Letters
April 1, 2026
Uber should be regulated, not banned
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to contribute to the ongoing national discussion regarding the role of ride-hailing platforms, particularly Uber, in Jamaica’s transportation and tourism sectors. While…
April 1, 2026
When fuel becomes a luxury ...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Zimbabwe’s fuel crisis has become more than an economic issue, it is now a daily struggle etched into the lives of ordinary citizens. As prices continue to surge beyond reach, the…
March 31, 2026
Letter of the Day | Fix NaRRA before it fails us
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing, in strong agreement with The Sunday Gleaner editorial on the proposed NaRRA Bill. At a moment when Jamaica stands in urgent need of credible, transparent, and…
March 31, 2026
A blessing or a curse?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Huge crowds totalling into the millions filled streets in over 3,000 American cities on March 28. They labelled their rallies ‘No Kings’, protesting against President Trump’s…
March 31, 2026
Choose growth over burden
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the column by Julian Robinson in In Focus, The Sunday Gleaner, which thoughtfully argues that Jamaica cannot tax its way out of an economic slowdown.…
March 30, 2026
Letter of the Day | Innovation must lead
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to applaud the JPS Foundation for hosting its Climate Action Conference and Expo on March 26. Given the increasing severity of weather events and our growing environmental…
March 30, 2026
Caribbean deception and self-protection
THE EDITOR, Madam: I once had a friend who, upon trouble with his wife, quietly surrendered his firearms to the police. He was later accused of threatening his wife with the guns that were safely…
March 30, 2026
Extending Highway 2000 without strategy risks is extending the problem
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to question the Government’s intention to extend Highway 2000 from Williamsfield to Montego Bay – not in opposition to development, but in the interest of smarter, more…
March 28, 2026
Letter of the Day | Prioritise technical and vocational education in high schools
THE EDITOR, Madam: In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and evolving job markets, the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Jamaican high schools…