For two decades, Senior Maintenance Officer at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, Rayon Cunningham, has been the steadfast backbone behind the scenes at the institution. Through tireless dedication, he keeps life-saving equipment humming, lights glowing, and water flowing – sustaining the hospital’s heartbeat for patients and caregivers alike. “Maintenance and my role as a senior maintenance officer [are]...

Managing the impact of Lupus is a team effort for couple of 32 years Dr. Jacqueline Goulbourne and her husband, Dr. Kevin Goulbourne. Dr. Jacqueline is a Gerontologist, who studies aging and promotes well-being among older adults. She was diagnosed with Lupus in 2008, 15 years into their marriage. Over the years, her husband, who is a Consultant Psychiatrist, has...

As consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, in Westmoreland, Dr. Darren Fray brings more than medical expertise to the operating theatre; he is passionate about healing, patient care, honesty, empathy and service. "I grew up in Montego Bay [St. James]. I went to Cornwall College, then Montego Bay Community College for CAPE. I did my medical training...

As consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, in Westmoreland, Dr. Darren Fray brings more than medical expertise to the operating theatre; he is passionate about healing, patient care, honesty, empathy and service. "I grew up in Montego Bay [St. James]. I went to Cornwall College, then Montego Bay Community College for CAPE. I did my medical training...

Senior Public Health Nurse for Westmoreland, Carol Beharie, has stood as a pillar of strength, compassion and commitment within Jamaica’s public health system. Ms. Beharie’s journey is a profound testament to service, leadership and a deep love for people. Her work in the parish spans clinic duties, school visits, vaccination campaigns, health promotion, and community outreach. Whether she is mentoring...

When results of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations were released on June 20, there were a range of emotions, including screams of joy from some students and quiet sobs from others. Some students jumped with excitement, while others sat in stunned silence, grappling with the painful reality that they did not pass for their first-choice high school. Regional Clinical...

Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose, is encouraging parents to be aware of the early signs of autism in their children and to seek prompt intervention. In an interview with JIS News, Ms. Rose explains that autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how the brain functions. “An individual who meets the criteria for...

Final-year engineering student at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Ricardo Harrison, has developed a model to detect diabetic retinopathy (DR), using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered computer vision. In an interview with JIS News, he said the solution is intended for low-resource hospitals, as the typical diagnostic machines are large, expensive and unportable. He further shared that DR is a...