Letters

Letters
December 16, 2025

Implement robust safety protocols in schools

THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent incident involving abduction of six-year-old student Anka Glasgow, who was taken from her school in Clarendon by a man who gained access to the school has highlighted…
Letters
December 18, 2025 by THE EDITOR Madam:

Solar solution to help Parottee residents

THE EDITOR, Madam: The people of Parottee in St Elizabeth are certainly in dire circumstances. This is clearly seen in a video done by Jamaica Walk By. For the record, this is not unique, as many…
Letters
December 18, 2025 by THE EDITOR Madam:

Focus on earthquakes, too

THE EDITOR, Madam: Reference is made to the article titled ‘Concrete Deck or Zinc – What’s the Best Option?’ by Jamel Banton, published in The Gleaner on December 15. The article was well written,…
Letters
December 15, 2025

Letter of the Day | Why is Jamaica unaffordable for Jamaicans?

THE EDITOR, Madam: It has become painfully clear that Jamaica is facing a housing crisis that the authorities have yet to confront. People who live and work here can no longer afford a home.
December 15, 2025

Imperative to keep children safe

THE EDITOR, Madam: It is important that we make sure our kids have safe places to learn and grow, and I think we really need to step up our efforts to make that happen. Unfortunately, we know that…
This photo shows roof repairs being undertaken at the Black River Hospital.
December 15, 2025

Relocating health facilities may not be the solution

THE EDITOR, Madam: I read with great interest the article quoting state minister Elon Thompson speaking to the need to remove health facilities from the shorelines of the areas devastated by…
The police in St Elizabeth overlook recovery efforts in Black River in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
December 13, 2025

Letter of the Day | Recovery through cooperatives after Hurricane Melissa

THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa has left many residents in St Elizabeth, Hanover, Trelawny, St James, and Westmoreland grappling with the daunting task of rebuilding their lives. With homes…
December 13, 2025

Relax fiscal rules to tackle low literacy

THE EDITOR, Madam: In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which has devastated so many communities across Jamaica, and as we rally to address this immediate crisis, we must also confront Jamaica’s…
West Indies Captain Shai Hope.
December 13, 2025

Shai Hope alone can’t carry West Indies on his back

THE EDITOR, Madam: It’s not fair to Shai Hope, a shocking performance by West Indies batters. West Indies could’ve won the first and the second Tests. The excuse cannot be that both Josephs are ruled…