Letters
18 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Are we designing crime into communities?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Most conversations about crime begin after an incident occurs. We ask who committed the offence, how it happened and what punishment should follow. Far less attention is given to a…
18 Jul, 2026
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Rural development should be a national priority
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Kenneth Russell’s recent Gleaner article presents a compelling and timely argument that deserves broad public support. His central thesis, that rural development should be viewed…
18 Jul, 2026
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Caribbean’s Sisyphus complex
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The tale of Sisyphus is about a man consigned to roll a large rock up a hill that never reaches the top but rolls down again, only to have to be pushed back up. The back story to…
17 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | 2026 PEP awards and educational inequality
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Every year, the publication of the government’s PEP scholarship list celebrates Jamaica’s brightest young minds and recognises the hard work of students, parents and teachers. This…
17 Jul, 2026
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Readers’ reactions | Government boosts funding to schools to improve operations
I had the opportunity to listen to the entire press conference. It is great that J$75 million more was added to the budget for education, with more funds given to special-needs schools. As a…
17 Jul, 2026
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Jamaica must guard its digital sovereignty
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The reported J$1.87-billion sole-source contract awarded by Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) to US-based Fast Enterprises LLC should be a matter of concern to those who understand…
16 Jul, 2026
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Letter of the Day | The Gov’t dug its own grave ...
THE EDITOR, Madam:
As the Government declares war on misinformation circulating on social media, one could argue that it has dug its own grave in this fight. Political discussions online often…
16 Jul, 2026
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Unacceptable standards at CMU
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I am the parent of a student pursuing a degree in marine engineering at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), and I believe some of the institution’s standards are discouraging…
16 Jul, 2026
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Can healthcare improve?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The recent mass protest by nurses at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) sparked widespread empathy. They cited staff shortages, long hours, inadequate supplies, and…