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 sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord...
For Chantal McLean, the journey into publishing was not born in a classroom or corporate office; it was shaped in one of the most emotionally complex periods of her life. Today, through Dee D’s Creative Publishing, she is helping women transform...
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 Road. More than a literary debut, the event marks a...
Every year, Endometriosis Awareness Month shines a light on a condition that affects millions of women worldwide, yet remains widely misunderstood. Endometriosis is more than just ‘bad period pain’; it is a chronic and often debilitating illness...
In an increasingly competitive professional landscape, where qualifications alone no longer guarantee advancement, Robert C. Scott is challenging conventional thinking with the upcoming e-launch of his new book, Developing Gravitas and Boosting...
For more than two decades, Shelley Wong has quietly but decisively shaped the teaching of French in Jamaica. Her commitment to rigour in the classroom, openness to innovation and sustained focus on student achievement have now been recognised with...
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, when communities across western Jamaica were left grappling with damaged infrastructure and disrupted healthcare services, a team of dedicated medical professionals stepped forward with a mission grounded in...
For Tracey-Ann July, general manager of National Property and General Insurance Brokers Limited (NPG), a career in Jamaica’s insurance industry has been more than steady advancement. It is, instead, a study in resilience, institutional memory, and...
For Dr Jacqueline Deon Simmonds Goulbourne, life’s most difficult challenges have become the foundation of a powerful mission, one rooted in healing, advocacy, and hope. An eclectic biopsychosocial professional, Dr Goulbourne’s work spans sociology...
Type 2 diabetes continues to emerge as one of the most pressing health challenges in Jamaica and across the Caribbean, driven by lifestyle changes, genetic predisposition, and limited early intervention. At the centre of this condition lies one...
The St George’s College (STGC) Teen Biz Expo 2026 was more than a school-based activity. It was a vibrant, student-driven showcase of innovation, leadership and entrepreneurial ambition among third-form students. Conceptualised under the theme ‘...
The appointment of Malike Kellier as chairman of the Justices of the Peace of Jamaica – Kingston Association (JPJKA) marks a shift towards younger leadership, renewed civic energy and an emphasis on innovation within one of the island’s key...
Pre-diabetes is increasingly being recognised by health experts as one of the most important early warning stages in the development of type 2 diabetes. Often described as a “silent condition,” pre-diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher...
Jamaican film producer Michael Campbell, widely known as ‘Mikey T’, is gaining international recognition for his debut narrative film Beg Yuh A Call, which explores migration, loneliness and mental health within Jamaican families. Starring Raul...
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...
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 detected too late. Medical experts and cancer...
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 Dr O’Rane Thomas. The landmark procedure marks...
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 School, experience that sharpened her ambition but...
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 same girl stands as a respected education leader...
At a time when anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions are rising across Jamaica, Reverend Dr Courtney Faulknor, founder and chairman of Talk About It App Limited, is leading a digital mental health movement aimed at breaking cultural...
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, medical doctor and functional medicine practitioner...
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 confront whether she was living with intention....
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 Mico University College, he stands as an example...
Wellness is often framed as a trend, something seasonal, aesthetic, or aspirational. But for Antoinette Davis, wellness is neither fleeting nor performative. It is foundational. As founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ettenio Jamaica, Davis has...
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 everything together, often at the expense of our...
