Letters
11 Dec, 2025
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Hurricane Melissa struck at Jamaica’s history
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, will be studied for years to come. Its path and behaviour were anything but typical, and, although it swept across…
11 Dec, 2025
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What rule of law is being celebrated?
JLP hails ‘victory for rule of law’ after court rejects election challenge by Paul Buchanan THE EDITOR, Madam: Regarding the above captioned article in your publication, when judges make…
10 Dec, 2025
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Letter of the Day | Why Buchanan’s case failed before it began
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent ruling of the Supreme Court in the matter involving Mr Paul Buchanan offers an important and sobering lesson for all Jamaicans who turn to the courts for electoral…
10 Dec, 2025
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Comprehensive housing solutions needed
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article by Christopher Burgess, ‘Rebuilding housing in western Jamaica’. It reminded us that resilient solutions must, not only be appropriate…
10 Dec, 2025
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Tips for storing insulin without refrigeration
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and the loss of electricity and therefore refrigeration, there is much confusion among patients, caregivers, and even members of the medical…
09 Dec, 2025
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Letter of the Day | Myth of the able-bodied
THE EDITOR, Madam: Each year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities prompts reflection. Yet, what is needed is a profound global paradigm shift. The very phrase “persons with…
09 Dec, 2025
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Post-crisis education must shift to trauma-informed teaching
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent passage of Hurricane Melissa did more than disrupt infrastructure, it caused trauma. As educators, we might feel the urge to rush to ‘catch up’ on the curriculum, but…
09 Dec, 2025
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Vatican recants on Mary’s roles
THE EDITOR, Madam: A Doctrinal Note titled Mater Populi Fidelis, issued by the Vatican on November 4, and signed by Pope Leo XIV, states that Mary should no longer be called or acknowledged as…
07 Dec, 2025
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Kemar Roach is a class player
THE EDITOR, Madam: In a match that swung between concern and survival, Kemar Roach produced a performance that reminded the region what resilience looks like in maroon. Shai Hope’s composed century…