Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

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24 Sep, 2026 0

Jengar foundation supports families still recovering from Melissa

Nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa swept through Jamaica leaving many families struggling to rebuild, the Jengar Helping Hands Foundation is reminding residents that recovery does not end when…
23 Sep, 2026 0

Why your hormones may be working against you

You are eating better, exercising more and trying to manage your stress, yet the weight is not coming off the way it used to. Your sleep is changing, your energy is dipping, your mood seems less…
Lush greenery and Latin American-inspired décor define Amazónico Miami, a popular dining destination in Brickell.
19 Sep, 2026 0

Miami’s stories beyond beaches

Miami is selling more than beaches. That was one of the clearest take-aways from a recent Caribbean Press Tour organised by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), which took a…
16 Sep, 2026 0

When did being ‘fine’ become a full-time job?

How are you? I am fine! There it is. Two words carrying more emotional baggage than any two words should reasonably be expected to handle. According to life coach Nicola Clarke, ‘I am fine’ has become…
The bustling Brickell City Centre in Miami offers visitors a dynamic mix of premium and contemporary shopping, dining and lifestyle experiences.
11 Sep, 2026 0

Discovering a different Miami

Miami is often associated with sun, sand, shopping and nightlife, but the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is seeking to broaden that picture by showcasing the destination’s…
From right: Annica Anderson, chief human resource officer; Edward Taylor, technology solutions manager; Pastor Dane Fletcher; and Veronica Beecher-Brown, human resource manager, participate in H&L Agro’s prostate cancer awareness initiative.
09 Sep, 2026 0

Taking charge of their health

When Edward Taylor finally decided to have his prostate examined, fear was one of the biggest obstacles standing in his way. The Technology Solutions manager had hesitated but ultimately chose to…
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
02 Sep, 2026 0

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…
The cover of Carolyn A. Smith’s novel, ‘The Siren’s Call’.
01 Sep, 2026 0

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.
19 Aug, 2026 0

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,…