Letters
January 26, 2026
Celebrating the life and legacy of Curtis Ward
THE EDITOR, Madam: The passing of Curtis Ward marks the loss of one of Jamaica’s most accomplished diplomats and public intellectuals. His death is a moment of collective sorrow, and an occasion to…
January 25, 2026
Letter of the Day | Elevating Miss Mable Tenn
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was struck by the tribute given to Mable Tenn by Douglas Orane at her memorial on Tuesday, January 14. I knew Mable very well starting in the ‘80s in the emerging days of…
January 24, 2026
Inclusion without intervention is not inclusion
THE EDITOR, Madam: Leighton Johnson’s recent letter on the realities of inclusive education in Jamaica deserves serious national attention. His account reflects what many educators have long known…
January 24, 2026
Guilty verdict in Donna-Lee Donaldson case reaffirms faith in Jamaica’s courts
THE EDITOR, Madam: The guilty verdict returned against Constable Noel Maitland in the murder of Donna-Lee Donaldson represents a defining moment for justice in Jamaica. This decision affirms that no…
January 23, 2026
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…
January 23, 2026
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.
January 23, 2026
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…
January 22, 2026
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,…
January 22, 2026
Physical security after a disaster
THE EDITOR, Madam: