Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

Tonian D. Trowers, author of ‘Kam & Kez Adventures: Jamaica’.
March 14, 2026 by Keisha Hill

New children’s book invites young readers to explore Jamaica

For Jamaican author, Tonian D. Trowers, storytelling became more than a creative pursuit; it evolved into a source of healing, love and cultural celebration. Her debut children’s book, Kam & Kez…
Dr O’Rane Thomas, lead surgeon performs the first laparoscopic colectomy at the Medical Associates Hospital.
March 11, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Minimally invasive milestone

A major step forward in surgical innovation has been achieved at Medical Associates Hospital with the successful completion of its first laparoscopic colectomy, performed by consultant general surgeon…
March 11, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Understanding colon cancer and the importance of early detection

Colon cancer remains one of the most significant health threats affecting Jamaicans today. While advances in treatment and screening have improved outcomes globally, many cases locally are still…
Kay‑Ann Bartley works with a small group of grade five students in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
March 10, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Teaching abroad to transform home

After seven years in Jamaica’s classrooms, Kay-Ann Bartley was ready for a broader stage. She had taught at Hammersmith Preparatory School, Keith Primary and Infant School, and St Ann’s Bay Primary…
Euphemia Burke Robinson
March 5, 2026 by Keisha Hill

‘Most improved’ student rises to inspire a new generation

In the quiet, verdant hills of Garden Hill, St Catherine, specifically Dry Hill, a young girl once struggled to read, living in a one-room board house without electricity or piped water. Today, that…
February 25, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Sleep solutions: why quality rest is a public health priority

Sleep is often sacrificed in the rush of daily life, but health experts warn that chronic sleep deprivation is quietly undermining the well-being of many Jamaicans. According to Dr Orlando Thomas,…
LeadHerShip convenor, Heneka Watkis-Porter
February 24, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Heneka Watkis-Porter redefining leadership at sea

Six years ago, Heneka Watkis-Porter made a decision that would redirect the trajectory of her life. The shift did not come all at once, but through a series of jolting experiences that forced her to…
Kadeem Henry.
February 18, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Hustle to hope

When Kadeem Henry reflects on his journey, the first word he uses is not ‘success’ or ‘achievement’, it is ‘survival’. A trained graduate with a Bachelor of Education in Special Education from The…
Globally, research continues to show that women carry a disproportionate share of emotional and unpaid labour.
February 18, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Authenticity over expectation – why midlife changes everything

For much of their lives, women are rewarded for being agreeable, capable, accommodating, and emotionally available. We learn early how to read a room, manage expectations, smooth discomfort, and hold…