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Published:Thursday | January 6, 2022 | 12:10 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

The book that was 2021 has ended, but some of the eventful stories making up the chapters are forever etched in our minds. It was a challenging year punctuated by tear-jerking losses, but it also saw several wins ­– oh yes, and weddings! Stories of...

Published:Thursday | January 6, 2022 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

COVID-19 restrictions might have put a damper on the entertainment arena, but when it came to matters of the heart, couples were up in the aisles saying I do. And who could blame them? The virus had this uncanny way of drawing lovers even closer...

Published:Thursday | January 6, 2022 | 12:07 AM

Last year was one of lockdowns and pandemic mayhem. But it also brought beautiful blessings into the world. These babies were born in 2021. Twinning with Saint Leo and Thunder Bolt The fastest man alive, Usain Bolt, and his partner, Kasi...

Published:Wednesday | January 5, 2022 | 12:08 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

In the middle of a divorce, illness and unemployment, Kadian Snow was often left to wonder how she would afford basic necessities. During this time, she recognised that conversations became awkward when it led to menstruation and her struggles with...

Published:Tuesday | January 4, 2022 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson Staff Reporter

To have and to hold … till death do us part. For centuries, couples have been exchanging vows in holy matrimony, with the promise to love, cherish, honour, and be there for each other forever. Island Wedding has prided itself on sharing the...

Published:Monday | January 3, 2022 | 12:08 AM

Two colours tied for Pantone Colour of the Year 2021 —utimate gray and illuminating — ushering a year in fashion that, like the colours, displayed strength and positivity. While the pandemic continued to rage, cancelling and transforming events and...

Published:Sunday | January 2, 2022 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson - Staff Reporter

The name Sekou Clarke conjures exciting memories of talent, determination, inspiration and dominance. Son of Calabar coach Michael Clarke, the former sprinter championed his way into the spotlight, making an indelible mark on the sports scene. So...

Published:Sunday | January 2, 2022 | 12:09 AM

We welcome 2022 in the unceasing spirit of adventure as we continue to exhaustively explore and uncover the unknown, outstanding and surprising residential architecture throughout the land, bringing it to national and international attention so as...

Published:Saturday | January 1, 2022 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Visiting 12 countries in 12 months is the new goal for entrepreneur Andre Whittaker. Known as the Witty Traveller, he told The Gleaner that he developed his love for exploring other territories from his parents. Lovers of a good road trip, he was...

Published:Friday | December 31, 2021 | 12:11 AM

The location was the Talk of the Town at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel; the occasion was a cocktail reception honouring and celebrating Prudence Simpson, the hotel’s director of sales who is retiring after years of sterling service. Hosted by veteran...

Published:Friday | December 31, 2021 | 12:09 AMKellie-Anne Brown Campbell/Contributor

The year 2021 was a challenging one as we tried to navigate the new norm of having to “live with COVID-19”. Continued school closures, upticks in COVID-19 cases, increase in hospitalisations and death, and not to mention financial challenges....

Published:Friday | December 31, 2021 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

“I am going to hike 19 kilometres; let’s see if there’s anybody else crazy enough to come along.” This was the idea O’Dain Donegan transformed into an official initiative for the new year. The free journey, dubbed ‘Catch 22: Not Your Typical New...

Published:Thursday | December 30, 2021 | 12:06 AM

Closing the curtain on a spectacular year, the Sagicor Life Corporate Circle branch celebrated in fine style recently at an awards function, held at the Spanish Court Hotel poolside, to commemorate the team’s outstanding performance. The glistening...

Published:Wednesday | December 29, 2021 | 12:08 AM

The saying goes, “A Sunday well spent brings a week of content”. That was the case recently at Broken Plate as Heineken hosted a sponsored brunch. Great food, bright smiles and energetic conversations filled the Barbican establishment, as guests in...

Published:Tuesday | December 28, 2021 | 12:08 AMSade Gardner/Staff Reporter

Circa 2017. Dane Robinson is scrambling around in search of his wallet to the wary stares of his date, Kareen Farquharson. “I left my wallet,” he shares upon the realisation that he has accidentally left it, hurrying to the lunch date. Kareen and...

Published:Tuesday | December 28, 2021 | 12:05 AM

Sagicor Group Jamaica hosted its inaugural Community Heroes Awards Ceremony last Tuesday to recognise, celebrate and honour 50 awardees. The intimate affair was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, where awardees were presented with customised...

Published:Monday | December 27, 2021 | 12:09 AM

Mellisa Bailey is our December 27 cover star. The sales manager at MINI Jamaica stands out with her cool, sexy and sporty style, which she incorporates into her day-to-day looks as she aims to dress for success. Bailey’s style is true-to-self, and...

Published:Monday | December 27, 2021 | 12:09 AM

With Christmas, comes pictures of families posing in matching pajamas. The festive, cute and comfy trend brings loved ones together through fashion, and has become a holiday social media picture must. Here’s a round-up of Jamaican families...

Published:Sunday | December 26, 2021 | 12:11 AMSade Gardner - Staff Reporter

“Man, I don’t know how you make it without God, seriously,” a beaming Pastor Sara Cowan-Conner told The Sunday Gleaner. She was talking about her dad, esteemed producer and musician Tommy Cowan, beating physical illness twice in the ‘90s and giving...

Published:Sunday | December 26, 2021 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson - Staff Reporter

The more things change, the more they stay the same. That was the sentiment behind Post-Colonial Paraphernalia – the engaging and riveting art exhibit by Greg Bailey commenting on Jamaica’s sociopolitical climate. The Trelawny native chose this...

Published:Sunday | December 26, 2021 | 12:09 AM

We are privileged to be gifted with such glorious weather during this festive season. We are able to partake of and comfortably enjoy warm weather as opposed to our friends in other climes who are forced to experience harsh, cold climatic...

Published:Saturday | December 25, 2021 | 11:12 AM

LONDON (AP): In her Christmas Day message, Queen Elizabeth II shared the pain she felt after the death of her husband as she encouraged people everywhere to celebrate with friends and family, despite the grief caused by a pandemic now stretching...

Published:Friday | December 24, 2021 | 12:14 AM

Gaming lounge, Acropolis, heralded the holiday in style last Tuesday with a scaled-down annual Christmas party. The red-themed event, dubbed Casino Rogue, saw guests put their best foot forward for the chance to score the title of Best Dressed, as...

Published:Friday | December 24, 2021 | 12:10 AMDebra Edwards/Assistant Online and Lifestyle Editor

Like Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas, the ugly Christmas sweater has become synonymous with the festive season. From office parties to family gatherings, or simply as an expression of one’s fashion sense, ugly sweaters are a fun, stylish,...

Published:Friday | December 24, 2021 | 12:08 AM

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica is encouraging Jamaicans to consider healthier substitutes for food ingredients and reduce caloric intake during this Yuletide season, to minimise the potential of developing lifestyle illnesses in the new year. The...

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