Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

From left: Dr Dahlia Blake of Memorial Healthcare System; Captain Barrington Irving Jr, pilot and educator; and Dr Je‑Anne Beaufort of Memorial Healthcare System, after delivering more than 100,000 pounds of medical supplies to Jamaica in the wake of Hur
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Captain Barrington Irving Jr delivers medical supplies, equipment

Jamaica-born pilot Captain Barrington Irving Jr and his non-profit Experience Aviation team, in partnership with Florida-based Memorial Healthcare System and the Buju Banton Foundation, have delivered…
Nicola Gowdie, a resident of St Elizabeth, cries as she looks at the remains of her house that was damaged by Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Understanding and helping survivors heal

IN THE days since Hurricane Melissa, many persons have been trying to stay strong while carrying more than words can express. Homes are being repaired, hearts are still processing, and workplaces are…
Clinical psychologist Dr Kai Morgan
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Coping forum launched to offer therapy solutions post-Melissa

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, grief, shock, anxiety and uncertainty have settled across the communities most severely affected, as well as the wider Jamaican society still reeling from the storm’s…
Jay Marine Spence
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Young educator champions critical thinking and student growth

Jay Marine Spence blends her love of inquiry with a commitment to nurturing curiosity, resilience and critical thinking in her students. Beyond the classroom, she engages deeply with her community,…
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Effective coping strategies for managing post-hurricane stress

HURRICANES CAN cause tremendous damage, not just to homes and communities, but also to our mental health. After experiencing such a traumatic event, many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and…
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Is your environment harming your breast health?

EARLY DETECTION saves lives! Early detection of breast cancer not only saves lives, but in today’s world, there is good treatment, therefore early screening is crucial. However, helping to prevent…
The GK Campus Connect Food Bank, located at the University of Technology, Jamaica, is seeking support to assist students in need. Donations can be made at www.ccfoodbank.com.
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

GK Campus Connect Food Bank passionate about service to students

OVER 300 students at the University of Technology (UTech), The University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) and the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts continue to benefit from the…
Members of the Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew, along with executive members of Kiwanis International, following the installation ceremony for the club’s new administration, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel. The new administration is headed by Maur
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew inspiring change

A TOUCH of elegance, class and camaraderie set the perfect backdrop for the installation ceremony of the new administration of the Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew, held recently at the Terra Nova…
Dr Orlando Thomas
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Breast cancer prevention

MAINTAINING A healthy weight, staying physically active, limiting alcohol, not smoking, and being mindful of hormone replacement therapy can help prevent breast cancer. Regular screenings like…