Letters
23 Jan, 2026
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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…
23 Jan, 2026
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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.
23 Jan, 2026
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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…
22 Jan, 2026
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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,…
22 Jan, 2026
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Physical security after a disaster
THE EDITOR, Madam:
22 Jan, 2026
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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…
21 Jan, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Special education requires special attention
THE EDITOR, Madam:
21 Jan, 2026
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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…
20 Jan, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Urgent need for system reform to protect jurors
THE EDITOR, Madam: The long overdue eradication of the jury system, seems to be imminent, but unfortunately, as the debate intensifies, a partisan element seems to be taking centre stage, and might…