Letters

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…
Letters
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…
Letters
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.
Letters
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…
Letters
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,…
Letters
January 22, 2026
Letters
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…
Letters
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…