Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

May 27, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Showing up for life:  Relay For Life 2026 launches with message of hope, healing and community

The fight against cancer is not fought only in hospitals or treatment rooms. It is fought in homes, in communities, in quiet moments of fear, and through the support of people who refuse to let…
May 27, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Endometrial cancer  - Why Jamaican women must pay attention to silent warning signs

Endometrial cancer, a disease affecting the lining of the womb, is emerging as a major health concern for women in Jamaica and across the Caribbean. Alarmingly, Jamaica now has one of the highest…
May 22, 2026 by Keisha Hill

St George’s College celebrates 176 years 

For 176 years, St George’s College has been one of Jamaica’s most respected schools, shaping generations of students through academic excellence, discipline, leadership, and service. This year’s St…
May 20, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Why men’s mental health deserves greater attention 

For generations across the Caribbean and many parts of the world, men have often been conditioned to believe that showing emotion is a sign of weakness. Phrases such as ‘man up’ and ‘be strong’ have…
May 19, 2026 by Keisha Hill

From Jamaica to Netflix - How Ni’Cola Mitchell built a global movement empowering 50,000 girls

Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer  Jamaica-born entrepreneur, philanthropist and global youth advocate Dr Ni’Cola Mitchell has transformed personal adversity into one of the most impactful girls’…
May 6, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Health + Fitness | The best ways to take your vitamins for maximum benefit

In an age where wellness is increasingly prioritised, vitamins and supplements have become a daily habit for millions. Yet, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), simply taking supplements…
May 6, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Health + Fitness | Why immunisation remains one of the most powerful public-health tools

Immunisation is widely regarded as one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to prevent disease, disability, and death. According to the World Health Organization, vaccines save between 3.5…
 Simmonds Fisher
April 30, 2026 by Keisha Hill

When medicine says ‘no more’

There is a particular kind of despair that does not come from a diagnosis itself, but from what follows: “There is nothing more we can do.” For thousands of people living with stroke, multiple…
Rachel Donaldson
April 28, 2026 by Keisha Hill

New book explores self‑love beyond external validation

On Saturday, May 9, author Rachel Donaldson will celebrate both her birthday and the official launch of her deeply personal book, I Love the Version of Me That You Discovered, at 80 Half-Way Tree…