Letters
26 Jan, 2026
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Celebrating the life and legacy of Curtis Ward
THE EDITOR, Madam: The passing of Curtis Ward marks the loss of one of Jamaica’s most accomplished diplomats and public intellectuals. His death is a moment of collective sorrow, and an occasion to…
24 Jan, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Elevating Miss Mable Tenn
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was struck by the tribute given to Mable Tenn by Douglas Orane at her memorial on Tuesday, January 14. I knew Mable very well starting in the ‘80s in the emerging days of…
24 Jan, 2026
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Inclusion without intervention is not inclusion
THE EDITOR, Madam: Leighton Johnson’s recent letter on the realities of inclusive education in Jamaica deserves serious national attention. His account reflects what many educators have long known…
24 Jan, 2026
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Guilty verdict in Donna-Lee Donaldson case reaffirms faith in Jamaica’s courts
THE EDITOR, Madam: The guilty verdict returned against Constable Noel Maitland in the murder of Donna-Lee Donaldson represents a defining moment for justice in Jamaica. This decision affirms that no…
23 Jan, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Please glance at the Caribbean elephant in the room
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to The Gleaner editorial of Saturday, January 17, titled, ‘Prioritise earthquake readiness’, which deserves hearty commendation. In lucid terms, it…
23 Jan, 2026
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Need for more special education teachers
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a lack of trained special education teachers Jamaica’s education system, which is one area that needs urgent attention.
23 Jan, 2026
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What future awaits students who can’t read or count?
THE EDITOR Madam: In late 2021, the findings of the Orlando Patterson-led Jamaica Education Transformation Commission were formally presented to the Government of Jamaica. The report provided a…
22 Jan, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Recovery must include Category 5 hurricane shelters
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica continues the arduous work of recovery after Hurricane Melissa, it is important to acknowledge the visible efforts under way – particularly housing repairs,…
22 Jan, 2026
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Physical security after a disaster
THE EDITOR, Madam: