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Published:Sunday | August 24, 2025 | 12:08 AM

Shauntaé Washington experienced momentary doubt when a casting call to meet model-maker Deiwght Peters in her native Guyana presented itself back in June. “Initially, I thought I was too old to go because it was calling for models between 16 and 23...

Published:Sunday | August 24, 2025 | 12:05 AM

This dream home demands your gaze. Its striking, mesmerising exterior evokes a rush of positive emotions. So, what exactly is it about this home that causes such a stir? The answer, I daresay, lies in its dramatic, unconventional design, emphasised...

Published:Saturday | August 23, 2025 | 12:11 AMRollesha Laing/Assistant Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor

As Jamila Falak’s name was called to collect her certificate on stage at the residence of the British High Commissioner on Tuesday evening, the smiles and cheers of her mother, Angela Jacobs, and aunt, Ninfa Lightbody, stood out. One of 17 scholars...

Published:Saturday | August 23, 2025 | 12:08 AM

In an intimate celebration on Tuesday evening, British High Commissioner Judith Slater hosted a farewell reception at her residence for the 2025 Chevening Scholars. The cohort of 17 scholars — one of the largest in recent years — was joined by...

Published:Friday | August 22, 2025 | 12:09 AM

Prestley Hart, SAINT International’s newly minted Male Fashion Face of the Caribbean winner, had a long-standing affinity for fashion, particularly styling himself in trendy ensembles whenever he steps through the door of his St Andrew home. The...

Published:Friday | August 22, 2025 | 12:09 AM

The St Andrew skyline was the perfect backdrop as Broken Plate’s rooftop brimmed with brunch-goers, all dressed for a golden evening. At Heineken’s Sunset Soirée, style shared the spotlight with the cocktails. Guests embraced the theme effortlessly...

Published:Thursday | August 21, 2025 | 12:08 AM

Tastebuds were cleared for takeoff last Friday as Destination Cocktails — an immersive culinary and cocktail journey — transformed the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen (JFDK) inside the Progressive Shopping Centre into a glamorous world tour of...

Published:Wednesday | August 20, 2025 | 12:11 AM

A hernia occurs when part of the inner lining of the abdomen, or sometimes an organ, pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. These bulges most commonly appear at the navel (umbilical hernia), the groin (inguinal hernia), or at the site of...

Published:Wednesday | August 20, 2025 | 12:10 AM

Dramatic style was the order of the night on and off stage at last Saturday’s SAINT International Fashion Face of the Caribbean and Avant Garde Designer of the Year competitions. Contestants and guests alike put their most stylish feet forward for...

Published:Wednesday | August 20, 2025 | 12:08 AMNyoka Manning/ Gleaner Writer

A new kind of rhythm is shaping this summer. Since July 7, women have been gathering at Tru Juice Orchards in Bog Walk, St Catherine, under the guidance of 23-year-old fitness enthusiast Antonae Evans for her inaugural Summer Fitness programme,...

Published:Tuesday | August 19, 2025 | 1:29 PM

With Burberry, Dior, Fendi, Prada, Ralph Lauren, and Saint Laurent campaigns among the highlights of SAINT International’s 25-year history, frontman Deiwght Peters was ready for the next chapter. His model agency’s annual Fashion Face of the...

Published:Tuesday | August 19, 2025 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/ Staff Reporter

During the global pandemic, church bodies kept their ministries alive by hosting services and outreach programmes via Zoom. During one session, Shevonn Dawkins heard the captivating voice of Carissa Hanson and was intrigued. Curious about the...

Published:Monday | August 18, 2025 | 12:08 AM

Clarks is marking its 200th anniversary. Locally, Signature Style, Jamaica’s first affiliate store for Clarks Originals, is at the heart of the island’s celebration of The Rock’s unofficial national shoe. On Friday, the brand gathered footwear...

Published:Sunday | August 17, 2025 | 2:33 AM

Eighteen-year-old Jamaican Prestley Hart, a student of Hillel Academy, and 25-year-old Guyanese bartender Shauntae Washington are SAINT International's Fashion Face of the Caribbean winners. Presley topped 33 male competitors, while Washington...

Published:Sunday | August 17, 2025 | 12:12 AM

Savvily building an entrepreneurial empire one major model after another, Deiwght Peters has developed an enviable credibility in the multi-billion-dollar fashion industry that stretches far beyond Jamaica’s shores. The SAINT International chief...

Published:Sunday | August 17, 2025 | 12:10 AMBarry Rattray - Contributor

Can we trust our eyes, or are they playing tricks on us? Does this out-of-this-world property exist in reality? Yes, it secretly does, and it will come as a surprise to many who pass its location on the western boundary of the White River Fish...

Published:Saturday | August 16, 2025 | 12:11 AM

At just 13 years old, Akeela Wiggan, a bright and determined student of St Hilda’s Diocesan High School, already speaks with the poise and vision of someone far beyond her years. Recently named a recipient of the WATA Hydrate to Educate educational...

Published:Saturday | August 16, 2025 | 12:11 AMRollesha Laing/Assistant Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor

Tears welled in Calicia T. Vassell’s eyes as two familiar faces lit up the big screen in the ballroom of The Jamaica Pegasus on Tuesday morning. There was her mentor, Germaine Barrett, CEO and president of the Jamaican Association for Debating and...

Published:Saturday | August 16, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

For many, home isn’t just an address, it’s a feeling of comfort and security. It can also reflect a lifestyle that evolves from basic shelter to a place where rest, relaxation, luxury, and entertainment take precedence. “Home is where you go to...

Published:Friday | August 15, 2025 | 12:24 AM

It was excitement and good vibes as the Dream team announced its move to Montego Bay at Pier 1 on Wednesday night. From all accounts, there is high anticipation around the 2026 staging, with new events and bigger venues promised to accommodate the...

Published:Friday | August 15, 2025 | 12:20 AMO’brian Wynter/Gleaner Writer

From an unexpected start to the pageant stage, Naima Scott quickly proved she belonged in the Miss Universe Jamaica competition. For many contestants, the road to Miss Universe Jamaica is years in the making — a journey filled with runway training...

Published:Friday | August 15, 2025 | 12:16 AM

With starry-eyed dreams of modelling careers in London, Milan and Paris, and thoughts of designer catwalk glides in the world’s fashion capitals lingering in their minds, fresh-faced entrants in this Saturday’s SAINT International Fashion Face of...

Published:Thursday | August 14, 2025 | 12:07 AM

Highest 2 Lowest stars came out in style – Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, Ice Spice, and director Spike Lee lit up the red carpet at the A24 and Apple film’s premiere on Monday at New York City’s Brooklyn Academy of Music Harvey Theater. The star-...

Published:Wednesday | August 13, 2025 | 12:09 AM

The 40th anniversary of the Golden Age Home rolled out the red carpet for a red-and-gold-themed evening of cocktails and dinner. Hosted at the Venetian at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St Andrew, earlier this month, the celebration also shone a...

Published:Wednesday | August 13, 2025 | 12:09 AM

NEW YORK (AP): The days leading up to a holiday can feel just as stressful as the work you’re hoping to escape. Emails pile up, deadlines loom, and the fear of returning to an overflowing inbox can make it hard to relax. But with a little planning...

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