Political hacks fuelling school chaos
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Political hacks fuelling school chaos
JTA president says incompetent boards worsening indiscipline
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:30 AM
JAMAICA Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver has charged that part of the indiscipline challenge being experienced across multiple scho...
He’ll kill again
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He’ll kill again
Mother says 15-year sentence for her son’s murderer not enough
BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:28 AM
PORT MARIA, ST MARY — Tears filled Phillipa Walker’s eyes last Friday when the man who attacked her and her three-year-old son as they walked home fro...
Parents, drug pushers blamed for student violence
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Parents, drug pushers blamed for student violence
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:26 AM
A Corporate Area high school principal is calling for parents and individuals who vend illicit substances to children to be held accountable as substa...
Courtesy classes for Westmoreland cops
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Courtesy classes for Westmoreland cops
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
May 18 12:24 AM
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — In response to concerns about how members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) interact with the public, the Westmor...
Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
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Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:22 AM
EIGHT months after Supre me Court judge Justice Leighton Pusey issued a stern warning to prosecuting and defence counsel to have “every single, striki...
Move beyond the pews
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Move beyond the pews
New Adventist regional president urges greater church involvement in society
May 18 12:22 AM
RENOWNED motivational speaker and new president of the North Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (NJC) Pastor Jermaine Johnson is challenging...

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What does it cost to fix a road?
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What does it cost to fix a road?
May 18, 2026
Dear Editor, The residents of the Greenwood, St James, community are paying in more ways than one to have their roads fixed. Ask any resident of Green...
Keep it honest!
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Keep it honest!
May 18, 2026
Dear Editor, I have been closely following the public discourse surrounding the Auditor General Department’s report on Hurricane Melissa relief funds ...
Transitioning JUTC for national development
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Transitioning JUTC for national development
May 15, 2026
Dear Editor, The Government established the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) in July 1998 to provide essential transportation services for commute...
Losing more than discipline
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Losing more than discipline
May 14, 2026
Dear Editor, A significant amount of time is spent in this country discussing growth targets, infrastructure development, and a collective prowess on ...
The cost of entering the workforce too early
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The cost of entering the workforce too early
May 14, 2026
Dear Editor, In today’s challenging economic climate, many young people are choosing to enter the workforce immediately after high school, and in some...
Dancehall v the culture
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Dancehall v the culture
May 14, 2026
Dear Editor, The recent uproar surrounding producer Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor’s reimagining of the iconic Hilly and Gully rhythm has once again exp...
Ruth and Boaz deserve reverence not controversy
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Ruth and Boaz deserve reverence not controversy
May 12, 2026
Dear Editor, I wish to register my concern regarding Prophetess Daniella Smith’s decision to feature Grace Hamilton, popularly known as Spice, on the ...
Stemming the tide of violence in schools
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Stemming the tide of violence in schools
May 12, 2026
Dear Editor, The recent suspension of classes at St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) following multiple fights is a sobering reminder that Jam...
Before we throw out baby, bathwater
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Before we throw out baby, bathwater
May 11, 2026
Dear Editor, I was amused recently by those who have said the actions in the House regarding the mace were an affront to us African-descended people, ...
Replace the mace with the flag
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Replace the mace with the flag
May 11, 2026
Dear Editor, Amazing Mace how great thou art; To you all honour we impart. Never from your bracket must you be moved. Only reverence shall be bestowed...
Gender gap or neglected boys?
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Gender gap or neglected boys?
May 8, 2026
Dear Editor, “What’s happening to our boys?” is a question often asked. A more urgent one may be: In our justified effort to empower girls, are we uni...
Jamaica deserves better than frozen timepieces
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Jamaica deserves better than frozen timepieces
May 8, 2026
Dear Editor, I write to bring attention to the spate of non-functioning clocks that hang in our town centres, transportation hubs, government building...
The hidden cost of private health care
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The hidden cost of private health care
May 7, 2026
Dear Editor, I am writing to share a recent experience at a private hospital. I have chosen not to disclose the name of the institution, not out of fe...
Letters
The perilous rise of instant prophets
May 7, 2026
Dea r Editor, I write to express profound apprehension regarding the rapid proliferation of self-proclaimed prophets and prophetesses across Jamaica, ...
A symbol of authority…and protest?
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A symbol of authority…and protest?
May 7, 2026
Dear Editor, The recent disturbance in Parliament involving the ceremonial mace has been widely condemned as disorderly conduct. And it certainly was....
From rhetoric to meaningful reform
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From rhetoric to meaningful reform
May 6, 2026
Dear Editor, Education remains the driving force behind the growth and sustainability of any nation. This year’s Education Week is observed under the ...
When rhetoric, reality, and rule of law collide
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When rhetoric, reality, and rule of law collide
May 5, 2026
Dear Editor, Crime in Jamaica forces hard choices and hard language often follows. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness captured the national frustration ...
Fuelling frustration
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Fuelling frustration
May 5, 2026
Dear Editor, Gas prices in Jamaica continue to rise at an alarming rate, and the frustration is being felt across the island. While fuel is a necessit...
Time for a mental check-up
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Time for a mental check-up
May 5, 2026
Dear Editor, It’s a troubling sight indeed how easily we forgo our physical and mental well-being in the relentless churn of the workweek. Day in and ...

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JTA president says incompetent boards worsening indiscipline
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18, 2026
JAMAICA Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver has charged that part of the indiscipline challenge being experienced across multiple scho...
He’ll kill again
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He’ll kill again
Mother says 15-year sentence for her son’s murderer not enough
BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18, 2026
PORT MARIA, ST MARY — Tears filled Phillipa Walker’s eyes last Friday when the man who attacked her and her three-year-old son as they walked home fro...
Parents, drug pushers blamed for student violence
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Parents, drug pushers blamed for student violence
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18, 2026
A Corporate Area high school principal is calling for parents and individuals who vend illicit substances to children to be held accountable as substa...
Courtesy classes for Westmoreland cops
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Courtesy classes for Westmoreland cops
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
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SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — In response to concerns about how members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) interact with the public, the Westmor...
Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
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Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
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EIGHT months after Supre me Court judge Justice Leighton Pusey issued a stern warning to prosecuting and defence counsel to have “every single, striki...

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