Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

July 1, 2026 by Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

Eight months after Hurricane Melissa, diaspora medical mission supports communities in recovery

Eight months after Hurricane Melissa battered sections of western Jamaica, recovery efforts continue as healthcare professionals from Jamaica and the diaspora work together to restore essential health services in  affected communities.

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June 28, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Khaylia Brown builds futures through science
For Khaylia Brown, science is more than a classroom subject. It is a way of making sense of the world, unlocking opportunity, and persuading young people to believe in their own potential.
June 24, 2026 by Keisha Hill

What's in your bottle? The healthier drinks Jamaicans are choosing

For years, the beverage aisle has been dominated by sugary sodas, sweetened juices and flavoured water. Today, however, a quiet shift is taking place as more Jamaicans pay closer attention to what…
June 25, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Clan Carthy High teacher seeks to broaden students’ view of science
For Garrick Barrett, science has never simply been a subject taught in a classroom. It is a way of understanding the world, satisfying curiosity, and empowering young people to believe in their own…
June 19, 2026 by Keisha Hill

David Wong Ken expands ‘The Runnings’ with new political thriller
More than two decades after The Runnings first appeared, attorney-at-law David Wong Ken is extending its story with a new thriller, Presumption of Guilt, set for release on June 28.
June 17, 2026 by Keisha Hill

It’s not rage, it’s clarity: Understanding the emotional shift of menopause
June 17, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Donnell Dunkley uses curiosity to break fear of science
For many students, science can seem intimidating — a subject of complex formulas, unfamiliar terms and difficult ideas. For Donnell Dunkley, however, it represents something quite different:…
June 12, 2026 by Keisha Hill

How Karlene Murray is transforming Caribbean publishing one author at a time
For much of her childhood, Karlene Murray was defined by what others thought she could not do. Diagnosed with sickle cell disease at two, the Kingston-born entrepreneur grew up navigating severe pain…
June 10, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Healthy eating for life - Why good nutrition matters in Jamaica and the Caribbean
June 10, 2026 by Keisha Hill

How to lower your cholesterol without medication
When most persons hear the word ‘cholesterol,’ they immediately think of fatty foods and medication. However, one of the most overlooked causes of unhealthy cholesterol levels is insulin resistance, a…