Letters
January 27, 2026
Are principals demotivating teachers?
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a concern among educators that some principals continue to engage in behaviour that has led to demotivation, lower trust and an increase in teacher’s resignation and ‘…
January 26, 2026
Letter of the Day | Create more civilized, productive and patriotic citizens
THE EDITOR, Madam: There has been a lot of quibbling and to and fro concerning education in Jamaica to a point where one becomes confused as to the education pathway. At times the ministers or the…
January 26, 2026
The entertainer-in-chief
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have no affiliation to any political party nor to any particular ideology, but I have always been interested in politics and politicians. In my view, elected participants provide…
January 26, 2026
Celebrating the life and legacy of Curtis Ward
THE EDITOR, Madam: The passing of Curtis Ward marks the loss of one of Jamaica’s most accomplished diplomats and public intellectuals. His death is a moment of collective sorrow, and an occasion to…
January 25, 2026
Letter of the Day | Elevating Miss Mable Tenn
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was struck by the tribute given to Mable Tenn by Douglas Orane at her memorial on Tuesday, January 14. I knew Mable very well starting in the ‘80s in the emerging days of…
January 24, 2026
Inclusion without intervention is not inclusion
THE EDITOR, Madam: Leighton Johnson’s recent letter on the realities of inclusive education in Jamaica deserves serious national attention. His account reflects what many educators have long known…
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.