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Letters to the Editor
Droughts, drains and water pains
Dear Editor,It has been one of the most brutal summers and rain has become a strong contender for “once upon a time…” stories. Broken water mains, desiccated dams, and neutered streams have been the horrors of this drought. Read More
Be less selective, Professor
Dear Editor,Having trod the road to Damascus since the 70s, Professor Trevor Munroe has suddenly become the epitome of virtue.... Read More
Ja's Doha medal count
Dear Editor,Despite the massive crime problem and the continuous spates of untimely deaths, I feel led to ask this question: What is our national or collective expectation of the medal count in this 2019 World Championships?... Read More
Cadets/Scouts can help reduce crime
Dear Editor,A general election is upon us, and I believe it's time for those who are vying to lead this country to make sure that they have a plan to bring crime down significantly within the next five years.... Read More
Don't misunderstand BOJ's forecasts
Dear Editor,Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has noted the interest being generated by a box in our Quarterly Monetary Report (QMPR) for the June 2019 quarter entitled 'The impact of Jamaica's Transition to LNG on Electricity Rates'. We have also noted several articles in the media... Read More
Small steps could lead to giant steps
Dear Editor,The Centre for Reparation Research at The University of the West Indies acknowledges the recent developments in the fight for reparation made by educational institutions. We welcome the announcements that several of them, including the University of Cambridge... Read More
Nothing new or different from our police
Dear Editor,As the bloodshed continues despite the implementation of states of emergencies (SOE) in some six parishes, our police seem at a loss to find solutions. Read More
Cockpit Country and classism
Dear Editor,The protest and counter protests over the supposed mining within the Cockpit Country — which to quote a pastor is a lie from the pit of hell — has thrown up a often overlooked part of Jamaican society, classism. Read More
Blatant inequality!
Dear Editor, A picture is worth a thousand words!Well, these two pictures pack a punch that exposed the inequality and segregation that dominate the justice system in the mighty USA. Read More
Stand your ground, Mayor Davis, but...
Dear Editor,Mayor Homer Davis seems to have fallen out of grace with some people in his parish. This stems from his decision to refuse the LGBTQ community access to gathering in a cultural centre in Montego Bay.While many laud him as a brave hero, or a threat to the... Read More
I will run the gallows
Dear Editor,Crime and violence in Jamaica is getting from bad to worse.The limited states of emergency seem to require more focus and enforcement.But, more than that, the Government needs to bring back hanging or some form of capital punishment. These... Read More
Ramshackle road management system
Dear Editor,The Road Safety Unit has reported that we've exceeded 300 fatalities with more than three months remaining in the year. This is a very sad statistic. Read More
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