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Trishana Williams, financial service representative, holds her Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry cocktail in hand, dressed in casual chocolate brown slacks, a matching head scarf, and a black halter.
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Something Extra | Thursday

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum continued its month-long Rum Month celebrations with an intimate media engagement event last Friday at 105 Water Lane in Kingston. The evening brought together media professionals and thought leaders for a relaxed celebration of food, music and connection. Live entertainment from the DMG Band created a warm, engaging atmosphere for guests throughout the night.

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Gavia Christie is all about love and soca.
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Something Extra | Wednesday

Daring patrons to come “fête ready”, I Love Soca Cooler Festival brought the soca vibes to Plantation Cove on Friday night, continuing the festivities of Best Weekend Ever. Patrons obliged, stepping…
Creating a comfortable, familiar sleep environment can help ease the first-night effect.
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Have trouble sleeping in a new place? You’re not alone

AP: The first night in a new place is always the same for Robinson Leoni: He takes longer to fall asleep, wakes up more often during the night, and gets less sleep overall. At home, he averages seven…
A child watches a plane at the Jorge Newbery Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 14, 2016.
August 12, 2026

How to travel safely, happily with little ones

Travelling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.…
Sasha-Gay Spencer tips her hat to the theme, keeping safari chic cool and carefree with khaki, denim and a wide-brimmed topper.
August 12, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

After Rise and Toast set Independence Day in motion, Best Weekend Ever changed gears after dark with Allure, transforming Plantation Cove into a lush safari escape. The Smirnoff-sponsored event’s…
Fabian and Antonica Douglas marked the beginning of their life as husband and wife on May 23.
August 12, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Island Wedding | Fabian and Antonica’s call to ‘I do’

One day, while working at a call centre, Antonica Pinnock was handling a matter that had to be escalated to one of the banks the company worked with. The call connected her with Fabian Douglas, and…
Bryan Sykes, chief justice of Jamaica, arrives with his wife, Dr Annette Crawford-Sykes, in coordinated Jamaican-flag-inspired outfits.
August 11, 2026

Something Extra | Monday

Patriotism took centre stage at Jamaica’s 64th Independence Grand Gala on Thursday, with guests bringing their fashion A-game to the sold-out National Stadium. From vibrant greens and flag-inspired…
Marketing and communications specialist Kaysia Johnson Vaughan.
August 9, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Kaysia Johnson Vaughan talks marketing, leadership and mentorship

As a marketing and communications specialist, Kaysia Johnson Vaughan has used storytelling, strategy, and creativity to help organisations strengthen their relationships with customers across the…
A 10-bedroom, 13-bathroom mansion set on a steep, heavily wooded hillside.
August 10, 2026 by Barry Rattray

Dream House | Montego Bay mansion perched in paradise

Architecture, interior design, and the surrounding environment affect how we feel and behave within a given space. Firmly rooted on a steep, heavily wooded hillside, this house sparks an adrenaline…
Bellevue Hospital psychiatric nurse Lamoie Bingham-Polson has spent her career caring for people living with mental illness and advocating for greater understanding of psychiatric nursing.
August 8, 2026

GoodHeart | Lamoie Bingham-Polson finds purpose through psychiatric nursing

What began as a career in nursing quickly became a journey of compassion, resilience and purpose for Bellevue Hospital psychiatric nurse Lamoie Bing ham-Polson. Although nursing school provided the…