Kristen Lewis’ passion for reading has taken her from the classroom to national acclaim, as she emerged as the 2025 National Reading Competition champion in the 12–14 age group. An avid reader since primary school, Lewis was introduced to the...
Hosting standout events is nothing new for reggae artiste and CEO of The Compound Tom ‘Panic’ Jones. Adding Rhythm Sundays, a live music, art, and fashion showcase, to the rotation, The Compound has teamed up with Ahmeraki Cafe at the Constant...
Kady-Ann Smith and Darien Thomas met 16 years ago at the University of Technology, Jamaica, when a simple group project brought them together. From classmates to friends — and now husband and wife — their journey proves that true love is worth the...
Britany Dukes, a certified personal trainer and founder of BD Active, has long been involved in fitness. She began strength training at home before learning structured gym training after becoming a member of Express Fitness in 2021. Dukes also...
For Lisa-Gaye Shakespeare and William ‘Billy’ Grant III, a playful rivalry between basketball fans unexpectedly turned into a love story that would cross both countries and cultures. They first met in May 2018 at a Miami sports bar during the NBA...
As the annual Book Fairy Festival prepares for its latest staging from July 3 to 5, it promises to be a must-attend event for book lovers across Jamaica. Book Fairy Festival founder and curator Shanique ‘Shanz the Book Fairy’ Sinclair told Living...
When Hurricane Melissa tore through communities in western Jamaica last year, the damage went far beyond collapsed roofs. For the New Forest school community, the aftermath inspired a different kind of response. Rather than remain silent, teachers...
In the high-demand world of leadership and personal success, one of the greatest challenges women face is the weight of expectations from multiple sources. At the fifth annual Woman Ignite Success Summit (WISS), held last Saturday at The Jamaica...
In the high-stakes world of medicine, precision is everything. For Dr Hugh-Lloyd Jones and Dr Jilaine Campbell-Jones, however, it was a simple act of kindness, and a sample of eye drops, that prescribed a lifetime of love. Last December, the couple...
What began as a slow, intentional friendship grew into a love shaped by time, faith and a passion for art for Selena Fisher and Andru-Lee Cassanova. Their relationship began in 2018, when they first crossed paths through church and connected on...
As readers refresh their to-be-read lists, we’re looking back at favourites from local book clubs, along with the books and authors whose new releases they’re anticipating in the new year. Reneé Wallace, co-founder of The Novel Chicks, is...
Some of the most beautiful love stories can begin by accident, like at a party for someone you have never met. For Danielle Reid and Adriel Morgan, their meet-cute took the form of a birthday celebration in December 2022 for a friend of Adriel’s...
The transition into a new year often comes with a heavy dose of goal pressure. The ‘new year, new you’ narrative pushes people to move faster, dream bigger, and overhaul their entire lives by the time the clock strikes midnight. For Pilates...
Dr Jordanne Lauren Levy and Brandon Anderson had crossed paths a few times since childhood, but it wasn’t until the timing was right that they truly connected. It all began with a playful debate over a Boxing Day dinner menu in 2019 at a dinner...
How often can a single date become a significant milestone for a couple? For Jahnell McDonald and Bruce Layne, August 24 has marked at least three major moments in their relationship: the day they officially became a couple, last year’s proposal,...
It all started on a church bus in October 2014, when Dane Wilson and Abbiegale Sealie were just teenagers. Like many church kids, their relationship didn’t begin with romance but with a simple act of kindness that sparked a lasting friendship. Over...
Audrie Allwood, chief executive officer of Fit Farm Fitness Club and president of the Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (JABBFA), made a spectacular return to the international competitive stage after a 25-year retirement,...
Thirteen-year breast cancer thriver Marlene Dawson marked a personal milestone at Jamaica Reach to Recovery’s 5K Pink Run on Sunday, not just as a participant, but as someone celebrating her 56th birthday amidst a cause close to her heart. Dawson,...
Reggae Girl Tiffany Cameron is hailing Jamaican-Canadian supermodel Winnie Harlow’s latest milestone, a children’s book – Simply Winnie – set to be released in June. The professional footballer praised Harlow for her authenticity and impact,...
For over 15 years, Kara-Ann Anderson has headed Petals and Promises Jamaica, shaping unforgettable Caribbean weddings. As lead planner and designer, she works alongside her mother-in-law, Marguerite Anderson, to orchestrate a wide range of weddings...
What began as a childhood friendship in a first-grade classroom has blossomed into a timeless love story. Educator Sherona Forrester and general surgeon Dr O’Rane Thomas first met after quite literally bumping into each other during a Physical...
With faith in Jehovah and a deep love for each other, Mikhail Ranklin and Jolan Laing’s journey to marriage is a true testament to their devotion. Childhood friends through their parents, they were both raised as Jehovah’s Witnesses and often...
For many girls, managing their menstrual cycle can be stressful, especially when financial constraints limit access to products. In some cases, this can even affect their education. To help, Di Flow Fairy has recently donated menstrual products to...
For bookish women, nothing compares to the debates over paperbacks, hardcovers, or digital copies; the late-night plot dissections of our favourite series; and the joy of gathering to share our latest reads. The Novel Chicks, led by Reneé Wallace...
Jamaican designer Rachel Scott is stepping into a new chapter of her career as creative director at Proenza Schouler with undeniable enthusiasm. “I feel truly honoured and beyond excited,” Scott told Living following the announcement of her...
