Local creative Kevaun Merchant, who goes by the moniker ‘Merchii Don’, has been known to turn heads at events with his sensational looks. We recently spoke with the influencer and content creator about the inspiration behind his fashion. “I would...
Pole dancing is a fitness art form, while simultaneously being one of the most taboo. But gone are the days where these moves are solely expected to be performed by exotic dancers in clubs. As the movement continues to grow in the fitness world...
Troy-Ann McIntosh was busy going about her day when she received a notification from the social media platform Instagram. A handsome stranger, who went by the name Cory Archer, had slid into her direct messages, more commonly called DMs. Cory...
“Be patient, get a moisture metre and research before you place your plants. Plants are an investment that keeps growing.” This is the advice of entrepreneur and plant-lover, Grace Hutchinson, who converted her love for buds into a growing business...
Children are often told never to play with their food or to focus on their plates. But Nadia Parkins has defied this concept as an adult, encouraging the young and the young at heart to eat and play at her establishment, Diced Cafe. The coffee bar-...
Christina Atland always dreamt of helping others. Her mission led her to become a nurse. But she soon realised that to care for her patients, she first had to look after herself. This inspired a lifestyle change that resulted in the professional...
Shantal Mendez, a young and fresh local talent, recalls being introduced to the exciting field of fashion from an early age. After leaving Mandeville to pursue her studies at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, she quickly...
Street Eatz lovers, there is a new food truck in town. And in the spirit of new year and new beginnings, the Food team made its way to 6 Balmoral Avenue to find out more about the fresh spin there are putting on local favourites. What we discovered...
“When you don’t like what you’re seeing, it’s time to make a change.” They say every sunset is an opportunity to reset. And no one can attest to this more than Neisha Yen-Jones. The daytime LIVE! host spends a great deal of time in the spotlight,...
They say you don’t find love; it finds you. And it did just that when Dwayne Manning rang Taralee McKenzie’s phone. The two were far from strangers. In fact, Dwayne was Taralee’s prefect back in the day. With his younger brother, who was also her...
When one hears the phrase financial literacy, certain words like income, interest, budget, assets, credit, and debt come to mind. While the math may not be ‘mathing’ like it should for many, it’s good to have a grasp of these technical terms in...
They say laughter is the best medicine. And while those who truly know this globetrotter can argue that it is certainly the case, Dr Daniel Thomas has found a way to diagnose and treat his life by incorporating a healthy dose of amusement with...
A new year is on the horizon, and with people looking forward to shedding all the pounds gained from Christmas dinners, it’s game on in the wellness department. Here are a few fun activities you can start doing in and out of the gym for the new...
What does ‘Chicken merry hawk deh near’ and ‘Sarri fi mawga dawg, ‘im tun roun bite yuh’ have in common? They’re both local proverbs, but they are also an active component of the old time Jamaica themed 2023 calendar designed by Samantha Hay. “I’ve...
Jamaica is rich with diverse people; no one knows this more than Tiana Chung. Growing up, when she wasn’t embracing the culinary side of her father’s Chinese family culture, she was introduced to ‘outta many’ experiences by her mother via palate....
It’s always a plus when co-workers develop a good rapport. But what happens when they start yearning for more? Cassandra Riley, a gas supervisor at the time, was in charge of checking off Bryanor Duncan’s work. But Bryanor, a fuel tanker driver...
If home is where the heart is, then we can guarantee that many people will be leaving the cold of foreign lands to return to the land of sand, sea, and sunshine for the Christmas season. Since adventures are not only therapeutic, but the best way...
There’s no question that the act of ‘adulting’ is becoming much harder than it used to be. Many professional women are consumed by the multiple roles they occupy. So, how do you cope with achieving a right balance? The planner in Regina Morrison...
It’s always amazing when the passion for one profession unexpectedly opens the door to another. Kurt Dunn went from only cooking up recipes and pleasing palates as a chef to transforming lives as a certified trainer. Today, he shares more about the...
Coming from a family of farmers, Troy Beckett recalled his grandparents planting marigolds, and cutting the beautiful flowers when the time was right to take them to the market for others to purchase. Today, Beckett owns and operates a botanical...
The sheer joy on the faces of little ones with the most adorable requests to be present at other special occasions is all the encouragement Kimberly Edwards needs. There is power in imagination, and this teacher, mother, and partner has spent the...
Christmas is the season of giving. And designer Lavinea Gayle is doing just that with her Bold and the Beautiful collection. Still trying to decide what to wear for the holiday festivities? Let’s deck the halls in sultry yet sophisticated styles of...
While many are already gearing up to celebrate the holiday season by digging right into a festive feast, come Christmas Day, Marcia Franklyn is pursuing new milestones. When she wasn’t catching flights, the first-time runner completed not one but...
Young scholar Melissa Myers spent the summer of 2016 completing her work and travel programme overseas. Upon her return to Jamaica, she joined friends on a beach trip to Fort Clarence in Portmore, St Catherine. The journey there presented a...
From as young as 10 years old, Okello Soltau recalls offering his time and services to help those in and around his community. His outreach efforts through his church saw him carrying on this tradition in the years that followed. So it is no...
