Letters
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Jamaica has lost a giant
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of James Chambers, known to the world as Jimmy Cliff, Order of Merit — an iconic pioneer whose crystalline voice and…
December 9, 2025
Why are West Indies batters not rotating strike?
THE EDITOR, Madam: New Zealand won the second T20 by three runs, third T20 by nine runs. West Indies lost the first ODI by seven runs. That means they lost by seven singles, WI are losing by singles!…
December 9, 2025
An appeal to the leaders and people of Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam: In light of the deeply tragic situation brought about by Hurricane Melissa, I humbly appeal to our leaders and citizens to remember a fundamental truth: the true wealth of a nation…
December 9, 2025
What will cost Jamaica more?
THE EDITOR, Madam: I hear the concern about the expense of underground systems expressed by Mr Hugh Grant, CEO of JPS. Yes, preventative infrastructure carries a high upfront cost — but the real…
December 9, 2025
Protect against the deadly leptospirosis
THE EDITOR, Madam: Since the passing of the recent storm, we have tragically lost several Jamaicans to leptospirosis. As a public health specialist, I am compelled to write this letter to urge the…
December 9, 2025
Building a sustainable future for Jamaica’s football
THE EDITOR, Madam:
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Understanding the need for NARA
THE EDITOR, Madam:
December 9, 2025
This is no laughing matter
THE EDITOR, Madam: Soon after joining my first ship as a 16 year-old boy, I purchased a short-wave radio and can remember tuning into the international stations as the ship criss-crossed the oceans;…
December 9, 2025
Garbage pile-up in Bogue Village posing serious health hazard
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am a resident of Bogue Village in Montego Bay and I am deeply concerned about the growing pile-up of garbage in our community. Since Hurricane Melissa almost a month ago, no…