School Nutrition & Skills: Titchfield High in Portland is boosting its agriculture and student nutrition with a $5.8-million Sandals Foundation-backed expansion, including a bigger broiler house (1,800 birds per cycle), a slaughterhouse, and cooling systems. Men’s Health Push: Hummingbird Charities’ “Fête For A Cause” launched its 2026 $20-million drive, targeting expansion of Sole2Sole, Hummingbird Feeds and the Bossman Initiative, including free health screenings for 1,000+ underserved men via a mobile clinic. Mental Health Alarm: Bellevue Hospital CEO Suzette Buchanan says Jamaica is in a mental health crisis, citing stigma, late diagnosis and overwhelmed acute wards with many young people and working professionals. Cancer in the Spotlight: Influencer Nara Smith revealed her 2-year-old daughter has cancer and is starting chemotherapy, highlighting the emotional and practical strain on families during treatment. Heat & Hydration Safety: With extreme heat warnings in the region, Jamaicans are being urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor time, and use cooling resources. Diaspora Medical Outreach: JAAC’s 26th annual mission delivered medical and dental care plus school supplies across eight parishes, reaching thousands of students and patients. Sickle Cell Awareness: Shak’s Hope marks 10 years of sickle cell advocacy and trait testing, supporting 600+ families annually with education and care support.