Letters
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Jamaica becoming a republic remains a pipe dream
THE EDITOR, Madam: Every year when we celebrate our independence, British monarchy being our head of state reminds us that we are not fully independent. On paper, Jamaica is an independent country.…
December 9, 2025
Suicide affects loved ones dearly
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am a bereaved mother who lost my 22-year-old son to suicide one year ago. Losing a child to suicide is described as one of the most traumatic forms of grief and loss. You never…
December 9, 2025
Rebuild by supporting local farmers
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is covered with some dark economic clouds ahead with the second lowest per capita income of US$7,000 in the Caribbean. Our productivity and attitude to work have been on…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | When the teacher is the bully
THE EDITOR, Madam: Throughout my life – from infant school through to university, most of my teachers were not only effective educators but also genuinely decent human beings. As a parent, my…
December 9, 2025
Obeah, a cultural legacy
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the heart of Jamaican culture lies a spiritual practice that has defied centuries of persecution and stigma – obeah. This ancient tradition, born from the resilience of enslaved…
December 9, 2025
Mourning the loss of an exemplary jurist
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express heartfelt condolences on the passing of Justice Ruth Lawrence. Her tragic and untimely death leaves behind a legal fraternity and a grateful nation in…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Support, not ridicule the children
THE EDITOR, Madam: We need to start recognising that our kids need support, not ridicule. Our future hinges on them, yet there’s this annoying belief that these ‘modern youths’ are lost causes and…
December 9, 2025
Predators roam because there’s lack of protection
THE EDITOR, Madam: Last week, The Gleaner reported that a seven-year-old child was raped while heading home from school. Subsequently, the community rallied to comfort the students and families. The…
December 9, 2025
Nicholas Pooran should come out of retirement
THE EDITOR, Madam: Cricket lovers in the region should petition Nicholas Pooran to reconsider his retirement from international cricket. He is one of the top players in the T20 format. Pooran is an…