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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...

Published:Tuesday | March 25, 2025 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Much like the moonlight serves as a matchmaker for the stars, family and friends became the ideal matchmakers for Vanessa Nunise and Shaman Sutherland. The duo first met in May 2014 through Shaman’s brother and Vanessa’s friend. Their double date...

Published:Sunday | March 23, 2025 | 10:00 PMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Happiness is having the right handbag, and no one knows this better than Mishka Prendergast. The corporate professional found it inconvenient to carry both a handbag and a laptop bag every day. So, she tapped into her inner designer and created the...

Published:Sunday | March 23, 2025 | 9:47 PMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Having known each other for quite some time, Al-Raheem James and Ashleigh Jacobs always knew that forever would be the cornerstone of their romance. Both high school and college sweethearts, they were separated when Al-Raheem moved for work. But...

Published:Saturday | March 15, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Latoya Williams discovered her love for plants a few years ago, and with gardening being one of the world’s most popular hobbies, she knew she was on to something special. What she didn’t expect was that her journey as a ‘succulent mom’ would...

Published:Thursday | March 13, 2025 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

They say the food you eat can have a profoundly positive impact on your mind and body. And Shaileen Brighton-Ortiz knows all too well about the clear correlation between mental health and nutrition. It is for this reason that the psychologist has...

Published:Tuesday | March 11, 2025 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

They say nothing works out unless you put in the effort. While working out at the University of Technology’s gym, Vanessa Johnson left her phone on the ground. Duken Dawes, unaware, accidentally stepped on it, sparking a conversation that would...

Published:Friday | March 7, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Growing up, designer and brand communication professional Dania Beckford recalled her maternal grandmother embodying fashion when it came to clothes and jewellery. “She would send clothes from abroad for my cousin and I and I remember falling in...

Published:Thursday | March 6, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

When it comes to enticing palates, flavours such as vanilla, butterscotch and coffee have one thing in common – they are a part of an exciting lineup for one of the newest premium brands to hit the local market. Looking to elevate your sipping...

Published:Wednesday | March 5, 2025 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

As an avid basketballer, fitness has always played an active role in Damion Donaldson’s life. But in his eyes, he never really looked the part. So he decided to do something about it. Envisioning a bigger body meant putting in extra work; the...

Published:Tuesday | February 25, 2025 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Hailing from different churches, Seventh-day Adventist pathfinder counsellors Kadejha Wilson and Duronie Colquhoun attended a joint camp initiative at the Maranatha School of the Deaf in Top Hill, St Elizabeth. While supporting the children in...

Published:Wednesday | February 19, 2025 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

As conversations around mental health continue to gain momentum, Jhanille Brooks hopes to make a meaningful contribution with her new book, Metamorphosis. Through it, she aims to provide practical tools to help people navigate the emotional...

Published:Tuesday | February 18, 2025 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Although Garth Thompson and Rushelle Whyte worked at the Accountant General’s Department together, they never interacted. That all changed, however, when a mutual friend introduced them, inviting Rushelle to attend Garth’s party in Gordon Town....

Published:Monday | February 17, 2025 | 10:03 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and couples are cordially invited on February 14 to celebrate Plantation Smokehouse’s fifth anniversary with an exquisite taste of authentic island flavour. Located in Richmond, Priory, in the parish of St Ann,...

Published:Monday | February 17, 2025 | 9:52 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

While watching a game on his phone, Hadian Williamson absentmindedly scrolled through social media. Then, he came across a photo so mesmerising that he had to stop and take a closer look. Without hesitation, he decided to shoot his shot and sent...

Published:Wednesday | February 5, 2025 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Phillip Groves has always been a fan of health and wellness and its unique ability to transform lives. So it came as no surprise when he decided to tap into this niche, making significant contributions that would bring about a positive change....

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