Letters
February 25, 2026
An accident waiting to happen
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is an accident waiting to happen in the Half-Way Tree area and certainly, I don’t want to be there when it does. I speak of the danger to which commuters and passers-by are…
February 25, 2026
Responsible leadership requires difficult choices
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a young Jamaican, I understand persons’ unease about new taxes. Nobody likes to pay more. It affects families. It affects businesses. It sparks strong opinions. However,…
February 24, 2026
Letter of the Day | Intercession for Cuba: A preferred zone of peace
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hope springs that the US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, along with other circumstances, will serve to strengthen the resolve and endeavour in countries that would wish to lend a…
February 24, 2026
Westmoreland received critical housing support under ROOFS
THE EDITOR, Madam: The handover of grants under the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP) in Westmoreland on February 19, was a demonstration that structured governance can restore dignity as it restores…
February 24, 2026
Necessary step towards a healthier Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write in strong support of the February 23, Gleaner editorial endorsing the Government’s decision to impose a special consumption tax on pre-packaged sweetened beverages. This…
February 23, 2026
Letter of the Day | Stop killing our children
THE EDITOR, Madam: The unsettling news of the three-year-old child who was killed over the weekend in Denham Town has left me deeply saddened and disturbed. Equally heartbreaking is the recent…
February 23, 2026
Jamaica should prioritise humanitarian support for Cuba
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a Catholic Priest, I wish to express my concern regarding the difficult circumstances currently facing the Cuban people, resulting from ongoing economic challenges. Given our…
February 23, 2026
When did age 30 become a deadline for men?
THE EDITOR, Madam: A recent podcast sparked debate on male empowerment. Beneath the surface of the discussion lies a deeply problematic assertion: that a man who has not achieved a certain level of…
February 21, 2026
Letter of the Day | FSC must act now on the NFPB pension fund
THE EDITOR, Madam: The National Family Planning Board (NFPB) officially ceased operations on July 31, 2024, as part of Jamaica’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce the…