Letters

Pope Leo XIV, centre, with Queen Camilla and King Charles III in the St. Damasus Courtyard at the Vatican after a state visit and pray with him in the Sistine Chapel.
October 2025

So much in common

THE EDITOR, Madam: Way back in 1527 King Henry VIII petitioned Pope Clement VII for his marriage to Queen Catherine to be annulled, so as to marry his new love, Anne Boleyn. The Pope refused, so…
Speaker of the House of Representatives Juliet Holness, Chief Hansard Reporter Carl Bryan (centre), and Clerk to the Houses of Parliament Colleen Lowe at the opening ceremony for orientation of members of parliament.
October 2025

Conduct and responsibilities of the Speaker of the House

THE EDITOR, Madam: As a citizen of Jamaica, I am compelled to express my deep disappointment and concern regarding the Speaker of the House’s recent conduct in the Speaker’s chair. The office the…
Everald Warmington, member of paliament for St Catherine South Western.
October 2025

Warmington stands out, but should be more respectful

THE EDITOR, Madam: Member of Parliament Everald Warmington is an exception and not the rule in how he responds to and treats his fellow member of parliament (MPs) whenever something they say and/or…
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October 2025

Letter of the Day | What are the safeguards for motorists in a digital system?

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to bring to the attention a concerning issue I experienced on the morning of Friday, October 24 while waiting at the traffic light on Caledonia Avenue in Cross Roads,…
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October 2025
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October 2025

Letter of the Day | Remote learning is not a storm-ready solution for education continuity

THE EDITOR, Madam: Am I the only one concerned that the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI) has closed schools and mandated remote learning as Tropical Storm Melissa…
Letters
October 2025

Unlock tourism’s potential by integrating with other sectors

THE EDITOR, Madam: Tourism has long stood as one of Jamaica’s most resilient and dynamic pillars, yet the country continues to struggle with how to make this sector deliver greater and more inclusive…
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October 2025

Letter of the Day | Support services without access and participation are not enough

THE EDITOR, Madam: Many schools and community organisations claim to be inclusive by pointing to the existence of support services – whether for mental health, disabilities, or academic needs.…
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October 2025

Readers’ reactions

Opposition walks out of Parliament after clash with House Speaker If the OL [opposition leader] is correct that the statement included aspects on behalf of the other minister in charge of the NWA,…