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 more than 100,000 pounds of medical supplies to...
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 quietly holding the weight of it all. As a...
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 devastation. Many residents are struggling to...
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, believing that meaningful change comes from small...
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 stressed. It is important to know that these feelings...
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 breast cancer is also important and there are many...
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 All-Suite Hotel. The past year was filled with great...
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 GraceKennedy Campus Connect Food Bank, as the...
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 mammograms are also crucial for early detection, and...
SIXTY STUDENTS from high schools in Kingston, St Andrew and St Catherine, including 15 at-risk youth, participated in the Summer Camp Adventures with Technology and Education (SCATE) Sustainable Engineering Camp for Teens, held at the Faculty of...
CHERRY-ANN BOYCE was deathly afraid when she visited the oncology clinic at the Kingston Public Hospital and saw the number of women that were diagnosed with breast cancer; herself included. Not only was she petrified by the number of women...
THREE YEARS ago, Latoya Minott Smikle’s world plunged into darkness. After five-and-a-half years of fighting courageously, her son Aiden-Jon Hall passed away due to complications of the deadly Sickle Cell Disease in 2022. From her painful loss, she...
IF IT feels like we are all a bit more anxious or depressed, it might be because we are. A new national report, published by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), indicates that nearly one out of five adults reported...
EATING HEALTHY at social events is important because it supports overall physical and mental well-being by boosting energy, strengthening your immune system, and improving mood while also promoting positive social connections by allowing you to...
PROSTATE CANCER is a disease that starts in the prostate gland, which is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate gland is found at the base of the bladder and is about the size of a walnut. Cancer occurs when the cells in the prostate...
‘Lights, Camera, Legacy’, was a powerful reminder to the 2025 Carlton Alexander Memorial Bursary recipients, as they were encouraged to step out into the spotlight, during the 35th staging of the awards ceremony, held at the GraceKennedy offices...
YOUR GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) tract, also known as your gut, plays an important role in your overall health. Your gut is lined with a special barrier that releases helpful nutrients into your bloodstream while keeping harmful things, like toxins, from...
LINVAL AND Menervah Taylor believe that a good education is the key to success, as knowledge and learning empower individuals to achieve personal and professional goals, develop critical thinking skills, and adapt to changing circumstances For the...
TEN-YEAR-OLD Matthew Anderson is perhaps the youngest person in the Caribbean to pass subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, an internationally recognised secondary school qualification in the Caribbean...
GLOBALLY, 76 per cent of chief executive officers believe their companies will not survive the next 10 years without serious shifts in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration. The urgency is not only global, it is local as Jamaica...
Stress and poor mental health can negatively impact your physical and mental well-being, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, and a weakened immune system. This can also manifest as changes in mood and behaviour, such as...
“It was a new experience interacting with my peers,” said Zephan Myers, a student at the Wolmer’s Boys School, of his experience attending the third staging of the month-long JamCoders annual summer camp. Myers was among a group of students from...
Each year, the GraceKennedy (GK)Birthright interns set off on a remarkable journey, one that immerses them in the vibrant culture of Jamaica. Through our music, our food, and the breathtaking beauty of our island, they have learnt more about the...
People often desire to lose weight quickly, even overnight, due to various factors including the desire for a quick fix, unrealistic expectations, or the influence of fad diets and social media trends. While some overnight weight loss is possible...
Belly fat accumulation is often the result of a combination of factors including diet, lifestyle, genetics, and hormones. A diet high in calories, especially from sugary and processed foods, along with a lack of physical activity, are major...
