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Stories by Krysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Published:Thursday | June 19, 2025 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It is said that nothing is cooler than a comeback, and Zesti embodied that with its recent relaunch at the GraceKennedy headquarters at Harbour Street in downtown Kingston. The relaunched Grace Zesti features four flavours: strawberry melon,...

Published:Sunday | June 15, 2025 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Echoing lessons throughout generations, it is said that a father’s love is forever imprinted in a child’s heart. These unsung heroes provide undeniable value for their families, communities and the nation at large. So to celebrate Father’s Day, we...

Published:Thursday | June 12, 2025 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

On Sunday, the Clubhouse Brewery came to life as the National Commercial Bank celebrated dedicated and devoted fathers with an event called Bonding over Brew. The mission was to connect and toast to the legacy of family, community and nation-...

Published:Wednesday | June 11, 2025 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It is said that every accomplishment starts with a decision to try. And, Orandy Smith is living proof that you can be just one step away from becoming the best version of yourself. Doing the wellness walk on his own is inspiring enough, but this...

Published:Tuesday | June 10, 2025 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Nateessia Braham saw Kenrick Morgan for the first time during Sunday school at the Elim Open Bible Church. And, although she found him to be annoying at first, a friendship formed and flourished between them. The pair developed a bond so beautiful...

Published:Thursday | June 5, 2025 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

When Laqueata Donaldson first heard about the Fast Food: Mukbang theme for this year’s SweetArt Bake Expo at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, she was both excited and delighted to take on the tasty challenge of creating a cake that mimicked real food....

Published:Friday | May 30, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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,...

Published:Thursday | May 29, 2025 | 12:11 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

There’s something undeniably joyful about a good glass of wine and on Sunday, specially invited guests gathered at Ashley Furniture Homestore to celebrate those sipping joys at the Art of Wine and Design event. Basking in the classic, modern chic,...

Published:Wednesday | May 28, 2025 | 10:33 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Tuesday | May 27, 2025 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Saturday | May 24, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Wednesday | May 21, 2025 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Academy Award-winning film producer, Melissa Berton, said it best when she proclaimed, “A period should end a sentence, not a girl’s education”. With so many girls and women alike being impacted by period poverty, HerFlow Foundation has doubled its...

Published:Thursday | May 15, 2025 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or in the case of Rochelle Makyn, make cake. After a disappointing experience with an order, the dessert enthusiast turned that frustration into curiosity and decided to be the change she needed to see in...

Published:Tuesday | May 13, 2025 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Joelle Notice had just moved from Mandeville to Kingston and was settling into her new church when she first met Richard Barnett, an active member. Her father was the new pastor, and the duo became friends through the children’s arm of the ministry...

Published:Thursday | May 1, 2025 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

There’s a fine line between cake and art, and for many, that line has already blurred. From intricate techniques to bold creativity, skilled bakers transform sugar, spice, and everything nice into edible masterpieces bursting with flavour. On May 3...

Published:Wednesday | April 30, 2025 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Since chippin’ in the blazing sun and ‘whining’ in the rain at the recent Carnival in Jamaica Road March, many are already feeling a serious case of carnival tabanca. For others, like marketing consultant Denille Bahadosingh, the sweet memories of...

Published:Wednesday | April 23, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

A few years ago, Dr Monique Brown found herself at a pivotal crossroads. This once superactive athlete traded in her sportswear for scrubs. But with illnesses knocking at her door, she decided to shift her mindset, balance her nutrition, make...

Published:Thursday | April 17, 2025 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

The distinct aroma from stout and spices filling the air brings back nostalgic notes of a mid-year Christmas dream for Yanikie Tucker. But her reality reflected a different time, one which honours the tradition of her grandmother and inspired this...

Published:Wednesday | April 16, 2025 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

The countdown has officially begun for what promises to be the sweetest soca season yet. And those who have signed up to play mas for Carnival Sunday are probably up to speed with agility and stamina. To celebrate the grand occasion next weekend,...

Published:Tuesday | April 15, 2025 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

For Gavin Palmer and Kaye Ricketts, love began by the sea. The two first met during a presentation at Beaches Negril in 2019. What started as a simple introduction would go on to stir waves neither of them saw coming – carrying them all the way to...

Published:Tuesday | April 8, 2025 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It’s often said that alone, we can do so little – but together, we can do so much. For Amanda Fisher and Kevin Chung, this couldn’t have been more true. What started as a study group during real estate school quickly turned into something deeper –...

Published:Saturday | April 5, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Not all who wander are lost. In fact, some make profound self-discoveries along the way. Taking her first trip as a teenager, Shanoy Harris Coombs has since been to 35 countries, listing South Africa, Bali in Indonesia, Jordan, Switzerland, Serbia...

Published:Tuesday | April 1, 2025 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

When Lamona West and Gregory Minto first met on Facebook, they had no idea they had already been socialising in the same circle years prior. In a twist of fate, while visiting Lamona’s community, Gregory told her family he would marry her someday...

Published:Saturday | March 29, 2025 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Representing elegance and refinement, orchids grow proudly as a positive reminder to always look for the bright and beautiful things in life. Last weekend, the Jamaica Orchid Society (JOS) hosted its annual expo on the grounds of the Jamaica...

Published:Thursday | March 27, 2025 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It’s a timeless tradition for one man to calculate, formulate and serve spirited sensations from behind a counter. These days, even women have come to the fore, blending the way many view and experience this beautiful artform. For the recent...

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