Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

Launch host Susan Simes joins T.A.I.L Connection founders Dr Courtney and Suzette Faulknor and Courtnae Faulknor, PRO, for a celebratory moment after the launch of the relationship initiative on Sunday, August 23
September 2, 2026 by Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

T.A.I.L. Connection encourages couples to invest in love before the crisis

More than 30 couples from Jamaica and the diaspora have already registered for T.A.I.L. Connection, a new relationship and marriage initiative encouraging couples to become more intentional about their relationships, strengthen communication, and deepen their connection.

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The cover of Carolyn A. Smith’s novel, ‘The Siren’s Call’.
September 1, 2026 by Keisha Hill

When temptation calls - Carolyn A. Smith’s journey from Brooklyn educator to Christian author

For Carolyn A. Smith, writing The Siren’s Call was not simply an exercise in retelling the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. It was an opportunity to explore a question that has followed her…
El-Nathan Pitkin shares a moment with Chronixx, co-founder and conceptualiser of the JamCoders programme.
August 19, 2026 by Keisha Hill

More than coding - Students find confidence, purpose at JamCoders

El-Nathan Pitkin, Dayanna Jackson and Janae Haywood arrived at the 2026 JamCoders programme hoping to sharpen their technical skills. They left with something more valuable: greater confidence,…
US Embassy Public Affairs Attaché Mike Lavallee (centre) celebrates with the 2026 Fulbright awardees (from left) Abishua Johnson, Davia Findlotor, Joelle Hanson, and Jervian Johnson.
August 18, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Four J’cans secure Fulbright scholarships, fellowships

Four Jamaicans have earned prestigious Fulbright scholarships and fellowships, gaining opportunities to pursue advanced studies and professional development in the United States before bringing their…
Shannon Palmer
August 12, 2026 by Keisha Hill

JWN Scholar overcomes tragedy to earn degree

Determination shapes scholar’s path through loss and achievement Life has a way of testing even the strongest among us. For Shannon Palmer, each challenge has become another step towards achieving her…
August 12, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Health | Train your body to burn fat more efficiently

For years, the language of weight loss has focused heavily on one question: How can I lose weight quickly? But a healthier approach asks a different question: How can I help my body become healthier…
Exercise, meaningful relationships, meditation, laughter and taking regular breaks can all help.
August 12, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Health | Listen to your body - The warning signs we often ignore

Sometimes the body whispers. Sometimes it speaks loudly. The challenge is learning to listen before a whisper becomes a crisis. For many people, busy schedules, work, family responsibilities and…
Dorway
August 8, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Four Paths’ Boys to Men initiative builds confidence, character

For some boys, the journey from childhood to manhood is shaped by challenges that are not always visible in the classroom. Low self-esteem, peer pressure, limited motivation, difficult home…
Fenton
August 7, 2026 by Keisha Hill

JWN scholarship recipient aims to improve child healthcare

Every milestone in Monique Fenton’s journey represents more than academic success. It reflects unwavering faith, resilience, and the support of family, mentors and a community that believed in her…
Prepared sticks, palm thatch and finished broom heads await assembly during the broom-making process.Prepared sticks, palm thatch and finished broom heads await assembly during the broom-making process.
August 5, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Broomie sweeps traditional craft into modern business

Long before the Broomie™ brand became a growing Jamaican business, Oshane Mamby was a boy in Clarendon watching his family transform palm thatch and sticks into something simple but indispensable: a…