When you hear ‘Jamaica’s viral carnival queen’, the name Christina Gonzalez comes to mind. More popularly known as ‘Chriss Choreo’, Gonzalez emerged on the soca scene in 2018, blazing the stage and changing the face and landscape of costume band...
Signing up for co-curricular activities means engaging in personal growth and development. But, for Bianca Hislop and Jason Morris, it was also the ideal opportunity to connect with others. Before they knew it, they went from being members of Key...
Bedecked with streams of gorgeous white designs that enveloped the lush greenery of the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, Le Champ Brunch enchanted patrons with delectable bites, alluring cocktails, and idyllic photo-worthy backdrops. This was the...
As a child, Mikhail Gittens was always active in the sporting arena, which ignited his passion for wellness. Once he got older, fitness became even more important. Today, he prepares himself and others for a healthy future. “I wanted to start...
As captain of the Manning Cup football team at Meadowbrook High School, Curtis Marsh attracted the eyes of many, but he found himself in a staredown with one of his fans: Krystal-Gail Crooks. That gazing game went on for almost a year until he...
At the age of seven, Jerome Tomlinson excitedly went on his very first trip to the happiest place on earth with his family. Disney World in Orlando was such a blast that he had made it his goal to go on new adventures every summer since. It was...
Ebony Heritage Boutique is embracing black culture through creativity, artistry and fashion. “Your outfit starts from your ears down. So it’s very important to start there and dress accordingly. Many of my pieces are dedicated to strong leaders in...
“She had me at ‘hello’,” Shawn Hibbert said when recounting his first encounter with his now wife, Davia McCarthy. The feeling of enchantment was certainly mutual for Davia, who knew Shawn was the one from the moment he sat beside her on that first...
When one thinks about a uniform, tradition, equality, and discipline are some of the words usually associated with the standard clothing. But for David Howell, the scholastic suit has been both the starting and career reference point. Today, he...
Jerk chicken and curried goat: what do they have in common? They’re distinctly Jamaican and are two signature dishes for Chef Nicholas Stennett. The culinary creative’s migration to Canada gave him the opportunity to spread his wings and provide...
At a time when the world came to a complete halt, Abigail Sinclair was restoring faith by encouraging others to get up and dance and pursue their goals — whether it is related to physical, mental or emotional health — right from the comfort of...
Denille Ashwood has always been a hopeful romantic, but she never imagined that love would be waiting for her so close to home at a sleepover. Rushane ‘DJ Zen’ Bahadosingh wasn’t exactly a stranger. He was Denille’s best friend’s other best friend...
It was Saint Augustine who once said, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” This quote continues to resonate in the heart of Tonya Williams. Seeing the rest of the world up close and personal was always something...
Say what you want about Jamaicans; we are truly an expressive group of people. It’s evident in the way we walk, talk and definitely present in the way we dress. The heart of this island beats in the ‘riddim’ and shows in the hues of our people....
Let’s face it: a drink is only as good as its mixer. And for generations, bartenders and in recent years mixologists, have been putting their knowledge and skills to the test, producing and delivering some of the greatest drinks ever known to...
Marinated meats and fresh ingredients sizzle and simmer on the fire as exotic and engaging scents play aromatic notes in the air. This experience is rooted in the island herbs and spices at the Jamaican restaurant, House of Dutch Pot, in Las Vegas...
How many times have we heard the saying, ‘The body achieves what the mind believes’? Well, growing up, a chubby Rohan Francis told his friend that he would one day become a personal trainer. A man of both vision and passion, he now goes by the name...
We’ve often heard of a match made in heaven. But this time around, it was one of God’s very own earthly angels who connect two beautiful souls. Chantal Cogle was introduced to her beloved, Richard Bell, through her pastor. The two entered a long-...
The freedom to explore and immerse herself in unfamiliar cultures that she only had knowledge of through reading books is something that Rakay Bennett could not wait to experience. It all started with one step, a pursuit of happiness. And since...
An educator by trade and a fashionista on every occasion, Kerry-Ann Spence dreamed of becoming a designer one day. And that dream has become a beautiful reality with the announcement that her Kass Stylz will be released on Amazon’s The Drop. “The...
If neat, on the rocks, muddle, splash, shaken or stirred mean anything to you, then you know what time it is: it’s happy hour and the moment has arrived to have a drink. We are currently on the last leg of Bartender Week, and to celebrate the...
There’s absolutely no limit to what women can accomplish. For four fierce women, who shared an ardent interest in wellness, an exciting journey led to the launch of a new business – pole and aerial fitness – and an unexpected yet inspiring...
It is said that what God joins together, let no man put asunder. One weekend, Rosano Benton Green went to visit a Seventh-day Adventist Church where his mother was a guest preacher for the Women’s Day service. What he never counted on was spotting...
When Hyacinth Clarke began exploring her interest in plants 15 years ago, she never saw her hobby becoming a business. But, the moment she entered that world of nature, her daughter, Ashleigh Shrouder, followed in her footsteps, developing a...
The ocean kissed the sunset, creating new fashion on the ‘Horizon’ for local designer Troy Oraine Williamson. His latest collection, launched just last week, became a Mecca for style lovers who welcomed his scenic reflections with open hearts....
