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Letters

THE EDITOR, Madam: The startling number of teenage boys quitting high school is an issue that truly affects me. I feel obligated to raise awareness of this matter and push for more action as a community member. Alarming trends are emerging from...

THE EDITOR, Madam: The conversation around amending Jamaica’s income tax return and payment deadline from March 15 to April 15 has reached a pivotal moment. As an accountant, I feel compelled to strongly support this change. This advocacy...

THE EDITOR, Madam: The National Budget Debate is a crucial time for Jamaica, and it’s important for everyone in the country to keep an eye on it. The ruling party is focusing on keeping the country’s economy stable over the next few years. They...

THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, one of Jamaica’s most recognised tenor voices, David Reid, passed on to join the heavenly choir. Many of us music lovers have no doubt been thrilled to listen to him at the many concerts where he performed over the...

THE EDITOR, Madam: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) seems to be caught in a bureaucratic limbo when it comes to crafting a refugee policy, especially with the current crisis in Haiti looming large. As the world continues to witness ongoing...

THE EDITOR, Madam: As a Jamaican Maroon of Haitian ancestry, it pains me to witness the persistent, one-sided negative portrayal of Haiti and Haitians perpetuated by the media, and even our own Government. The narrative that forms the basis of...

THE EDITOR, Madam: The rise of TikTok in the US market has sparked debates surrounding its impact on American social media platforms and the need to protect national interests. China’s strict control over social media within its borders contrasts...

THE EDITOR, Madam: I wish to comment on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting in Jamaica on March 11. It appears that Jamaica, as well as other countries, are making serious preparations to send troops to Haiti to help to quell the gang...

THE EDITOR, Madam: As we have just closed celebrating Black History and Reggae Month, a special tribute is made to Peter Tosh for his enduring campaign, nationally and internationally, for the legalisation of ganja and his effort against the...

THE EDITOR, Madam: The only help Haiti needs is for the USA and the European Union to get their slimy fingers out of its affairs. Haven’t these people suffered enough from the abuse meted out to them over these last centuries? Haiti isn’t poor,...
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