Letters
August 22, 2026
Why not call for better governance?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The growing call for a stronger political opposition in Jamaica is understandable. A healthy democracy requires effective scrutiny, accountability, and a credible alternative to…
August 22, 2026
Zimbabwe’s leaders must put citizens before power
THE EDITOR, Madam: The devastating boat tragedy on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has left families shattered and the nation asking painful questions about accountability, leadership, and the value…
August 21, 2026
Letter of the Day | Scrutinise the Opposition, but keep power in view
THE EDITOR, Madam: Michael Abrahams is right that Jamaica needs an effective Opposition. But his argument risks setting an impossible standard: that an Opposition must answer publicly for every…
August 21, 2026
Now, give me money, that’s what I want
THE EDITOR, Madam:
August 21, 2026
Readers’ reactions
Michael Abrahams | Jamaica deserves a better Opposition
August 20, 2026
Who will help the mothers?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Rev Ronald Thwaites highlights the deeper issues of the declining birth rate and the affordability of housing. I would like to add my story to the discussion.
August 20, 2026
Letter of the Day | The leak did not create this crisis; it revealed it
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner is right that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) must regain its balance. But I disagree that “the most critical question” is who leaked the judges’ emails. The leak…
August 20, 2026
Runaway Bay residents also endure severe water crisis
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have noted The Gleaner’s recent column on the water woes affecting Kingston and St Andrew. However, residents in parts of St Ann are facing conditions that are arguably even more…
August 20, 2026
Guyana must now claim its full oil dividends
THE EDITOR, Madam: ExxonMobil’s confirmation that the Stabroek consortium has recovered approximately US$55 billion in accumulated investment costs, two years ahead of schedule, marks a significant…