Letters
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Let’s do it together
THE EDITOR, Madam: Notwithstanding the many instances in life when I’ve mused on swaying the unchecked powers securely reposed in the safe and balanced remit of God, without failure, I’m immediately…
December 9, 2025
Treat constitutional reform with urgency
THE EDITOR, Madam: The time has come for Jamaica to complete its long-overdue journey toward full constitutional sovereignty. The Gleaner editorial makes a compelling case for not only replacing the…
December 9, 2025
True love is more than romance
THE EDITOR, Madam: A love between a man and a woman has to be more than a romantic attraction. For true love is all-encompassing. It is the antidote for good mental and physical well-being – which…
December 9, 2025
It’s about the cost of living
THE EDITOR, Madam: While it is good on the surface to increase the minimum wage, it is equally important for the government to never recant from the goal of reducing the cost of living. The more…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Infant stars: The hidden costs of digital fame
THE EDITOR, Madam: On platforms like TikTok, there is a troubling global fad of parents turning their infants into public entertainers – for viral laughs, shock value, or even profit. Many clips show…
December 9, 2025
Spectre of 1968 looms large in 2025
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having no participation on TikTok, X, Instagram, WhatsApp and other popular social media platforms, I was unaware of the importance of Charlie Kirk, until he was killed on…
December 9, 2025
Capitalise on Jamaica’s untapped maritime wealth
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s domestic freight system depends almost entirely on our road network, and this creates serious challenges. Narrow roadways, frequent traffic congestion, accidents, and the…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Rum, salt and blessings
THE EDITOR: Madam: Two events, occurring at different times, caused unease among Christians in Jamaica. On November 17, 2013, The Gleaner reported that Rev Marjorie Lewis used salt to bless offices…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica can do it
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was taken aback in gratitude two years ago when the US rating agency Standard & Poor (S & P) gave Jamaica a BB-, with a stable outlook. This was indeed the highest-ever…