Letters
THE EDITOR Madam: Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ recent warning about population collapse in Greece serves as a poignant reminder of the urgency of addressing this issue before it becomes irreversible. Just as Greece is grappling...
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THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a video circulating online showing social media persona Quite Perry and two social media allies rating carnival costumes. The focus was on women’s costumes, and they were good and bad. It was the laughter which incited...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am definitely no fan of Iran’s oppressive rulers, but were they really expected to not retaliate against Israel’s bombing/destruction of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus that killed, among others, two senior Iranian generals...
THE EDITOR, Madam: On April 9 on the eve of its 15th Spring Meetings in Washington, the World Bank released a new impact measurement tool aimed at tracking its vision of ending poverty on a sustainable planet. This tool assesses various...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the relentless pursuit of productivity and profit, it’s easy for businesses to fall into the trap of viewing employees as mere cogs in the machine – easily replaceable and interchangeable. However, this short-sighted...
THE EDITOR, Madam: ‘Pose’ – the most appropriate word to use when describing cricket in Jamaica. From our government to our board, we are seeing the occurrence of more posing than actual work. With the embarrassing departure of the Jamaica...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The discovery of bird flu on dairy farms in several states in the US is just another reason why humans should opt for vegan milk instead of cow’s milk. No one wants to support cruelty to animals or contribute to the climate...
THE EDITOR, Madam: World Parkinson Day was observed on April 11 under the theme ‘Living Well with Parkinson’s’. The day is designated to raise awareness and advance research towards better therapies and a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the hopes of educating and inspiring a student preparing for the upcoming PEP examinations, and who is required to know about the national heroes, especially the Rt Hon Marcus Garvey, Rt Hon Alexander Bustamante and Rt Hon...
Mounting housing hurdles for young professionals “Do we all need to ‘own’ our own homes? Is this a feasible model? In much of Europe, people are content to be live-long renters. One appreciates building generational wealth and all the equity in...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent opening of Juici Patties in Hollywood, Florida, is a small step for the company and a giant leap for Brand Jamaica. Since opening, Juici Patties has enjoyed in Florida, since its North American launch, some weeks ago...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica Customs Agency’s recent clarification on duty calculations for imports exceeding the de minimis threshold of US$100 has sparked debate and criticism. The policy states that all imports surpassing this threshold will be...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Minister of Transport Daryl Vaz, on October 10, 2023, announced a 35 per cent fare increase for public transport operators and operators of public passenger vehicles, to be spread over six months. Fares were to go up 19 per...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the relentless saga of Earth’s changing climate, March became the hottest month on the record. According to the European Union climate agency Copernicus, for the 10th consecutive month, our planet experienced record-breaking...
THE EDITOR, Madam: My wife and I have been taking our vacations in Negril since 1997. We just returned from our 17th trip on April 6. We stay at a lovely place called Country Country and have always loved it. This last trip, we were unfortunate...
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are barely in the fourth month of the year 2024 and the deaths caused by road traffic accidents are climbing the Blue Mountains. In one week, the doctors in the parish of St Ann have been busy trying to save the lives of...
