Letters
January 24, 2026
Guilty verdict in Donna-Lee Donaldson case reaffirms faith in Jamaica’s courts
THE EDITOR, Madam: The guilty verdict returned against Constable Noel Maitland in the murder of Donna-Lee Donaldson represents a defining moment for justice in Jamaica. This decision affirms that no…
January 23, 2026
Letter of the Day | Please glance at the Caribbean elephant in the room
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to The Gleaner editorial of Saturday, January 17, titled, ‘Prioritise earthquake readiness’, which deserves hearty commendation. In lucid terms, it…
January 23, 2026
Need for more special education teachers
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a lack of trained special education teachers Jamaica’s education system, which is one area that needs urgent attention.
January 23, 2026
What future awaits students who can’t read or count?
THE EDITOR Madam: In late 2021, the findings of the Orlando Patterson-led Jamaica Education Transformation Commission were formally presented to the Government of Jamaica. The report provided a…
January 22, 2026
Letter of the Day | Recovery must include Category 5 hurricane shelters
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica continues the arduous work of recovery after Hurricane Melissa, it is important to acknowledge the visible efforts under way – particularly housing repairs,…
January 22, 2026
Physical security after a disaster
THE EDITOR, Madam:
January 22, 2026
Non-negotiable pillars of Ja’s digital transformation
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a contributor to the Joint Select Committee on NIDS in January 2021, I strongly recommend resisting any proposal to suspend or dilute the Data Protection Act, including the…
January 21, 2026
Letter of the Day | Special education requires special attention
THE EDITOR, Madam:
January 21, 2026
When martyrdom stops being metaphor
THE EDITOR, Madam: The name Jonathan Daniels may not be widely remembered in the Caribbean, but it should be. His life and death speak directly to this moment – especially as silence, caution, and…