Letters
30 Dec, 2025
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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.…
29 Dec, 2025
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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…
29 Dec, 2025
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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…
29 Dec, 2025
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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…
27 Dec, 2025
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Letter of the Day | Be a support system this holiday season
THE EDITOR, Madam:
27 Dec, 2025
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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…
27 Dec, 2025
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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…
26 Dec, 2025
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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…
26 Dec, 2025
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Sensible legal reform for adolescent sexual justice
THE EDITOR, Madam: We join Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) in calling on legislators to introduce a narrowly defined statutory close-in-age defence to Jamaica’s sexual offences framework. Such a reform…