schoolyard…
February 2, 2026
Time to get serious about cybercrime
THE EDITOR, Madam: The rapid growth of cybercrime in Jamaica represents one of the most serious threats to national security, and economic stability. While violent and traditional crimes remain…
February 2, 2026
The day AI made me cry
THE EDITOR, Madam: From the first day I used OpenAI’s ChatGPT I knew that we had entered a new world of possibilities.
January 31, 2026
Letter of the Day | Need for transparent and accountable policing
THE EDITOR, Madam: Murders dropped dramatically in 2025, a reality extremely welcome deserving celebration. With no one able, however, to put a finger on any single reason, might several components…