- France reports record 499 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours 4:14 pm
- US death toll eclipses China's as reinforcements head to NYC 4:07 pm
- No evidence at this time that pets can transmit COVID-19 3:52 pm
- Two more buses to assist healthcare workers in COVID-19 fight 3:20 pm
- Guyana records second death from COVID-19 1:18 pm
- Guardian Life donates bus for healthcare workers at KPH, VJH 12:12 pm
Letters to the Editor
Stranded in Barbados
Dear Editor,These sure are interesting times; unprecedented, darn near apocalyptic if you ask me. World War V (V for virus) might be upon us. Read More
Treat COVID-19 as a dress rehearsal
Dear Editor,The COVID-19 outbreak across the planet has undoubtedly caused untold dislocation to the very fabric of the world as we once knew it. This dislocation is extremely far-reaching; what with industry, agriculture, sports, you name it all literally grinding... Read More
Gratitude is a must
Dear Editor,At a time like this, when the world is staying in, they have to go out. When the opportunity is given to some to recline on a sofa for 14 days at home they have to adorn their uniforms and go out to work. The raging coronavirus has highlighted the... Read More
Prayer warriors have no less access to the throne of God at home
Dear Editor,I write in response to a letter which was published in the Jamaica Observer on March 23, 2020 with the headline 'Is it a good move for churches to close their doors against coronavirus?' Read More
We must be cautious in spreading COVID-19 'facts'
Dear Editor,I wish to respond to Teddylee Gray's letter to the editor, titled 'What's with this obsession with Cuba and China?', published on March 23, 2020. Read More
Public health disaster in Manor Park
Dear Editor,The billboard quite rightly implores us to wash our hands frequently in the fight to minimise the spread of the coronavirus. The challenge, however, is that along with the callous and uncaring eviction from and subsequent demolition of the market, the... Read More
Riding the COVID-19 wave
Dear Editor,As I sit at my desk marking my students' essays while glancing at the greyish overcast sky, I can't help but reflect on the future of our students and humanity as a whole. Read More
Keep them locked up!
Dear Editor,I heard a news item that human rights activists are begging for the release of wrongdoers because of health risks pertaining to the coronavirus. Am I right? Read More
If water is life, Haughton District left to die
Dear Editor,For years I have witnessed through various mediums the harsh impact that a lack of basic amenities, such as water, can have on a community. But it came to me forcefully moreso since 2019 into 2020. Read More
Social distancing misnomer
Dear Editor,In a recent article by the World Health Organization (WHO) the captioned admonition was offered in an attempt to secure mental and emotional health amidst the unusual global realities brought on by COVID-19. Read More
Is it a good move for churches to close their doors against coronavirus?
Dear Editor,Do you agree with the churches for closing their doors against the coronavirus, or for limiting the number of worshippers to 20 people in each church? Read More
Social distancing — an uptown phenomenon
Dear Editor,With all the daily reminders from the prime minister and minister of health about “social distancing” the message is not getting through below Cross Roads. Read More
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