‘Err on the side of right’
Dear Editor, I am somewhat appalled at the response of some members of the public to the fact that Hurricane Mathew did not strike and demolish Jamaica, as was predicted in the early forecasts, leaving...
View ArticleShine a ‘camera’ light on the criminals
Dear Editor, The following is an open letter to Prime Minister Andrew Holness: To the messiah in green, As the new messiah who could have worked miracles and fix Jamaica in four days had Hurricane...
View ArticleRein in those hell hounds
Dear Editor, Having read the story by Alphea Saunders in the Sunday Observer of October 9, 2016, entitled ‘Vicious Dog Attack’, I could do naught but turn in my proverbial grave! The pit bulls must...
View ArticleNeville ‘Bertis’ Bell shows iconic paternity
Dear Editor, In a country that lacks soulful, passionate depth of caring from strong paternal figures, in the midst of tragic circumstances it’s encouraging to find a male figure that knows the value...
View ArticleProvide more garbage disposal outlets
Dear Editor, The proposed methods to address the littering problem in the Corporate Area that I have heard about so far are centred on sanctions or penalties. However, another important factor that I...
View ArticleI need to know when I’ll get water back!
Dear Editor, I moved to the Havendale area about a year ago, and thanks to the National Water Commission (NWC), this has been quite a traumatic experience: Every single month I am faced with a...
View ArticleMaking girls count in the sustainable development goals era
Dear Editor, Today, Tuesday, October 11, is International Day of the Girl Child. This year’s commemoration focuses on the collection and application of accurate data in supporting girls’ development....
View ArticleSacrificing children on ‘dog altar’
Dear Editor, How many more children are we going to sacrifice on “dog altar”? Would someone shake me from this reverie and tell me to quit my nightmare? Negligence of this essential matter evoked the...
View ArticleSafety in the balance
Dear Editor, If we can see past the United States presidential campaigns’ diversionary mud-slinging we realise we all just want to be safe, and that starts with strength in our leadership. When feeling...
View ArticleHaiti should not suffer!
Dear Editor, “François-Dominique Toussaint Louverture was a mighty man, and to make matters worse he was black. And back in the days black men knew their place was in the back. But this rebel, he...
View ArticleUse heritage week to understand slavery, and move on
Dear Editor, This year, during heritage week, we will celebrate our heroes and heroine. One of the main themes during these celebrations is the opposition that some of these people, like Sam Sharpe and...
View ArticleCriminals seem too confident they can win
Dear Editor, It is not an overkill to again visit the topic of violence. There is a new feature to the type of violent activity we are now experiencing in Jamaica. A careful assessment of the violent...
View ArticleHelp, Ministry of Education! 3-y-o denied food!
Dear Editor, There is a burning situation that occurred in north-eastern St Elizabeth that I would like to air for the Ministry of Education to send help. October 11, 2016 has left a dent in my heart...
View ArticleArscott unfair, tribal in criticisms
Dear Editor, Former Local Government Minister Noel Arscott has said that the Government poorly organised its emergency hurricane plans for the country. He did not state which Members of Parliament...
View ArticleLack of justice fuelling cynicism
Dear Editor, In the aftermath of any tragedy that grips the national attention, say the brutal murder and rape of a young child somewhere in St Ann, or the horrific quintuple murder of an entire family...
View ArticleCongrats to ‘Butch’ Hendrickson
Dear Editor, It is with pride and pleasure that we read the very informative feature done on Gary “Butch” Hendrickson having received the Humanitarian Award from the American Friends of Jamaica. I join...
View ArticleDomestic workers finally getting ‘security’
Dear Editor, Finally the Government does something for domestic workers. You would think politicians would be more grateful to those people that keep their homes running and their children in order. I...
View ArticleWe should not be purifying our heroes
Dear Editor, It is indeed welcome news that the Government will introduce legislation to expunge the criminal records of national heroes as discussed in ‘Of national heroes and freedom fighters,’ by...
View ArticleLegally diminishing heroism?
Dear Editor, I am a bit puzzled at the current move to clear the criminal records of some of our national heroes, et al. Since Caribbean history was not a bright spot in my academic record, and I am no...
View ArticleWhy 3?
Dear Editor, We cannot be throwing around statues like confetti. Not only are they too expensive, too many of them devalue the honour. The truth is that Usain Bolt is the only one deserving of a...
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