Letters
December 9, 2025
Religion vs roots: the Obeah debate
THE EDITOR, Madam: More than a century after the Obeah Act of 1898 made the practice illegal, Obeah remains one of Jamaica’s most polarising issues. Last week, Christian groups warned that legalising…
December 9, 2025
Time to place value on Jamaica’s teachers
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing as a concerned student about the treatment of our teachers, the true nurturers of Jamaica’s children. Teachers dedicate countless hours to preparing lessons, marking…
December 9, 2025
Involuntary early retirement: a silent crisis for Jamaica’s mature workforce
THE EDITOR, Madam: Several women I know in their 50s have faced the harsh reality of being deemed “redundant” or “no longer suited” for their roles—not due to poor performance, but because of age,…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Address the crisis of values and attitudes
THE EDITOR, Madam: Three articles in The Gleaner on September 28 – ‘Costly lift-off’, Jalil Dabdoub’s ‘Cabinet bloat and the crisis of entitlement’, and Rev. Sean Major-Campbell’s reflection –…
December 9, 2025
Take men’s health seriously
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to highlight the importance of male health. Too often, men only seek medical care when illness has already taken hold when symptoms have worsened to the point of…
December 9, 2025
JCF’s defiance sends wrong message
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has again revealed its contempt for accountability with its statement that “The JCF will not be dictated to by Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), the…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Shelly-Ann’s life lessons for Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is more than a sprint legend; she is the embodiment of perseverance, humility, and excellence. Rising from Waterhouse to the world stage, she has proven…
December 9, 2025
High time for Jamaica to get rid of Privy Council
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am of the view that Prime Minister Holness did the correct thing in scrapping the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs. There is no need for a ministry to deal with the…
December 9, 2025
Analysing election campaign fever and key messages
THE EDITOR, Madam: With the 2025 general election fever having subsided, it’s time to look at the parties’ marketing campaigns as a pure business case study. Marketers and event planners are aware of…