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Published:Saturday | August 2, 2025 | 12:06 AMRollesha Laing/ Assistant Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor

Usually, when you think of crochet items, clothing and accessories instantly come to mind. But, with this woman-led business, the kind of crochet that takes centre stage is bright, colourful plushies — soft, stuffed toys made entirely from yarn....

Published:Friday | August 1, 2025 | 9:32 AM

It’s in with the new for SAINT International. The globally scattered Jamaican fashion models from the Deiwght Peters-led agency are churning out fresh work for Parisian and Australian magazines, and Spanish menswear brands. Down Under, Naki Depass...

Published:Friday | August 1, 2025 | 9:32 AM

Tracee Ellis Ross, the actor best known for her roles in shows like black-ish and Girlfriends, happens to be single and without children, but she doesn’t let either hold her back from experiencing a fulfilling, joyful life, especially when it...

Published:Friday | August 1, 2025 | 9:34 AM

NEW YORK (AP): US fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney. The ad blitz included “clever, even provocative language” and was “definitely going...

Published:Friday | August 1, 2025 | 9:33 AM

Amid summer’s swelter, Spaces Jamaica kept things cool over the weekend with its Summer Sun-Kissed Brunch. Transforming into a quaint café, special guests were invited to a luxurious getaway filled with uber-chic indoor and outdoor décor and...

Published:Friday | August 1, 2025 | 9:42 AM

Under the stars on Thursday night at Devon House’s East Lawn, First Global Bank (FGB) launched its FGB Visa Platinum Plus credit card, unveiling a sleek new lifestyle offering for the modern achiever. The affair drew tastemakers, creatives and...

Published:Wednesday | July 30, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

When it came to the showdown between the Red Dragons and the Blue Blazers, it was a clash of grit, speed and team spirit. One team blazed ahead to claim victory, but the real triumph was the nostalgia and wellness-fuelled fun behind this adult...

Published:Tuesday | July 29, 2025 | 12:11 AM

Speed met style on Sunday as Heineken transformed the Mercedes-Benz showroom in Kingston into a luxe Paddock Club experience. Merging Formula 1 adrenaline with fashion, the breakfast affair drew a chic crowd of socialites, digital creators, and...

Published:Tuesday | July 29, 2025 | 12:05 AMRuth-Ann Briscoe/Gleaner Writer

The best love stories often arrive when you least expect them, and Amanda Gordon knows this well. On Saturday, May 24, at God Family Ministries International, she married Jeremy Bonfield in a ceremony celebrating their union and God’s perfect...

Published:Monday | July 28, 2025 | 12:06 AM

In fashion, both proud and bold, the main stage on the lawns of King’s House reflected patriotic streams of black, green and gold as diplomats, government officials and other specially invited guests gathered to celebrate on Thursday night ahead of...

Published:Sunday | July 27, 2025 | 12:11 AM

This house we are admiring was designed to satisfy the emotional and behavioural needs of those within. It knows only too well that its architecture and interior design, working in concert with the principles of psychology, have crafted an inviting...

Published:Saturday | July 26, 2025 | 12:10 AM

LONDON (AP): Smartphones, laptops, headphones, and other electronic devices have become essential tools for both work and play in our daily lives. But with all the typing, scrolling, and listening we do, these gadgets inevitably collect dirt, dust...

Published:Saturday | July 26, 2025 | 12:08 AM

As part of Healthcare Workers’ Appreciation Month, Bellevue Hospital held its annual Staff Awards Ceremony on Friday at the Oo Park on the compound. The event recognised staff members who play vital roles in Jamaica’s mental health care. Carita...

Published:Saturday | July 26, 2025 | 12:08 AM

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP): Nilma Teles de Freitas, an 80-year-old retired teacher in Brazil who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than a decade ago, says she used to fall over all the time. That changed after she began attending a capoeira...

Published:Saturday | July 26, 2025 | 12:07 AM

Clarendon-based lifestyle brand Coastal Ember Escapes is aiming to redefine what luxury events can look like in rural Jamaica. Founded by Sisonnah Worrell earlier this year, the brand is creating curated experiences that blend nature, wellness, and...

Published:Saturday | July 26, 2025 | 12:07 AMRollesha Laing/Assistant Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor

Although life hasn’t dealt her the best hand, 18-year-old Chelsea Pingue is determined to make every opportunity count. A recipient of the JPS Foundation’s PowerUP STEM Tertiary Scholarship, the DeCarteret College graduate is heading to The...

Published:Friday | July 25, 2025 | 12:09 AM

Anna-Lisa Guthrie turned heads on Reggae Sumfest Festival Night One through a bold, fashion-forward collaboration with Hyundai Jamaica. At the heart of the activation was a one-of-a-kind, Hyundai-inspired outfit designed and modelled by the costume...

Published:Friday | July 25, 2025 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson /Staff Reporter

Coca-Cola is hosting its first-ever Bites and Beats food and music festival on Saturday at the Hope Botanical Gardens in St Andrew. The event, according to Chantellee McDonald, senior brand manager of the Coca-Cola portfolio at Wisynco Group...

Published:Friday | July 25, 2025 | 12:07 AM

When Danielle McCalla became a mother, she didn’t press pause on her ambition; she pressed go. Now, she’s not only raising a child but building a boutique content marketing agency driven by creativity, strategy, and a deep understanding of brand...

Published:Tuesday | July 29, 2025 | 11:31 AM

Something Extra hits rewind on Reggae Sumfest 2025 with the social highlights from Festival Nights One and Two. From bold stage fits to curated patron looks that focused on comfort and function, we have the highlights. Editor's Note: Brandon...

Published:Thursday | July 24, 2025 | 12:09 AM

Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered on Monday at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. The cast and other stars turned out in fantastic fashion for the big night as they walked the blue carpet. Something Extra brings you the style...

Published:Wednesday | July 23, 2025 | 12:10 AM

Wellness entrepreneur and registered nurse Shantae Wilson is on a mission to make self-care feel both luxurious and practical. As CEO and founder of The Fairy Loft Med Spa, she offers Intravenous (IV) therapy, medical aesthetics, and holistic...

Published:Wednesday | July 23, 2025 | 12:10 AM

In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the Campion Dance Society leapt into the spotlight earlier this month with a spectacular staging of its beloved Nexxus production at the Little Theatre. The three-day run began with a special children’s show...

Published:Tuesday | July 22, 2025 | 12:09 AM

Following the high energy of Friday night’s dancehall showcase, Festival Night Two at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex shifted gears into the world of reggae. Patrons came out to embrace the smooth rhythms and nostalgic lyrics that filled...

Published:Tuesday | July 22, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

From the very beginning, Robert McKnight and Marsha Brown were united by a deep spiritual connection and genuine affection. Like a sweet fragrance, their romance gently filled the air, blossoming into a love that would stand the test of time. After...

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