Letters
22 Oct, 2025
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Letter of the Day | Celebrate unsung heroes in cancer fight
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we observe Cancer Awareness Month, it is important to honour not only those bravely battling cancer but also the families, friends, and support groups who stand beside them each…
22 Oct, 2025
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Mr Brown’s ordeal a mirror held up to the cracks in justice system
THE EDITOR, Madam: Perhaps times have changed, and most police stations today are equipped with cameras so that ordeals like this no longer occur. This incident cannot simply be described as…
22 Oct, 2025
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The times they are a-changin
The Editor, MADAM: When US songwriter Bob Dylan wrote The Times They Are A-Changin in 1964, he must have had a peek into Jamaica 2025. Back when he penned those lyrics in the 1960s, little girls in…
21 Oct, 2025
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Letter of the Day | Preventing suicide through wellness education
THE EDITOR, Madam: Globally, suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds, and approximately two per cent of children and 11 per cent of adolescents are severely depressed. Many…
21 Oct, 2025
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Consensus needed for constitutional reform
THE EDITOR, Madam: At the prime minister’s swearing-in, people were hopeful as they listened to his pledge to lead an “inclusive and consultative government”, and his commitment to working alongside…
21 Oct, 2025
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21 Oct, 2025
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Greater effort to address needs of persons with disabilities, please
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr Andrew Michael Holness I am writing to express my deep concern about the growing number of persons with disabilities and…
20 Oct, 2025
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Letter of the Day | Cancer survivors are real heroes
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica celebrated National Heroes Day on October 20, we paused to honour the great men and women whose courage and sacrifice shaped our nation’s destiny. Yet, even as we…
20 Oct, 2025
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Rethink discipline in schools
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent debates surrounding student conduct particularly in relation to dress codes and hairstyles have reignited a familiar tension in schools. The swing in balance between…