Commentary

This October 2025 shows students of McCauley Primary school in Spanish Town, St Catherine reading in the school library.
January 28, 2026

Tiffany McLeggon | Education is more than a report card

What do we really mean when we say a child is doing well in school? For many Jamaicans, the answer is – passes, grades, subjects, rankings. From an early age, children learn that success is counted,…
Dr Joe Aldred, retired ecumenist, broadcaster, writer and speaker
January 28, 2026

Joe Aldred | Transcending obstacles and embracing opportunities

My starting point for doing theology is that God created humankind in the divine image, Imago Dei. This means human beings of, as in the words of the book of Revelation (7:9), “every nation, tribe,…
The all-foods-fit approach is based on the idea that all foods can fit into a healthy diet by balancing food and nutrition in a way that promotes health.
January 28, 2026

Charlotte Carlson | All foods can fit in a balanced diet

Eat this, not that. This one food will cure everything. That food is poison. Cut this food out. Try this diet. Don't eat at these times. Eat this food and you'll lose weight. With…
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney pumps his fist as he arrives to deliver remarks at the Liberal caucus holiday party in Ottawa.
January 27, 2026

Editorial | Canada-CARICOM partnership

When Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government meet for their in-person summit next month, Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, should be their special guest.
January 27, 2026

Gordon Robinson | Language and logic

I’ve recently wrote that, to become a lawyer, you need only master language and logic. The truth is the same applies to many professions including medicine and psychology which, although also…
January 27, 2026

Michael Abrahams | Heart attacks: deadly but avoidable

Over seven million people die from heart attacks annually. Fortunately, most (80 to 90 per cent) heart attacks are considered avoidable, especially through lifestyle modifications. For example,…
Professor Augustine John
January 27, 2026

Gus John | Caribbean in crisis…again!

Donald Trump is wreaking havoc in the Caribbean. The activities of the US military and the CIA across the region and especially in Venezuela, the kidnapping of the Venezuelan president, Nicolas…
Janiel McEwan, economic consultant
January 27, 2026

Janiel McEwan | The FID amendments: Independence won, but oversight lost in the shadows

Jamaica’s Parliament moved with unusual speed last week to amend the Financial Investigations Division Act, approving changes that the Government insists are essential to keeping the country in good…
Gleaner editorial writes: ... while they seek to protect their perceived national interests Caribbean governments must address the Trump administration’s policies on immigration with a clear-eyed pragmatism ...
January 26, 2026

Editorial | Possibilities for CARICOM

America’s placing of 11 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries among the 75 from which it recently halted the processing of immigrant visas caused a flurry of diplomatic activity by regional…