On Easter Monday, soca junkies arrived at The University of the West Indies Bowl to enter the silver-toned world of I Love Soca. Complimentary reflective cups in one hand and the handle of alcohol-packed coolers in the other, they danced the night...
The shores of Puerto Seco Beach Club in Ocho Rios were transformed into a playground of style and celebration for the anticipated Campari-sponsored Festival of Floats (FOF) over the Easter weekend. Patrons adorned in chic beach attire gathered to...
As the pulsating rhythms of soca music fill the air, the Carnival in Jamaica season ignites a spirit of celebration. Amid the excitement, it’s easy to get caught up in the fast-paced festivities, but it’s important to balance having a good time...
Carnival in Jamaica is officially four days away and revellers are already lining up by the numbers to make memories. While you’re busy feting and enjoying the soca beats, it’s important not to neglect your wellness. Today, Dr Mario Guthrie shares...
The much-anticipated Vacae Weekend kicked off with a bang, featuring seven exciting events, including The Lawn and Strictly 2K. The Lawn, sponsored by Smirnoff and Rum Stripe, embraced a ‘Sunshine...
Love has this incredible way of coming to the rescue during the most unforeseen circumstances. Nicole Porter first saw Rickcardo Mitchell at her grandmother’s funeral three years ago, where they only exchanged pleasantries. Fast forward to last...
The dazzling Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) Honour Awards gala unfolded last Wednesday at The Jamaica Pegasus gardens in New Kingston, with an array of fashionably dressed celebrities and their equally stylish guests. The annual red-...
The April 7 Road March fast approaches. Enter Dr Kimberley Johnson, chief executive officer and medical director of Skyn By Dr Kym, with three simple tips for your best carnival 'skyn'. 1. Hydrate inside and out a. Drink plenty of water in the...
Kandi King is a force to be reckoned with in the vibrant world of Caribbean carnival. More than just a businesswoman, King has proven herself to be a passionate entrepreneur who has transformed her love for carnival into a thriving business,...
Growing up in an Asian household, Fanny Chan was always surrounded by plants. But she was a far way from having a natural green thumb. Through trials and errors, patience and determination, Chan was able to lean on those learning experiences and...
Transforming the lush lawns of The Ruins, at The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, for an evening primed for celebration, Appleton Estate on Wednesday, launched the return of the famed Jamaica Rum Festival at a venue full of industry...
The JMMB Fairview team recently hosted an exclusive ‘Paint, Sip, Cheers’ event catered to female beauty and wellness professionals in the west. Held at Hotel Grand A View in Montego Bay, the event aimed to foster a laid-back ambiance where...
With the grand staging of Carnival in Jamaica less than two weeks away, socaphiles are gearing up for a tour which promises to whet ‘wining’ appetites and have everyone begging for more. If you’re looking to get in some last-minute cardio and learn...
The Esirom Foundation went all out for this year’s staging of Earth Hour Ja, staying committed to its mandate of environmental sustainability. Held at Palm Drive, Hope Gardens last Saturday, patrons embraced a relaxed dress code, maintaining the...
Celebrating a decade of successful stagings, the Esirom Foundation set the Hope Gardens ablaze with Earth Hour Ja 2024. Keeping true to their environmentally sustainable mandate, the event boasted free water and was powered entirely by generators....
Dubbing themselves “college sweethearts at its finest”, the love story of Abbigayle Rambaran and David Williams all began seven years ago with an ‘eye’ emoji. Like most modern-day romances, the pair first became acquainted through a text when...
An enchanting evening of patisserie meets gallery got under way on Saturday at the first-ever staging of A Taste of Art: The Exhibition. Orchestrated by Sugabuzz Desserts in association with Sweet Greetings, the exclusive black-tie event, held at...
Elizabeth Jones has spent close to a decade working in English-Spanish language education in destinations like Colombia and Spain. Now that she has crossed over to corporate, the former teacher wanted to pay homage to her passion, bringing her life...
When Lisa Evers, a two-time EMMY Award winner and FOX5 TV news reporter/host of Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers, focuses the cameras on a story, one can be sure that it will definitely be well worth the time to watch. A few years ago, Evers...
A dream house comes into being by designing, building, and furnishing habitable spaces, with landscaping being a bonus. But, in reality, while all these components are determining factors in its creation, the dream house only becomes possible and...
For decades, the hair of Africans and their descendants has been a hotly debated topic. By the late ‘60s, this discussion reached new levels globally, particularly in the United States. The civil rights movement saw black people — specifically...
Scores of curious fans of dancehall artiste Valiant arrived at Tacbar on Wednesday for Valiant Unplugged, a stripped-down live music show that would see the rising star performing his catalogue, acoustic-style, accompanied by the four-piece band...
Hot on the heels of a fantastic run at the recently wrapped fall/winter 2024 designer collection runways in Europe, SAINT International’s star Naki Depass is the current advertising campaign face for American-Persian fashion designer Amir Taghi’s...
Amidst joyous fanfare, Kingston entrepreneur Dollis Campbell marked her 60th birthday with a three-day extravaganza. Festivities kicked off with an intimate dinner at The Jamaica Pegasus’ Talk of the Town restaurant. Day two saw the transformation...
