Letters
07 Mar, 2026
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Zimbabwe deserves better leadership!
THE EDITOR, Madam: Under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe continues to face deepening economic hardship that has forced thousands of its citizens to leave the country in…
07 Mar, 2026
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Strengthen partnerships with Africa
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner’s editorial of Friday, March 6, ‘Partnering with Africa’, raises an important and timely issue for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
07 Mar, 2026
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When politics sends doctors home
THE EDITOR, Madam: For more than half a century, Cuban doctors have quietly helped hold together the fragile seams of Jamaica’s public health system. From rural clinics to busy emergency rooms, they…
06 Mar, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Sovereignty is not selective
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent rhetoric surrounding Cuba and other sovereign nations should concern every Caribbean citizen who understands our history. When powerful leaders speak casually about…
06 Mar, 2026
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Bad case of war fever
THE EDITOR, Madam: Four days after bombs and rockets began raining onto political and military targets throughout Iran, President Trump hosted a press conference in the Oval Office, during his…
05 Mar, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Peace Day but war weather
THE EDITOR, Madam: Peace Day is meant to be a moment of reflection – a pause to consider humanity’s responsibility to pursue harmony, tolerance, and mutual respect. Schools host assemblies, churches…
05 Mar, 2026
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Instead of laughing, we should be listening...
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent viral interview featuring the son of a well-known Jamaican musician has sparked intense public reaction. Much of the chatter has fixated on his startling phrase, “mi…
05 Mar, 2026
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The deeper, century-long roots of the Middle East conflict
THE EDITOR, Madam: Right after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres accused Israel of bearing responsibility. “It did not happen in a vacuum,” he said. He was…
04 Mar, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Reading war without losing faith
THE EDITOR, Madam: In times of war, headlines move faster than reflection. Missiles fly, alliances strain, and global anxiety deepens. Yet alongside military analysis and diplomatic statements,…