The Federal Republic of Nigeria celebrated its 63rd anniversary of independence on Saturday at Millsborough Close in St Andrew. It was truly an international affair as several members of the diplomatic corps, local and overseas dignitaries, and...
LONDON (AP): David Beckham delves back into the hateful treatment he received following his infamous 1998 World Cup red card – and its impact on him – in a new Netflix documentary series pegged to the 10th anniversary of his retirement. “This...
Luxury fashion houses showed off next year’s Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collections at Paris Fashion Week and SAINT International models were in the thick of things. Something Extra spotlights Jamaican supermodel Tami Williams and African stars...
As special agents of soca, the assignment this past weekend was straightforward: head to Sabina Park in Kingston on Saturday night and indulge in a full 12 hours of non-stop dancing at the Soca+ Festival. If one managed to dance until sunrise,...
Tru-Sha Dixon and Ronaldo Russell first crossed paths when they were about 10 or 11 years old, meeting in the youth group at Barbican Baptist Church. At first, Tru-Sha didn’t think much of these initial encounters and viewed it as a possible...
The Realtors Association of Jamaica celebrated veterans and newcomers at its annual President’s Ball and Awards Ceremony. Held last Thursday at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, the real estate professionals put on an incredible showing in...
Avatar, the highest earning movie in cinema history, surprisingly inspired this human habitat situated on West End Road, near the lighthouse in Negril. The film’s plot takes into consideration the consequence of environmentalism, helping to create...
Paris Fashion Week is aglow with SAINT International supermodels Tami Williams and Tomiwa. The French fashion capital, the last stop of the whirlwind month-long preview of designer looks for the Spring/Summer 2024 collections that kicked off in The...
Breast cancer changes you. For some, receiving the news alone can have devastating and crippling effects. But, in the case of individuals like Terry-Ann Chippy, facing the battle head-on activated an inner warrior, creating a healing space, one...
Published:Saturday | September 30, 2023 | 12:07 AM
The Governor General’s Medal of Honour Presentation Ceremony and Reception, held on Thursday, at King’s House, acknowledged the remarkable dedication and commitment of individuals who have devoted their lives to national development. The medals...
Despite her decade-long career in marketing, Lackesha Pitter has always been curious about her creative side. After undergoing surgery in 2018, she decided to purchase a candle-making kit to occupy herself during the eight-week recovery period....
There were showers of blessings just hours before the official launch of the Grace Tropical Rhythm Port Royal Seafood Festival. But that didn’t deter specially invited guests from making their way to Grand Hotel Excelsior on Wednesday night. Since...
In 2020, Camargo Kerr made her debut in the world of style, aiming to blend her distinctive walk with the realm of exceptional fashion. Since then, this passionate style enthusiast has established herself as a celebrated thrifter and upcycler,...
Published:Thursday | September 28, 2023 | 12:07 AM
SAINT International stars Tami Williams and Brit Knight are holding court with trendsetting American and Italian brands which summoned the Jamaican beauties to be the faces for their fall and spring collections. Fresh from her New York Fashion...
Unresolved wounds and depression have led individuals from various backgrounds, including social media influencers, entertainers, adults and even children, to tragically end their lives due to the overwhelming challenges and pressures they face....
Published:Wednesday | September 27, 2023 | 12:06 AM
Whether on the runway or a platform, no honour was spared for these multihyphenates of Jamaican descent. From Los Angeles and Washington, DC, in the United States to the Italian city of Milan , Kerry Washington, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Naomi Campbell...
No one or nothing else mattered for Andre Williams and Jheanelle Cameron when they first met. They describe their first encounter as fireworks. They did not want the moment to end as they felt a connection with each other that they had never felt...
Though not a Renaissance Tour affair, attendees of the Heineken Silver media launch last Thursday got the silver memo as they supported the latest addition to the Heineken family. Held on Harbour Street in downtown, Kingston, influencers, beer...
At Massy Distribution (Jamaica) Limited, Mervelyn Harvey-Doughorty holds the title of assistant vice-president and head of human resources, but to her staff, she is affectionately known only as Aunty Merve. Described as the “ultimate people-person...
Humankind has been fixated with living close to the sky. If it’s not a home built high in the mountains, the penthouse of a skyscraper, or the plan by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, to...
NEW YORK (AP): As the first black model to grace the cover of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, a muse to Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali and a film star, Donyale Luna’s life story was ready made for Hollywood. So how did the statuesque beauty who broke...
In the world of financial services, where evolution is constant and foresight is paramount, Kenroy Kerr’s rise to the role of interim chief executive officer at Dolla Financial Services has captured interest around the man and the role he now...
Published:Saturday | September 23, 2023 | 12:06 AM
In a moving display, filled with literary art, the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) unveiled the Jamaica Poetry Archive at 10A West King’s House Road in St Andrew, on Thursday night. Dubbed ‘Strictly Poetry’, the event saw poets, educators,...
As a young child, Justine Harrison would go to plant shows with her mother and aunt. During those trips, she and her sister found themselves stuck with the onerous task of carrying around all purchased items. Reflecting on this memory as an adult,...
