Letters
February 19, 2026
Gov’t and unions must return to the principles of strategic negotiations
THE EDITOR, Madam: As someone who has spent years in the trenches of the Labour Movement, I have always taken a big picture, future-oriented approach to negotiations, with the goal of achieving…
February 18, 2026
Letter of the Day | The people of Jamaica deserve transparency
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write as a deeply concerned Jamaican, troubled by the continued inaccessibility of hurricane relief intended for citizens whose lives were forever changed by Hurricane Melissa.…
February 18, 2026
The Reggae Boyz kit should be reconsidered
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a Jamaican, I'm a bit perturbed by what the Jamaica Football Federation has accepted for our footballers to wear. The national colours of Jamaica, which symbolise our rich…
February 18, 2026
Sugar tax, a long overdue step to promoting public health
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government has introduced a tax on sugar-sweetened, non-alcoholic beverages (NASBs), aiming to raise $10.1 billion in revenue for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This Special…
February 17, 2026
Letter of the Day | Will the world stand by and allow Cuba to die?
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is hardly a country in the Caribbean, including Jamaica, that has not benefited from the generosity of the Cuban people. More than 500 Cuban doctors currently serve in…
February 17, 2026
Grooming policies should protect discipline and dignity
THE EDITOR, Madam: School dress code debates are back into the spotlight, with discussions around student rights and fairness. Reports of students being kept out of class or disciplined over…
February 17, 2026
Why Jamaica needs a national vision beyond 2030
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner editorial of February 16 on Vision 2050 and the future raises issues that deserve urgent and sustained national attention.
February 16, 2026
Letter of the Day | Why Jamaica’s fiscal promises collided with the storm
THE EDITOR, Madam: In its 2025 manifesto, I Choose Jamaica: The Next Chapter, the Jamaica Labour Party anchored much of its economic appeal on stability and the assurance of “no new taxes”. That…
February 16, 2026
Dancehall needs a revival
THE EDITOR, Madam: Dancehall, once a staple of Jamaican culture and entertainment, appears to have lost its way. Once a platform for witty lyrics, social commentary, and infectious beats has devolved…