Letters

Letters
December 18, 2025

For us, carnival means work

THE EDITOR, Madam: As someone who works behind the scenes at major events, I feel compelled to speak up in defence of Jamaica’s carnival promoters and the thousands of workers who depend on these…
Letters
December 17, 2025

Letter of the Day | Reimagining the National Prayer Breakfast

THE EDITOR: Madam: The National Prayer Vigil remains one of Jamaica’s most meaningful spiritual traditions, and Christian churches deserve commendation for sustaining it faithfully over the years.…
Letters
December 17, 2025

Caribbean injustice – overreach and excess

THE EDITOR, Madam: The chief justice of Jamaica was recently spanked by its Court of Appeal for inappropriate behaviour that led to a conviction for murder being quashed. This is not abnormal in and…
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December 18, 2025 by THE EDITOR Madam:

Strongly object to decriminalising consensual sex between minors

THE EDITOR, Madam: I wish to register my strong objection to the suggestion that consensual sex between minors should not be treated as a criminal matter in Jamaica. Whatever the legal intention…
Letters
December 16, 2025

Letter of the Day | Impose severe penalties for vandalising utility infrastructure

THE EDITOR, Madam: In the wake of the recent hurricane, many Jamaicans remain without electricity, including in communities that were not heavily damaged by the storm itself. While the Jamaica Public…
Letters
December 16, 2025

Western Jamaica needs better waste management

THE EDITOR, Madam: Western Jamaica is facing a waste management crisis that threatens public health, economic recovery, and national stability. What we are witnessing is the predictable outcome of…
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…
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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,…