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Letter of the Day | Redefine Emancipation and Independence days

THE EDITOR, Madam: In August 1962, Jamaicans rightly welcomed the end of centuries of colonisation with celebration. The struggle from slavery to self-governance had not been an easy one. National celebrations, in commemoration of the so-called “Emancipation” and “Independence” days, continue to be observed annually, and remain Jamaica’s première national holidays.

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Published 23 hours ago

Time to open up the beaches

THE EDITOR, Madam: It was alarming to read about the drastic drop in Jamaica’s stay-over travellers this July. In contrast, the Dominican Republic recorded the highest stay-over traveller rate in…
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Published 23 hours ago

Ja’s AI skills push must measure workplace results

THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s AI-skilling drive should be judged by whether or not it changes how people work, not by how many certificates it issues. The Government’s GAINS programme promises AI…
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Declining birth rate is a global trend

THE EDITOR, Madam: Health Minister Christopher Tufton announced strategies to combat the country’s declining birth rate, which fell from 70,000 per annum in the 1970s to 30,000 currently, a decline…
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August 1, 2026

Letter of the Day | Jamaica’s 21st-century inequality is priced into daily life

THE EDITOR, Madam: One of the most obvious inequalities in 21st-century Jamaica is the unequal cost of accessing employment, electricity, financial services and economic opportunity. Consider someone…
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August 1, 2026

TAJ’s digital resources are secure and locally managed

THE EDITOR, Madam: Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) welcomes informed discussion on Jamaica’s digital infrastructure and wishes to clarify matters raised in the letter to the editor titled ‘Jamaica…
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August 1, 2026

Neither gov’t nor IC should hold absolute power

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the commentary by Kristen Gyles, titled ‘Matthew Samuda’s question’, published in The Gleaner on July 24. This commentary follows up to Minister…
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July 31, 2026

Letter of the Day | Where are children’s voices in Jamaica’s social media study?

THE EDITOR, Madam We are unequivocal in our support for stronger protections for children and young people online. We share this objective with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. However, the…
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July 31, 2026

Readers’ reactions

Editorial | No to mob justice Agreed! However, often there are so many hurdles and loopholes that interfere with the application of “the full consequence of the law” that mob justice, while not…
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July 31, 2026

Mark Golding and the value of a credible Opposition

THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica benefits when its democracy is strengthened by a capable, responsible, and credible Opposition. That is why many people look to Opposition Leader Mark Golding and the…