Letters
December 9, 2025
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…
December 9, 2025
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…
December 9, 2025
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…
December 9, 2025
Honouring our heroes
THE EDITOR, Madam: Heroes Day has come and gone. The Heroes will soon be forgotten as the world turns its attention to war and mental health challenges and more. To honour our National Heroes we…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Consensus on inclusive and participatory constitutional reform process
THE EDITOR, Madam: At his swearing-in, many Jamaicans were encouraged to hear the prime minister commit to “an inclusive and consultative government” and to partner with the opposition leader in…
December 9, 2025
A case for rice and peas and chicken
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we celebrate our heritage, it may be time to go to the cultural table to rethink some of the symbols that represent who we are today. For some years, I have been wondering if…
December 9, 2025
Teachers need their freedom
THE EDITOR, Madam: As educators in Jamaica, we are compelled to express our deep concern regarding the increasing demands placed on us, which are encroaching on our personal time and infringing on…
December 9, 2025
Substance over symbolism in Vale Royal Talks
THE EDITOR, Madam: