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Breast Cancer Awareness in Jamaica: Your Complete Guide to Mammograms, Timing, What to Expect, and Where to Go Published: August 22, 2025 Author: Kenniesha Burrell

Learn when to start mammograms, how to reduce discomfort, the benefits of early detection, and exactly where in Jamaica you can book your mammogram. Includes public, private, and mobile screening options. Why This Matters Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer among Jamaican women. Far too many cases are still detected at late stages when treatment is more difficult. Regular mammograms detect cancer earlier , when treatment is more effective and survival chances are much higher. What Is a Mammogram—and Why Early Matters A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray of the breast designed to detect small changes long before a lump can be felt. In Jamaica, the Ministry of Health & Wellness recommends that women age 40 and older begin regular mammogram screenings . International health bodies, including the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), recommend screening every two years from age 40 to 74 for women at average risk. The American Cancer Society (ACS) also supports sta...
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The Unwifed Circle: Chapter 1 Part 2: The Unwifed Circle by Kenniesha Burrell

Chapter 1 Part 2: The Unwifed Circle by Kenniesha Burrell  The stranger’s footsteps faded into the hum of the party inside, but his words clung to the night like the scent of salt on our skin. We stood there, unmoving, the wind curling around us, tugging at hair and hems as if urging someone to speak. It was Kai who broke first. “Did… anyone else feel like he knew us? Not just saw us, but… knew?” Mahalia rolled her eyes, too quickly. “Probably just some bored finance guy with a good tailor and bad pickup lines.” But her fingers toyed with the thin gold chain at her neck a tell she probably didn’t know she had. Zariah’s gaze stayed fixed on the door where he’d disappeared. “No. He wasn’t here for the party. He came for something… or someone.” That last word landed sharp, and I caught it so did Raine, who straightened from her lazy lean against the railing. “What are you saying? That one of us knows him?” No one answered. The silence turned thick, sticky with the heat of una...

The Unwifed Circle Chapter 1: The Unchosen Ones By Kenniesha Burrell

  The Unwifed Circle Chapter 1: The Unchosen Ones By Kenniesha Burrell The Night That Changed Everything Kingston Harbour was breathtaking under the night sky. Fairy lights draped across the rooftop swayed gently in the warm breeze, their glow dancing across champagne flutes and sequined dresses. The air was rich with the scent of hibiscus and sea salt, carrying that particular hum only the city could make music, laughter, the soft hiss of waves below. I told myself this was just another Friday celebration, another night where The Circle showed up for someone’s “big moment.” But the second she walked in, I knew this night would brand itself into memory. The bride-to-be wasn’t one of us. She was someone we all knew… but never thought would be the first to get the ring. And yet, there she was in a dress that seemed to drink the light, hand outstretched so the diamond could catch every camera in the room. For a long moment, none of us spoke. We just stood there, five women in h...

Title: The Unwifed Circle: A Story of Love, Loyalty, and the Ring That Never Came written by Kenniesha Burrell

They say we can have it all — career, kids, confidence, and companionship. But what happens when five women who have it all… still don’t have that? Meet The Unwifed Circle: Five friends, five powerhouses. They met in high school in Jamaica — girls with big dreams and even bigger hearts. They were the type to cheer for each other’s wins, wipe each other’s tears, and promise they’d all be at each other’s weddings one day. Fast-forward twenty years, and they’re mothers, CEOs, creatives, educators, and nurturers. Every one of them is successful in her own right. They’ve endured love, raised children, held down households — some of them even held broken men together. But there’s one thing they’ve never held: an engagement ring. No proposals. No popped questions. No one ever got down on one knee. This isn’t just a story of absence — it’s a story of presence: of resilience, of self-worth, of redefining what it means to be chosen. Because maybe the ring was never the prize. Maybe they were. Th...

Title: How to Get Paid Generously for Writing on Blogger, Medium, and Other Top Blogging Platforms Author: Kenniesha Burrell Published on: August 2, 2025 Keywords: get paid to write, Medium Partner Program, Blogger AdSense earnings, monetizing blog, high-paying blogging platforms, make money blogging, WordPress monetization, how to earn writing articles

  Title:   How to Get Paid Generously for Writing on Blogger, Medium, and Other Top Blogging Platforms Author:  Kenniesha Burrell Published on:  August 2, 2025 Keywords:  get paid to write, Medium Partner Program, Blogger AdSense earnings, monetizing blog, high-paying blogging platforms, make money blogging, WordPress monetization, how to earn writing articles Introduction: Writing Isn’t Just a Passion — It’s a Paycheck Waiting to Happen In today’s digital world, your words can earn you real money—consistently, passively, and powerfully. Whether you’re a passionate storyteller, a self-taught expert, or someone with lived experiences and life lessons to share, blogging platforms like  Blogger.com ,  Medium , and  WordPress  can pay you  generously  for what you already love to do: write. This guide breaks down exactly how to get paid— well paid —for your writing on some of the internet’s most trusted and high-traffic platforms. Wheth...

Coping with Disappointment When Life Keeps Letting You Down Published: July 31, 2025 By: Kenniesha Burrell Column: Heartfelt Hope by Kenniesha Burrell

  💬 Reader’s Question “You see, lately I've been feeling so down, so overwhelmed that everything I think will work out never normally does. And so I get so depressed and I get so discouraged. How do you cope with disappointment, knowing where you have come from?” ❤️ My Heartfelt Response Disappointment can feel like a storm that never ends. It's more than a temporary feeling — it's a quiet heartbreak that whispers, “Maybe things will never work out.” I’ve been there. And I want to speak to you from that same place — not from a pedestal, but from the soil of experience. Here’s the truth: disappointment doesn’t mean defeat. It simply means redirection. When life doesn’t go the way you hoped, it’s not always because you’re doing something wrong. Sometimes it’s because something right — something better — is being prepared. But it’s hard to see that when all you feel is exhaustion. I used to cry myself to sleep wondering if my effort, prayers, and sacrifices were al...

The Foundation of Every Business: Integrity, Honesty, Due Diligence, and Credibility Published: July 22, 2025 Written by: Kenniesha Burrell

  Published: July 22, 2025 Written by: Kenniesha Burrell The Foundation of Every Business: Integrity, Honesty, Due Diligence, and Credibility In business, what you build matters—but how you build it matters even more. Long before the sales come in, before the profits rise, before the brand gets known—there are four pillars that hold everything up: integrity, honesty, due diligence, and credibility . Without them, a business might look successful on the surface, but eventually it will fall. Today’s world is full of flashy offers, quick deals, and people promising instant success. As entrepreneurs, we’re constantly being approached with opportunities that seem like blessings—partnerships, investments, bulk orders, new suppliers. But as the old saying goes, not everything that glitters is gold . Some of those offers are not genuine. Some people are watching your progress not to cheer for you—but to target you, hoping to exploit your hard work for their own gain. That’s why due d...