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Published:Sunday | October 23, 2022 | 12:06 AMDebra Edwards - Assistant Online and Lifestyle Editor

My colleague Stephanie Lyew looked at my outgrown manicure with alarm and said, “What’s going on there?” My retort, with the knowledge that my nails were not in their usual form and in dire need of a new polish was, “I know, I haven’t had the time...

Published:Saturday | October 22, 2022 | 12:05 AMAaliyah Cunningham/Gleaner Writer

With the aim of ‘redefining urban living’, PROVEN Properties Ltd, through its VIA at Braemar in Kingston, is blending chic, modern design with all the elements of nature and providing its clients with not only convenience, comfort and security but...

Published:Friday | October 21, 2022 | 12:11 AM

Heineken kick-started a new series on Wednesday with their Beauty and Wellness Power Lunch. The event featured an intimate conversation with OB-GYN, television presenter and Miss Jamaica World 2006, Dr Sara Lawrence. Held at Nirvana Global, guests...

Published:Friday | October 21, 2022 | 12:07 AM

Fashion designer and stylist Shamara Sahadeo is making a name for herself in the industry as she continues to impress with her ability to capture Caribbean culture and expression in her pieces. Sahadeo’s interest in fashion started when she was 17...

Published:Friday | October 21, 2022 | 12:06 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Chief executive officer of Shoeaholics Limited, Jillan Aimable, is determined to introduce and make the brand which offers custom and ready-made footwear, as well as matching accessories, number one across the entire Caribbean region. The...

Published:Thursday | October 20, 2022 | 12:07 AM

‘Forward’ was the theme of the Sagicor Group Jamaica motivational conference held on Tuesday to inspire the company’s sales staff as they pursue their goals and that of the organisation. The event saw noted motivational speaker Rochelle Cameron...

Published:Wednesday | October 19, 2022 | 12:08 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer - - -

Opinions have been divided regarding lessons learnt in the course of managing the lethal COVID-19 virus; however, health professionals maintain that many countries are better prepared now than they were in 2020. Still, there is no guarantee that...

Published:Wednesday | October 19, 2022 | 12:07 AM

Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange sure knows how to throw a party! On Monday evening, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport held its National Honours and Awards reception at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel to celebrate with the awardees...

Published:Tuesday | October 18, 2022 | 12:09 AM

The 2022 National Honours and Awards ceremony held at King’s House was a stunning display. Celebrating some of Jamaica’s most outstanding, gallant and meritorious nation builders, across various industries and sectors, it saw revered guests and...

Published:Tuesday | October 18, 2022 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

You never know what surprises await at the other end of a vacation. Could it be love? For Karla Soockar, she went from catching a flight on her return to our green shores from The Bahamas in October 2013 to later catching feelings when she met...

Published:Monday | October 17, 2022 | 12:07 AM

Fresh off the heels of The Woman King, British Jamaican actress Lashana Lynch is bringing another project to the world. Lynch notoriously trained to play warrior Izogie, while filming Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, where she plays the iconic...

Published:Sunday | October 16, 2022 | 12:09 AM

The story begins with a young girl who grew up in a dirt-floor house in a depressed section of Grants Pen, Kingston. She knew what it was like to be humiliatingly described as ugly, a dunce, and, not to mention, bear the pangs of hunger. The once-...

Published:Sunday | October 16, 2022 | 12:06 AMNatalie Outar - Gleaner Contributor

Ryan Taylor has been on a relentless quest to create excellence in all areas of his life regardless what comes his way. No stranger to hard work and taking decisive action, he is committed to continuously becoming a better version of himself and...

Published:Saturday | October 15, 2022 | 12:07 AM

The Jamaica National Group has rolled out its annual Power of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign for the fifth year, under the theme, ‘Take the Steps’. The launch event, dubbed the JN Group Power of Pink Pop-Up Session was held last week outside...

Published:Saturday | October 15, 2022 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Josh Andy is a digital creator, travel enthusiast, entrepreneur and fashionista. Between frequent-flyer miles, showcasing jaw-dropping stock, running a business, recording, production and strutting on the world’s runways, there’s an undeniable aura...

Published:Friday | October 14, 2022 | 9:59 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer - -

When we think of natural hairstyles, the afro, corn rows, and Bantu knots always come to mind. Looking back to any era that defined black hair, it was often a symbol of identity and power. Yet to date, many still have not realised the beauty of...

Published:Friday | October 14, 2022 | 12:09 AM

With a themed fashion show, live painting and caricature drawing, and an immersive whisky-tasting experience, Johnnie Walker pulled out all the stops for a night of premium experiences at the second hosting of its Keep Walking session last Saturday...

Published:Thursday | October 13, 2022 | 12:09 AM

The annual Oktoberfest celebration made its return last Friday at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston. The event, which was hosted by the Jamaican German Society in an effort to promote German culture and language locally, had numerous deutsch lagers on...

Published:Wednesday | October 12, 2022 | 12:07 AM

James ‘007’ Bond was reincarnated under ‘velvet’ stars as Couples Negril celebrated 24 years, and its sister property Couples Swept Away stuck to its beachside setting, with the matching theme ‘Ocean Tide Soiree’. The two Negril resorts born during...

Published:Wednesday | October 12, 2022 | 12:07 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

Eating healthily is important for everyone, but when you have had breast cancer you may become even more aware of what you eat and drink. A balanced diet has been shown to have a range of health benefits. However, it is important not to feel...

Published:Tuesday | October 11, 2022 | 12:08 AMJanet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: Investment banker Dr Rasheed Oladipo tried impressing actuary Dana-Marie Dick with his medical doctor status, but she was not easily impressed. Instead, he had to earn her attention through traditional dating. And IT administrator...

Published:Tuesday | October 11, 2022 | 12:11 PM

Trinidad and Tobago-based Shoeaholics opened its 10th store inside Sovereign Centre in Liguanea, Kingston, last Saturday. The outlet is its first location outside of the Eastern Caribbean island and customers were invited to look around, try on...

Published:Monday | October 10, 2022 | 12:07 AM

The sixth staging of the Sterling Gospel Music Awards, under the theme ‘A Diamond Celebration of Gospel Music in Jamaica’, was also a celebration of faith and fashion as the hosts, awardees and their guests put their best foot forward on the red...

Published:Sunday | October 9, 2022 | 12:08 AMLaura Tanna - Gleaner Contributor

What could be more exciting than a bright blue McLaren sports car with California licence plates outside Ritz Paris hotel on Place Vendome where usually the tower created from Napoleon’s captured cannon is the centrepiece? That the McLaren...

Published:Sunday | October 9, 2022 | 12:08 AMBarry Rattray - Gleaner Contributor

Are you living in a world where you feel very protected, extremely happy and healthy, fully appreciated, and so very satisfied with life? There is a fruited place blessed with a spring, hiking trails, and farmland in Johns Town, St Thomas. A quiet...

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