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American actress Phylicia Rashad interacts with adolescent mothers during a conversation about motherhood, education and discipline at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica in St Andrew yesterday.
February 28, 2026 by Sashana Small

‘You all have a fire inside you’

Adolescent mothers at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCFJ) in St Andrew were yesterday encouraged not to give up on their dreams, but to pursue them with confidence and determination…
Former US Ambassador Luis G. Moreno.
February 27, 2026 by Sashana Small

NO PENALTY THREAT

Former United States Ambassador to Jamaica Luis G. Moreno has dismissed as “silly” suggestions that Jamaica could face penalties from the US over Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ remarks on Cuba’s…
The state-owned Golden Age Home in Vineyard Town, Kingston.
February 26, 2026 by Sashana Small

Relatives raise concerns over visitation limits at Golden Age Home

The relatives of a resident at the Golden Age Home in Vineyard Town, Kingston, are voicing concern over a visitation policy that prevents family members from accessing the wards. The family member,…
Franceta Lopez, the writer of seven children’s books, reading to students at Bridgeport Primary School in St Catherine last year.
February 26, 2026 by Sashana Small

From cashier to children’s book author

Within the span of five years, Franceta Lopez suffered a stillbirth, her home was robbed, she lost her family savings in a bank scam, and she had to deal with the grief of losing two close relatives. …
Six-year-old Allahana Commock.
February 3, 2026 by Sashana Small

The gift of play

Six-year-old Allahana Commock had never known what it felt like to run freely or play without fear of collapsing. Born with tetralogy of fallot – a rare and complex congenital heart defect – even…
Sara Salmon (left) and Denecia Salmon.
January 29, 2026 by Sashana Small

Salmon sisters cross UWI finish line together

Though separated by different programmes and academic journeys of unequal length, two sisters found themselves united at the finish line. Denecia Salmon, and her sister, Dr Sara Salmon, graduated…
Farmers protesting at Wafler Farms.
January 28, 2026 by Sashana Small

Union roots bear fruit for Jamaican farm workers in NY

Jamaican seasonal farm workers at Wafler Farms in upstate New York are beginning the new crop season with higher wages and expanded labour protections under a new union contract negotiated by United…
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January 27, 2026 by Sashana Small

Ghanaian specialist nurses to fill gaps in health sector

The deployment of Ghanaian health workers and teachers to Jamaica topped the agenda during the first official visit of the Republic of Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto, as he…
Dr Kishan Khoday, UNDP resident representative for The Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Turks & Caicos, speaking in an interview with The Gleaner’s Sashana Small last Friday.
January 26, 2026 by Sashana Small

UNDP eyes changes for the future

As it marks 50 years of partnership in Jamaica today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is citing its work in climate resilience and justice reform as pillars of its local legacy. …