Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Letters
December 30, 2014

Portmore’s ‘national birds’ invade

Dear Editor,

It was no laughing matter when residents reached Portmore two nights ago to be greeted by an orchestra whose main players were mosquitoes of every size and shape.

No serious discussion was held outside fearing that the mosquitoes would fly into people’s mouths to silence them.

The mosquitoes hovered and followed any resident who dared to be outside of his/her home. They took over every nook and cranny and filled every crevice of Portmore, as residents had to start practising the new dance move called “wave yuh hand and fan mosquito from yuh face”.

How could one place breed so many mosquitoes? I hope the mayor of Portmore can get speedy help to destroy these national birds, a few can be tolerated, but not when they decide to take over the airspace. Intervention is needed immediately!

A Moses

mokitchens@yahoo.com

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Mexico to send food aid to Cuba while seeking end to oil siege — Sheinbaum
Latest News, Regional
Mexico to send food aid to Cuba while seeking end to oil siege — Sheinbaum
February 6, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Mexico will ship humanitarian aid to Cuba in the coming days while continuing to negotiate with Washington on the possibil...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
State trial of Luigi Mangione to begin June 8 — media
International News, Latest News
State trial of Luigi Mangione to begin June 8 — media
February 6, 2026
NEW YORK (AFP) — The state trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down a United States (US) health insurance executive in New York, will begin on...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
White House removes racist Trump post, claims staff error
International News, Latest News
White House removes racist Trump post, claims staff error
February 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The White House said Friday that a post on President Donald Trump's social media account sharing a racist video depi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Man forfeits J$1.5m, motor car in settlement over Manchester narcotics case
Latest News, News
Man forfeits J$1.5m, motor car in settlement over Manchester narcotics case
February 6, 2026
The Financial Investigations Division (FID) has secured a cash settlement of J$1.5 million and the surrender of a 2013 Toyota Corolla Axio as part of ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Anya Schnoor retiring from Scotia Group board
Business, Latest News
Anya Schnoor retiring from Scotia Group board
February 6, 2026
Anya Schnoor is set to retire from the board of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) as she concentrates her focus on growing Scotiabank's global insura...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Liberty Caribbean: ‘Translate connectivity into prosperity’
Business, Latest News
Liberty Caribbean: ‘Translate connectivity into prosperity’
February 6, 2026
Leading telecommunications provider Liberty Caribbean, the operator of Flow, Liberty Business and BTC, has issued a compelling call to regional leader...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Silvera’s manslaughter plea accepted amid lack of evidence on shooting circumstances — ODPP
Latest News, News
Silvera’s manslaughter plea accepted amid lack of evidence on shooting circumstances — ODPP
…Prosecution outlines facts in Silvera case
February 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) says it had no evidence capable of establishing what occurred inside the ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "breaking-news":"Push Notifications"}
Trump sparks fury with video depicting Obamas as monkeys
International News, Latest News
Trump sparks fury with video depicting Obamas as monkeys
February 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States -- US President Donald Trump triggered outrage Friday after he posted a video depicting Barack Obama, the first Black presid...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct