Letters
03 Jun, 2026
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Engineering integrity is Jamaica’s best defence against future disasters
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Major (Ret’d) Antony Anderson’s appointment as CEO of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) has been welcomed by key business groups, citing his integrity,…
03 Jun, 2026
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Clarification needed on fare increase
Dear Editor,
The recent announcement regarding the approved fare increase for the transport sector has created some public confusion and requires clarification from the relevant authorities.
It…
02 Jun, 2026
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Letter of the Day | The ‘Book of Tarantino’ is not the gospel
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The recent controversy surrounding US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who delivered a military prayer mistakenly blending the Prophet Ezekiel with a violent monologue from the…
02 Jun, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Strengthening export success through compliance education
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jamaica has long recognized exports as a critical driver of economic growth, foreign exchange earnings, and employment. However, if the country is serious about expanding its…
02 Jun, 2026
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Need to understand and adapt to artificial intelligence
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The emergence and growth of artificial intelligence (AI) have been rapid and transformative: reshaping how we learn, work, and make decisions. As AI tools become increasingly…
02 Jun, 2026
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Restore Vale Royal Talks
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The Government’s recent decisions to name the Ministry of Labour building after former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and to announce that the new children’s hospital in…
02 Jun, 2026
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It is time for official recognition of Patois
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I am writing with reference to The Gleaner editorial titled ‘New front in Patois debate’ published on May 27. The editorial was a bold and instructive call and support for the…
02 Jun, 2026
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Reform agricultural incentives procedures for small farmers
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I write concerning the current administration of incentives under the Fiscal Incentives (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013. The replacement of the traditional 20 per cent duty on…
02 Jun, 2026
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Dangerous public complacency on Ebola
THE EDITOR, Madam:
If there is one plea I would make to Western media, it is this: join up the dots.
The latest hysterical, context-free reporting concerns an issue that has been brewing for months…