Jerlicia Williams, the 2024 winner of the six to eight age group in the Jamaica Library Service’s (JLS) National Reading Competition, is setting her sights on the top prize in the nine to 11 category later this year. On Tuesday, during the launch...
With carnival season now in full gear, many physiotherapists like Demoy Henry are strongly recommending that, in addition to exercising at soca therapy pop-up sessions, people also undergo stretch therapy before hitting the road on road march day...
With the list of Camp Porti events kicking off tomorrow along the shores of Portland, one of the features patrons will be looking forward to is the food and cocktail-inclusive experience. Chef Alexa Von Strolley will take charge of the culinary...
At just 10 years old, Tyrel Cooper has already embraced his calling as a dog handler. On Sunday, he solidified his passion by winning his first trophy as Best Dog Handler at the All Breed and Dobermann Specialty Dog Show. The Manchester native told...
Winning Best in Show at last weekend’s All Breed and Dobermann Specialty Dog Show was a highlight among Nojat’s many other wins, including Reserved Best in Show and Best Locally Bred Dog, for the female Dobermann. For her owner-handler, Daalon...
The carnival parade viewing deck, once a key highlight of the popular Big Wall event traditionally held on carnival day in Jamaica, will return on April 27 during the road march at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, located at 36 Hope Road,...
As a mother of two autistic sons, Sydia Allen has learned that putting others before herself is essential, and should be the guiding principle of her life. In recognition of Autism Awareness Month in April, Allen – a nurse with 20 years’ of...
Lovers of Murray’s Fish and Jerk Hut, especially those who reside in the capital city, now have the opportunity to get their freshly cooked favourites from the popular Clarendon restaurant at their new location at Di Lot in St Andrew. The new...
During her reign as Miss Supranational Jamaica 2025, Sara-Dee Palmer is on a mission to increase support for the female-focused beauty competition and encourage more young women to participate. The competition has been held in Jamaica since 2009,...
University of Technology (UTech) student Shevauni Javani Powell is Mr Supranational Jamaica 2025. The announcement of his victory was made on Sunday at the AC Hotel Kingston in St Andrew during a private event. He was selected as the winner from...
After his teacher introduced him to the Wizdom CRM Virtual Stock Market Game, held in collaboration with the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Kahleel Hutchinson, a math enthusiast, knew the competition was perfect for him. In an interview with...
After performing at the Earth Hour acoustic concert on Saturday, Irie Souljah knew it was the right time to announce Rising Suns, the new trio he recently joined alongside reggae and roots talents Quan Dajai Henriques and Matthew Malcolm. During...
With Lent upon us, Chop’d – a popular Kingston spot for salads, wraps, and bowls – is offering specials and a buffet for those looking to enjoy healthier, meat-free meal options during the season. Highlights from the menu include the bang bang bowl...
Before Keznamdi hit the stage at the Hope Botanical Gardens on Saturday night for the annual climate change and sustainability-based Earth Hour Jamaica concert, he thought of doing two surprises. One was calling his sister, Kelissa, on stage for an...
Tashara Harriott-Green, a physiotherapist at the Rehabilitation Institute of the Caribbean Limited, is part of a team dedicated to the care, support, and training of children living with cerebral palsy at the institute’s Kingston location. While...
When the Jamaican reggae fusion band Third World needed a loan of $10,000 to better push its operations in 1973, lead singer Milton ‘Prilly’ Hamilton was one of two persons confident enough to create history in Jamaica by approaching a local bank...
Oshane Creary, the man on the ground in Jamaica leading the Lesma Ellis Foundation, is on a mission to train more women in technology. This comes after the foundation recently received a grant from the European Union to support its mandate...
Now that she has returned home after a historic Miss Global 2025 first runner-up finish in Nonthaburi, Thailand, Keri-Ann Greenwood is ready to unleash her plans for her charity, Ferguson Foundation. The Ferguson Foundation is named in honour of...
When GBM Nutron hit the stage at Tacbar, Devon House, on Tuesday night for the Campari Carnival 2025 launch, excitement surged as soca lovers sang along to his hits. The Trinidad-born soca sensation delivered a high-energy 20-minute set, performing...
With his new single — Light of Mine — to be dropped in a matter of days and departure for a tour in Brazil on the horizon, Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Jesse Royal says things are looking up for him and he is grateful. Following his...
Despite facing hardships as a child, growing up in a rural community with deaf and mute parents, Jace Witter, Jamaica’s under-20 gold medallist, is now on a mission to ensure that young athletes in need get the training resources he once lacked. As...
Dr Sandra Lindsay, the Jamaican nurse who made history as the first person in the United States to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, has returned home with a new mission—tackling period poverty. On Peace Day, observed nationwide on Tuesday, she...
Dr Bernadette Bryan-Frankson, a physiotherapist, once watched two of her dogs suffer from injuries — one at birth and the other in old age. She believed she could help them recover but, since physiotherapy for dogs was uncommon in Jamaica, she did...
At the start of 2025, Etmour Williams, owner of one of the capital’s newest pop-up restaurants, Tastematic Kitchen, was determined to bring his love for food to the forefront. With that in mind, and with the motivation of Audrey Allwood, owner of...
After being diagnosed with mitral valve regurgitation a year ago, Tajera Smith had a realisation while receiving treatment in hospital – it was time to switch her major at Northern Caribbean University to nursing. A science enthusiast at heart, she...
