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Published:Sunday | July 21, 2024 | 12:07 AM

Appearances can be deceiving, for things are not always what they seem. Take this delightful home on the south coast, for example. Its frontage at street level has judiciously plotted with the physical features of the surrounding hillside, giving...

Published:Thursday | July 25, 2024 | 7:42 PM

Ahead of the Paris Olympic Games, the French Embassy on Hilcrest Avenue called together friends, delegates and Francophiles in all forms for a local celebration of Bastille Day. The 235-year-old tradition commemorates the start of the French...

Published:Sunday | July 21, 2024 | 12:06 AMShanel Lemmie - Staff Reporter

With each new body of work, Tribe Nine Studios founder and creative director, Troy-Oraine Williamson, aims to push the boundaries of clothing. With his latest drop, the St Albans Collection, he paid homage to the last institution he attended as a...

Published:Saturday | July 20, 2024 | 12:09 AM

Despite heavy showers, the Jamaica Rum Festival saw patrons roll out in style for a day of rum and fun. As part of the Reggae Sumfest week of activities, the Rumfest Blitz also catered to music lovers who were treated to New Wave’s musical showcase...

Published:Saturday | July 20, 2024 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Jason Jackson has always had a knack for being one with nature, having grown up watching his mother care for plants. But, it wasn’t until he moved to Kingston that the garden life truly chose him. One particular succulent ignited his green thumb,...

Published:Friday | July 19, 2024 | 12:08 AMKwela Cole/Gleaner Writer

The festive season came early once again with the highly anticipated tenth staging of the annual Christmas in July Trade Show. The exhibition, curated by the Tourism Linkages Network, a division of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, every year sees...

Published:Friday | July 19, 2024 | 12:06 AM

Proving that lightning can strike the same place twice, Tribe Nine Studios launched their latest collection on Wednesday night to rave reviews. Inspired by his earliest memory at the last school he attended in Jamaica, founder and creative director...

Published:Thursday | July 18, 2024 | 12:06 AM

Organisers promised the perfect blend of music and fashion at this year’s premium Appleton Estate All White event at Reggae Sumfest, and by all indications, they delivered spectacularly. Patrons adorned in their best all-white attire enjoyed...

Published:Wednesday | July 17, 2024 | 12:07 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

Converging at St Andrew on Saturday, Kurt Dunn, CEO of Body by Kurt, gathered his most physically impressive friends and collaborators for another edition of FitFest. Showcasing fitness with a fun twist, the highlight of the evening was the SamRock...

Published:Wednesday | July 17, 2024 | 12:05 AM

The JCDC Festival Song Competition Finals last Saturday featured a nail-biting finish at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium, Jamaica College. The 10 finalists performed their songs one last time, anxiously awaiting the grand announcement. Kimiela ‘...

Published:Tuesday | July 16, 2024 | 12:06 AM

To support the education of the nation’s children, the Valda Hope Foundation hosted the fourth staging of its Hands for Hope charity auction on Saturday at the S Hotel Kingston. Attendees enjoyed an evening filled with non-stop fun, live music, and...

Published:Tuesday | July 16, 2024 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

They say sometimes you have to get off track to find a better one. Samantha Manahan and Colin Lennon first met in 2003 at Rousseau Primary School, where they were both active members of the track and field team. After moving on to different high...

Published:Monday | July 15, 2024 | 12:05 AM

Socialites received their passports for the launch of an exclusive, members-only niterie. From there, the uber chic passengers made their way to the ‘airport’ on Mountain View Avenue in Kingston last Friday for The Mile High Club’s Destinations....

Published:Sunday | July 14, 2024 | 5:15 AMKrysta Anderson - Staff Reporter

It was Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud who stated that it is best to,“Do as much as possible for the patient and as little as possible to the patient.” Putting this comprehensive concept into medical practice, Dr O’Rane Thomas, a consultant...

Published:Sunday | July 14, 2024 | 12:06 AMBarry Rattray - Contributor

Oh my God! This dream haven, by any known measure of evaluation, is beyond the extraordinary! A house of healing, where the presence of the Holy Spirit, therapeutic architecture, and the unwavering, divine faith of its owner and what she brings to...

Published:Saturday | July 13, 2024 | 12:07 AM

The 2024 ESPY Awards unfolded at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday night with host Serena Williams leading the way. Celebrities and awardees were out in their numbers to honour the athletes of the year. Here are a few highlights.

Published:Friday | July 12, 2024 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

La-Shawn McKay has always been a world traveller, flying with his mother to see his father who worked in Cuba from as early as six months old. To date, he has visited 14 countries and counting. So, it came as no surprise that, when the opportunity...

Published:Friday | July 12, 2024 | 9:57 AM

Monster Milk and Palace Amusement united on Wednesday for an exclusive premiere event for Despicable Me 4 held at Carib 5. Brought to the audience by the Seprod Group, it featured an exciting guest list off the screen. The patrons included Asafa...

Published:Thursday | July 11, 2024 | 12:07 AM

Heston Hutton opened the doors to his dream — Ahmeraki Cafe — on Monday at the Constant Spring Golf Club in St Andrew. Present to share in this milestone achievement were not only his family members, but also well-wishers who toasted to the success...

Published:Wednesday | July 10, 2024 | 8:37 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter - -

The condition and definition presented by others at the Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association competition over a week ago were no match for Shaun Smith’s cutting-edge performance. Ripped to bodybuilding perfection on the main stage,...

Published:Wednesday | July 10, 2024 | 8:35 AM

On June 30th, Murray’s Farm in Clarendon hosted Appleton Estate’s Chillin’ on the Farm, a delightful event that brought people together for a day of relaxation and fun. Attendees enjoyed the serene setting, music, and farm-fresh cuisine, making for...

Published:Tuesday | July 9, 2024 | 12:07 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

When Vincent Moss saw Trishana Russell’s face on his Instagram feed in 2016, he knew immediately that he had to do everything to get her attention. “I saw her profile on Instagram, and I thought to myself, ‘This is the most beautiful girl I’ve...

Published:Tuesday | July 9, 2024 | 12:07 AM

Edward O’Sullivan Lee Junior, also known as ‘Striker Jr’ or ‘Little Striker’ and son of legendary producer Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee, took charge during the soft launch of the Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio in Duhaney Park last Monday. His vision...

Published:Monday | July 8, 2024 | 12:06 AM

From our treasure trove of imagery, we landed on the second instalment of the National Commercial Bank’s three-part brunch series honouring fathers. This event, held on June 22 at Murray’s Fish and Jerk Hut in Toll Gate, Clarendon, was a delightful...

Published:Sunday | July 7, 2024 | 12:08 AMKwela Cole - Sunday Gleaner Writer

In the world of luxury Caribbean-made products, the boutique Locale is at its glittering centre. C0-curated by creative entrepreneur Kerry-Ann Clarke, it can be found on the outskirts of New Kingston in the iconic Pink Building, holding beyond its...

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