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Updated 17 hours ago

Letter of the Day | Domestic violence is a curse on our nation

THE EDITOR, Madam:
I was appalled and heartbroken to read in The Gleaner that the 13-year-old girl Kemelia Paul who had intervened in a fight in her home and, as a result, had been severely injured so that she had to be hospitalised, has died! 
A child seeking to stop the violence being played out before her among adults in her home has lost her life! What sort of nation have we become where more and more incidents of domestic violence are being reported? There seems to be no end to this barbaric behaviour among family members. 

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Letters
Updated 16 hours ago

Hugh Hart: A life of service, excellence and nation-building
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent reflections on the life and service of Hugh Hart reminded of the profound impact that one dedicated individual can have on a nation. His passing marks the end of an…
Letters
Updated 16 hours ago

Implement new industrial policy for Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam:  The Gleaner editorials over the past few years have advocated for an updated industrial policy to drive the next phase of Jamaica's economic development. When the current…
Letters
June 12, 2026

Letter of the Day | No need for more police in schools
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica continues to grapple with school violence, bullying, and student conflict, there have been increasing calls for a greater police presence in schools through the…
Letters
June 12, 2026

Babe from Bethlehem
THE EDITOR, Madam: The BBC story in early June read “Babe from Bethlehem”, and wondered if I had gone to sleep for the past six months to be awaked like Rip Van Winkle.  The headline referred to the…
Letters
June 12, 2026

READERS’ REACTIONS - Gov’t to unveil study on impact of social media, eyes restrictions for children under 16 - Tufton
I'm actually open to restrictions, but I'd like to see the research first. Banning social media for under-16s sounds simple until you realize many countries are struggling to enforce it.…
June 11, 2026

Letter of the Day | Marley took the Pan-Africanist baton from Garvey
THE EDITOR, Madam: Pan Africanism is defined as a political and cultural movement that seeks to unify African people, both on the continent and in the diaspora. It emphasises solidarity,…
Letters
June 11, 2026

Is Cuba destined for change?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Cuba is facing a deepening economic crisis—the worst in decades. Tourism, once a key economic driver, has nearly collapsed, with visitors almost disappearing this year. The country…
Letters
June 11, 2026

The overlooked legacy of Leonard Percival Howell
THE EDITOR, Madam: When people think of Rastafari, the name that often comes to mind is Bob Marley. When they think of Emperor Haile Selassie, the name that comes to mind is usually Marcus Garvey.…
June 10, 2026

Letter of the Day | Extend NHT concessions to encourage homeownership
THE EDITOR, Madam: Homeownership continues to be an elusive dream for many Jamaicans. In fact, many have resigned themselves to a lifetime of renting. Others have chosen to migrate to countries where…