Letters

Letters
May 19, 2026

The Patois hypocrisy
THE EDITOR, Madam: The stunt in parliament by Nekeisha Burchell on Wednesday was yet another example of the educated class trying to gain cheap ‘street cred’ at the expense of our native dialect. I…
Letters
May 18, 2026

Letter of the Day | Parliament cannot ignore Jamaica’s linguistic reality
THE EDITOR, Madam: Attorney-at-law Dr Lloyd Barnett is correct to argue that Jamaica must critically examine inherited parliamentary traditions, including the mace and other Westminster rituals. Yet,…
May 18, 2026

Mother of parliaments
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Parliament of England was established in 1236 as a council of bishops and peers to advise King Henry III. It evolved into the House of Lords and House of Commons in 1341. …
Letters
May 18, 2026

Patterns can change, focus more on mastering the content
THE EDITOR, Madam: “Wha kinda exam that CSEC really send? The students were not prepared for this type of paper!” This is one of the few comments I have stumbled across since the sitting of the exam…
Letters
May 16, 2026

Letter of the Day | Overdependence on AI harming students’ intellect
THE EDITOR, Madam:  I am writing to express my growing concern regarding the increasingly irrational approach to AI in education. What began as an attempt to preserve academic honesty has now evolved…
Letters
May 16, 2026

Leave Fae Ellington alone
THE EDITOR, Madam: I see many Jamaicans cursing Ms Fae Ellington for her commentary on the disgusting lyrics on the Hill and Gully Riddim. Sadly, many people are illiterate and ignorant as to who…
Letters
May 16, 2026

Accountability needed for hurricane relief donations 
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent revelations published in The Gleaner regarding the handling of donations intended for Hurricane Melissa victims should concern everyone who contributed, volunteered, or…
Letters
May 14, 2026

Letter of the Day | Protecting our environment victory or another drawn-out battle? 
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was driving to Montego Bay recently and passed through Discovery Bay, I found myself rejoicing over the ruling of the Constitutional Court regarding the Dry Harbour Mountains.…
Letters
May 14, 2026

Bad roads robbing Treasure Beach of its magic, and visitors 
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have been blessed to reside in the Treasure Beach area for over two decades.  As an activist for sustainable agriculture, I have spent the past 20 years advocating for the…