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May 13, 2026
‘More Good Days, Together’ Seprod promotes mental health awareness among staff
The Seprod Group of Companies is highlighting the importance of employee well-being this Mental Health Awareness Month through a series of initiatives aimed at encouraging open conversations, reducing…
May 13, 2026
Bellevue Hospital urges greater support for maternal mental health
Bellevue Hospital is calling for greater national attention to maternal mental health as Jamaica joins the world in observing Maternal Mental Health Month, emphasising the need for stronger support…
May 13, 2026
by Keisha Hill
77% of Caribbean mental health patients not getting care
Mental Health Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that mental health is just as essential as physical health. Across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, conversations surrounding emotional…
May 13, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
Tufton announces $1b injection to create infrastructure maintenance facility; new fund to tackle social determinants of health
Amid ongoing complaints about the state of infrastructure in the health sector, the Government will, this year, be pumping $1 billion into the establishment of its Health Infrastructure Maintenance…
May 15, 2026
Something Extra | Wednesday
Maternal love reigned in the hills above the city on Sunday afternoon in Newcastle, St Andrew. EITS Cafe welcomed scores of guests for its much-anticipated reopening with the Mother’s Day Brunch ’N…
May 14, 2026
17-y-o Antonio Wallace impresses in bodybuilding debut
At just 17 years old, Antonio Wallace stepped boldly onto the bodybuilding stage for the very first time and made an impressive debut. The Ardenne High School grade-11 student, who resides in…
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
Jamaica should embrace the CCJ
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Clayton Morgan’s letter in The Gleaner raises concerns that deserve the fullest public attention. The present state of Jamaica’s court infrastructure exposes a troubling…
May 13, 2026
Letter of the Day | The mace is part of an archaic practice
THE EDITOR, Madam:
“Amazing Mace how great thou art;
To you all honour we impart.
Never from your bracket must you be moved.
Only reverence shall be bestowed.”