Commentary
October 2025
Angela Rankine-Mullings | One medication, multiple benefits
Sickle cell disease (SCD) results from the inheritance of a sickle cell gene from both parents or a sickle gene from one parent and another abnormal haemoglobin gene from the other parent. This causes…
October 2025
Dorial Quintyne | It is not harm reduction; it is profiting from addiction
Why is the Caribbean suddenly the focus of lobbying by groups like the World Vapers’ Alliance, Smoke Free Sweden and We Are Innovation? The answer is clear; our region is being targeted as an…
October 2025
Editorial | Fixing a lazy Parliament
The Gleaner notes, and welcomes, the undertaking by the Government and the Opposition that their members will be regular, and punctual, at meetings of the legislature, including its committees, during…
October 2025
Ronald Thwaites | On family life
There is no society which has prospered without the foundation of stable families. Nikki is 30, petite and pretty. Looks like she’s slightly spaced out but denies any drug use other than cigarettes.…
October 2025
Tait Tavolacci | Nine crazy ways to tackle climate change
By now, most of us have heard of all the classic climate change solutions. But, after hearing the same things over and over again, it would be nice to mix it up a little. So, let’s explore some of the…
October 2025
Garth Rattray | The agony of missing children
Several years ago, our two dogs went missing for a while. We went from a state of shock and confusion to stark panic, dismay, gut wrenching distress, emotional pain, and then elation when they were…
October 2025
Orville Taylor | Rules matter
Sometimes, it is unimportant who one is; but more significant is the ‘where’, because external statuses can clash and one must be sensible enough to know where the respective lines end or begin. To…
October 2025
Editorial | Hopeful for GSF, but …
The Gleaner is hopeful for the success of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) the UN Security Council greenlit this week for Haiti, but looks forward to how the mission unfolds. The devil, as usual, is…
October 2025
Tony Deyal | Words, words and more where they come from
When I was born, the Brits had the Africans and the Indians cutting cane. When I was three years old, a nearby neighbour had daily newspapers and she taught me how to read. At that time, the Brits had…