Letters
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…
June 8, 2026
Be fair to JPS
THE EDITOR, Madam
While the recent island wide blackout was an uncomfortable and extended disruption of electricity supply for all. Though, I think it is unfair for the Jamaica Public Service (JPS)…
June 8, 2026
Letter of the Day | Sullying the reputation of ‘The Beautiful Game’
THE EDITOR, Madam:
It’s called ‘The Beautiful Game’, and historians claim that about 2300 years ago people in Cuju, China were involved in kicking a leather ball into a net. Centuries later in 1846…
June 6, 2026
Need for a national values and attitudes campaign
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jamaica stands at a critical stage in its national development where deliberate and sustained effort to strengthen the values and attitudes that shape everyday behaviour should be…
June 6, 2026
The Drum - A pulsating voice that speaks to generations
THE EDITOR, Madam:
As we end this year’s observance of International Drumming Month (May), we are called to honour the instrument that has carried our story across centuries - the drum; the heartbeat…
June 5, 2026
READERS’ REACTIONS - First phase of 16 per cent public transport fare increase takes effect
This is a prime example of how not to implement a fare increase. Who thinks it's wise to announce an increase to be effective the same day as the announcement? What's the utility of…
June 4, 2026
Letter of the Day | Is Vision 2030 meant to benefit all Jamaicans?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I went to school and learned about the struggles of Alexander Bustamante and Norman Manley. Even after slavery ended, Jamaicans continued to face exploitative labour conditions…