Letters
August 1, 2026
Neither gov’t nor IC should hold absolute power
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the commentary by Kristen Gyles, titled ‘Matthew Samuda’s question’, published in The Gleaner on July 24. This commentary follows up to Minister…
July 31, 2026
Letter of the Day | Where are children’s voices in Jamaica’s social media study?
THE EDITOR, Madam We are unequivocal in our support for stronger protections for children and young people online. We share this objective with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. However, the…
July 31, 2026
Readers’ reactions
Editorial | No to mob justice Agreed! However, often there are so many hurdles and loopholes that interfere with the application of “the full consequence of the law” that mob justice, while not…
July 31, 2026
Mark Golding and the value of a credible Opposition
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica benefits when its democracy is strengthened by a capable, responsible, and credible Opposition. That is why many people look to Opposition Leader Mark Golding and the…
July 30, 2026
Letter of the Day | Beyond the NaRRA controversy: Jamaica needs stronger institutions
THE EDITOR, Madam: The leaked audio surrounding the National Recovery and Reconstruction Agency (NaRRA) has sparked intense political debate. If the allegations are accurate, they raise serious…
July 30, 2026
When the noise drowns out accountability
THE EDITOR, Madam: Anyone who has spent time in a Jamaican market knows that the loudest vendor is not always selling the best product. Sometimes, the commotion is carefully designed to distract…
July 30, 2026
More questions than answers for Parottee
THE EDITOR, Madam: The people of St Elizabeth would like some clarification from the government regarding two recent statements: one by Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett and the other by NaRRA CEO…
July 29, 2026
Letter of the Day | Jamaica must revive its global services sector
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The recent disclosure by the National Security Council that Jamaica’s global services sector has contracted from approximately 60,000 to 40,000 workers, with annual foreign…
July 29, 2026
Transparency from both regulators and operators will be vital
Re: Long-awaited Partnership Offers Hope for Jamaica’s Offshore Energy Potential THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent reports surrounding efforts to advance petroleum exploration offshore Jamaica mark…