Letters
09 Jun, 2026
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Development must also respect lived realities, traditions
THE EDITOR, Madam:
After carefully reviewing the opinions in The Gleaner’s editorial published on June 8, 2026, I am in strong agreement with its recommendations on the steps needed to advance…
07 Jun, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Revive the TVET system in Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Marcus Garvey’s call for industrial and practical education being central to self-reliance and national advancement remains relevant in our contemporary Jamaica. Our national…
07 Jun, 2026
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Be fair to JPS
THE EDITOR, Madam
While the recent island wide blackout was an uncomfortable and extended disruption of electricity supply for all. Though, I think it is unfair for the Jamaica Public Service (JPS)…
05 Jun, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Sullying the reputation of ‘The Beautiful Game’
THE EDITOR, Madam:
It’s called ‘The Beautiful Game’, and historians claim that about 2300 years ago people in Cuju, China were involved in kicking a leather ball into a net. Centuries later in 1846…
05 Jun, 2026
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Need for a national values and attitudes campaign
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jamaica stands at a critical stage in its national development where deliberate and sustained effort to strengthen the values and attitudes that shape everyday behaviour should be…
05 Jun, 2026
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The Drum - A pulsating voice that speaks to generations
THE EDITOR, Madam:
As we end this year’s observance of International Drumming Month (May), we are called to honour the instrument that has carried our story across centuries - the drum; the heartbeat…
04 Jun, 2026
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READERS’ REACTIONS - First phase of 16 per cent public transport fare increase takes effect
This is a prime example of how not to implement a fare increase. Who thinks it's wise to announce an increase to be effective the same day as the announcement? What's the utility of…
03 Jun, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Is Vision 2030 meant to benefit all Jamaicans?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I went to school and learned about the struggles of Alexander Bustamante and Norman Manley. Even after slavery ended, Jamaicans continued to face exploitative labour conditions…
03 Jun, 2026
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A watershed moment for policing in Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam:
While the people of Granville welcome the Director of Public Prosecutions’ ruling that the police officer involved in the shooting death of Latoya “Buju” Bulgin should be charged…