Letters
THE EDITOR, Madam: I recently read your article in The Gleaner titled ‘Abandoned races cause uproar at Caymanas Park’, published on April 28, and felt compelled to add my perspective to the ongoing discussion. The issues highlighted in the article...
Comments
THE EDITOR, Madam: Calabar finds itself at a crossroads and the performance data presented paints a picture that depicts a need for change, but to target the acting principal may be a bit unreasonable. I would prefer to have the benefit of similar...
THE EDITOR, Madam: What happened at Caymanas Park races on Saturday, April 27, was indeed a fiasco. A cancellation of the first and sixth races should not be repeated. It all seems to be about the money, and I blame the promoters Supreme Ventures...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I feel terribly sad when I notice that the voices of patients or membership engagement are not taken seriously. Empowered patient voices play a crucial role in shaping healthcare systems worldwide, including in regions such as...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s economic landscape is marking a historic milestone as the nation’s Net International Reserves (NIR) soars past the significant US$5 billion mark for the first time. As of March 31, 2024, Jamaica’s Gross Reserves...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am in agreement with the sentiments and concerns raised in The Gleaner’s editorial of April 27, 2024, titled ‘Student Violence’. As the concluding paragraph posited, "a combination of efforts by all stakeholders is the ideal...
THE EDITOR, Madam: In today’s society, the role of parents in the upbringing of children seems to have taken a backseat. Long gone are the days where children were taught to be disciplined, respectful, and obedient. Instead, we see a growing...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Across the globe, many societies continue to struggle with issues of values and attitudes. Without a doubt, the time has come for the authorities to introduce the teaching of character education into the National Standards...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to express my deep concern about the recent implementation of the new biometric immigration system at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. I had the opportunity to experience this system first-hand during my...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Daily Gleaner’s edition, dated April 20, published the Letter of the Day, headlined ‘Break the cycle of mayhem and disorder’, written by Esther Tyson. Very instructively, the informed letter writer wrote, “Disorder, mayhem...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games would likely become one of the most controversial international sports events of the 21st century. The confrontation between the leading world powers has reached its apogee which affected...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner dated April 24 published a news report which stated that Government MPs enunciated glowing tributes to former House Clerk, Valrie Curtis. This entire issue relates to House Speaker Holness and that unfortunate,...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Undeniably, we have made some progress in recent years when it comes to promoting sexual and reproductive health (SRH) rights. Two positive steps made were the deployment of over 200 Health and Family Life Education (HFLE)...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I enjoyed attending Best Dressed Chicken’s ‘Fun in the Son’ concert last Sunday to celebrate its 65th anniversary. Although I’m not a devout Christian, the event’s inclusive and welcoming spirit resonated with me. The...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Thankfully, he said nothing more than a humble no. Because, he has his reasons that would stir up a lot of hot issues that are best left buried for good. Some wanted him out. Now he’s gone, some want him to come back. Sunil...
THE EDITOR, Madam: As I accompanied my sons to school on April 24, the morning news blared with reports of the escalating violence among students from various corporate schools. However, what shook me to the core was the phrase “love triangle”...
