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Canadian poet Anne Carson, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature.
09 Oct, 2026 0

Canadian author Anne Carson wins literature Nobel for ‘bold and inventive’ works

STOCKHOLM (AP): Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature Thursday for “bold and inventive” works that fuse the classical and the modern and blur the…
This cover image released by Henry Holt shows ‘Hungered’ by Amanda Rizkalla.
09 Oct, 2026 0

Oprah Winfrey taps ‘riveting’ debut novel for book club

NEW YORK (AP): A debut novel about a 12-year-old girl’s struggles to find herself amid poverty and family strife is Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick. On Tuesday, Winfrey announced that she had…
Attorney Kendra Kennedy keeps things sleek in all-black with a silver top-handle purse.
08 Oct, 2026 0

Something Extra | Thursday

It was an afternoon of style, networking, and high-performance conversations as PROVEN Group and Mercedes-Benz Jamaica hosted clients, partners, creatives and friends at the Mercedes-Benz showroom on…
For better long-term learning, experts recommend retrieval practice, which involves reading a few pages, then stopping to write down what you remember.
07 Oct, 2026 0

A smarter way to study for exams

If you’re dreading a midterm exam, or just studying hard to keep up in any class, chances are your study habits involve taking notes as you read and then going back over them. Maybe you pull out (or…
Audrey McIntosh, head of private banking at NCB, accentuates her floor-length mermaid dress by Sophia Jones with matching gloves.
07 Oct, 2026 0

Something Extra | Wednesday

The fashion conversation continues at the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association’s annual M&E Awards, where guests embraced bold silhouettes, intricate details and standout accessories…
Deneal makes her way down the aisle, escorted by her brother, Devonte Gordon.
06 Oct, 2026 0

Island Wedding | Damoy and Deneal find the ‘Rowe’ to love

Damoy Rowe and Deneal Gordon’s fathers were good friends, so the pair had known of each other from a young age. They would see each other at events, reconnect and make small talk with their parents,…
Natalie Bennett, CEO of VM Pensions, makes a show-stopping entrance in an embellished Carla Lee gown paired with a dramatic ruffled stole.
06 Oct, 2026 0

Something Extra | Tuesday

It was an avant-garde affair on Saturday evening as the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association hosted its much-anticipated annual M&E Awards at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.…
Media personality and actress Maya Jama continues her red-carpet streak, donning an all-black look.
05 Oct, 2026 0

Something Extra | Monday

On Saturday evening, The Business of Fashion hosted its annual BoF 500 Gala in Paris, bringing together more than 600 members and invited guests representing more than 100 nationalities across…
Colourfully splash-painted balconies emerge from the lush foliage, revealing sweeping views of the sea.
04 Oct, 2026 0

Dream House | Trudiann Hall’s unconventional abode

A warm welcome to the world of Trudiann Hall, and her home tucked away in the deepest parts of West End, Negril, near the sea cliffs. The 38-year-old artist, chef, farmer and former owner of several…