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Letter of the Day | Build back Black River better

THE EDITOR, Madam:
Long before Hurricane Melissa devastated Black River I wrote repeatedly expressing my concern about the visible decline and neglect of the town. Hurricane Beryl provided an early warning, then came the destructive force of Hurricane Melissa. Nearly a year later, and with another Hurricane season underway, there remains little visible evidence of a comprehensive plan to restore the town or secure the future of its residents.

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Updated 21 hours ago

Is Minister Chuck promoting a mirage?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Regrettably, the justice minister Delroy Chuck is not exhibiting inspirational stewardship of the constitutional affairs portfolio. Recently, he affirmed that goals which would…
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Updated 21 hours ago

Heritage preservation must be on NaRRA priority list 
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction, and among the most vulnerable losses are the historic churches, great houses, and civic buildings that anchor cultural identity.…
June 15, 2026

Letter of the Day | Lessons from Cox's Bazar and test of Jamaican conscience
THE EDITOR, Madam: The June 13 Gleaner editorial, Lessons from Cox's Bazar, deserves commendation for elevating a discussion that is too often (cynically) reduced to questions of border control,…
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June 15, 2026

The overbearing burden of fatherhood in Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam: Fatherhood is often described as a journey of joy, pride, and responsibility. For me, becoming a father has been all of those things, but also a sobering lesson in the realities…
June 15, 2026

Erratic premium Route 320 service causing inconvenience to office-goers
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to bring to notice the continued failure to provide the Premium Route 320 bus service, which is scheduled to depart Cross Roads at 4:20 p.m. travel through New…
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June 13, 2026

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…
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June 13, 2026

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…
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June 13, 2026

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…
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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…