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…
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…
June 10, 2026
Letter of the Day | Values blackout
THE EDITOR, Madam:
A power cut is always unwelcome, particularly in searing heat. I was understandably irritated when Friday’s outage occurred without warning, though I remained confident that…
June 9, 2026
Urgent overhaul of FLA operations needed
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The recently tabled Integrity Commission (IC) report on the operations of the Firearms Licensing Authority (FLA) has revealed unacceptable systemic failures that demand…
June 10, 2026
The uniform matters: Why Jamaica needs the return of the community police officer
THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent years, Jamaicans may have noticed a subtle but significant shift in policing. The traditional police uniform—once an unmistakable symbol of law, order, and public…
June 9, 2026
Latoya Bulgin incident calls for urgent need to train police officers
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The unfortunate, fatal shooting of Latoya Bulgin in Montego Bay last week has sparked a lot of public outrage, which is well warranted.
I am no legal expert and will stay away…
June 10, 2026
Development must also respect lived realities, traditions
THE EDITOR, Madam:
After carefully reviewing the opinions in The Gleaner’s editorial published on June 8, 2026, I am in strong agreement with its recommendations on the steps needed to advance…
June 8, 2026
Letter of the Day | Revive the TVET system in Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Marcus Garvey’s call for industrial and practical education being central to self-reliance and national advancement remains relevant in our contemporary Jamaica. Our national…