Letters
December 30, 2025
Scrapping slavery fund will diminish Anglican Church’s mission
THE EDITOR, Madam: The BBC’s report on calls to halt the Church of England’s £100m fund addressing its historical links to slavery risks overlooking a crucial dimension of Anglican history beyond…
December 30, 2025
An opportunity to end chronic homelessness
THE EDITOR, Madam: Two months after Hurricane Melissa, the post-cabinet press briefing reported that there are approximately 100 shelters still active, housing approximately 1,107 displaced persons.…
December 29, 2025
Letter of the Day | Transparency crucial for oil exploration
THE EDITOR, Madam: On December 19, the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) attended what appeared to be United Oil & Gas’s third stakeholder session, at which the company discussed the next phase of…
December 29, 2025
Christmas messages, New Year regrets
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Caribbean is awash during the December festivities with messages from our leadership that do not reflect the reality of the homeless, the unemployed and poor finances. This…
December 29, 2025
Concerned about unqualified solar power professionals
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the wake of Hurricane Melissa and the ongoing challenges with our electricity supply, more people are turning to solar power. Unfortunately, the rapid growth of the solar…
December 27, 2025
Letter of the Day | Be a support system this holiday season
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December 27, 2025
Hybrid approach best suited for development
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the letter ‘Many rivers to cross Jamaica’, published in The Gleaner on December 24. The phrase, many rivers to coss, was popularised by Jimmy Cliff…
December 27, 2025
Behind every cloud of adversity, there’s a silver lining
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hardship is often seen as evidence of failure and unworthiness – especially when others with equal chances seem more positive and self-fulfilled than you. It may result in…
December 26, 2025
Letter of the Day | Listening is most urgent reform
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s long-term stability and progress depend on whether policymakers remain connected to the people they serve. At this moment, the most urgent reform facing the country is…