Just three months ago, Anna-Lisa Guthrie, the multidisciplinary Jamaican artist whose work spans costume and production design and mural art, made a bold statement during a Television Jamaica Weekend Smile interview. “I’d love a Prime Minister’s...
Bringing a little slice of Paris to the shores of Jamaica, friends, family, and well-wishers of Pastry Chef Saleema Barclay gathered last Saturday to mark the opening of her patisserie, Le Macaron Pastries and Desserts. Though the afternoon clouds...
Fern Tree Spa at Half Moon in Rose Hall, St James hosted the launch of Caribbean Front Desk, an innovative health tourism concept by radiologist Dr Duane Chambers. Supported by the Development Bank of Jamaica’s BIGEE programme, the event attracted...
NEW YORK (AP): People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen for more reasons than one. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer. The melanin in darker skin...
The King’s House ballroom provided the ideal setting for the National Chorale of Jamaica’s (NCOJ) Medal of Excellence Awards Ceremony. Under the patronage of Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, the event honoured individuals who have made...
WESTERN BUREAU: Under the warm Caribbean sun and with the sea as their backdrop, registered nurse Jodae Linton and trucker Thomas Lewis exchanged vows. The celebration unfolded on May 10, at The Palms at Rose Hall in Montego Bay, with close...
The lawns of Jamaica House came alive on Saturday evening for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence. From groundbreaking innovators in science and technology to culture-shaping creatives, sporting heroes, and community champions...
It has been quite the whirlwind year of fashion firsts for SAINT International supermodel-in-the-making Dru Campbell. With lightning-quick pace, the young woman who graduated from Edwin Allen High in June last year has won over the powers that be...
Costume and production designer Anna-Lisa 'Annaixe' Guthrie and international model Drucillah 'Dru' Campbell were honoured with the Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture at this year’s ceremony, held on Saturday...
In a digital world driven by aesthetics and algorithms, Charise Simpson has built a presence rooted in advocacy, empathy, and action. At 26, she is a communications and advocacy specialist at the Caribbean Policy Research Institute, but her work...
Turning her love of gifting flowers into a business felt like the most natural next step for Monique Thomas, who has always found joy in expressing love through small, thoughtful gestures. Her venture, Stem...
Personal experiences often lead to deeper reflection and, in some cases, inspire efforts to support others facing similar or even greater challenges. Sara-Jade Kow, regional manager of Miss Universe Jamaica Northeast, is the visionary behind Moms...
NEW YORK (AP): E.l.f. Beauty has acquired Hailey Bieber’s rhode skincare brand in a US$1 billion deal, the companies said. Bieber’s rhode had US$212 million in net sales in the 12 months that ended March 31. The company’s products are only...
The 32nd staging of Reggae Sumfest was officially launched in the Second City of Montego Bay on Wednesday night at the Iberostar Resort, setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable festival. The event came alive with spirited...
Once you are brave enough to say goodbye, life has this beautiful way of rewarding you with the most exciting hello. Melissa Harper had spent over 10 years in the field of marketing and communication. When this nine-to-fiver closed that chapter,...
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and on Sunday evening, it was definitely ‘wine o’clock’. Specially invited guests gathered at the Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Liguanea, clinking glasses and raising a toast to the fabulous occasion...
By day three, Calabash 2025 had settled into its rhythm, with Sunday’s lineup blending soul and spectacle – from a moving tribute to Annie John by Dr Dana Morris Dixon, Beverley East, Kei Miller, and Maxine Walters, to a lively Reasonings with...
There’s no role in life as essential as motherhood. But mothers can’t pour from an empty cup. Kareen Duffus knows all too well about achieving this integral balance. The personal trainer and gym owner shares a few ways moms can incorporate exercise...
If day one of Calabash 2025 made a statement, day two refined it. Saturday’s readings brought the expected literary gravitas – from morning Reasonings with Marlon James and standout open mic moments to the late-night energy of Cala-Clash. But the...
Imagine meeting your soulmate from the same community, but only having your first real interaction while you were away on a trip off the island. That was just the beginning of the beautiful love story between Shannell Bailey and Pierre Henry. In...
At Calabash 2025, the books had spines — but so did the fashion, with opening night showcasing a sharp interplay between literary depth and sartorial flair. The visual language on Friday, the opening night, was as nuanced as the readings...
When Kirk Ivy migrated from Jamaica to the United States, he had big dreams of making it as a successful businessman. Starting in the confectionery department at a local airport, he soon switched to networking. From there, he set his sights on the...
During a routine visit, when the doctor asked Claudene Givans if she was pregnant, she sadly said no. Her dream of becoming a mother had been met with fibroids, three myomectomies, infertility, miscarriage, and a failed round of in vitro...
Growing up, Benito Crosdale was responsible for taking care of his mother’s plants. As he got older, he pursued his degree in engineering, but his love for nature stayed right by his side. Today, ignited by his mother’s passion, Crosdale has...
Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has been named global tourism ambassador for Jamaica. The appointment was announced by Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett at the Jamaica Tourist Board’s 70th Anniversary cocktail event at Devon House on Thursday....
