Personal experiences often lead to deeper reflection and, in some cases, inspire efforts to support others facing similar or even greater challenges. Sara-Jade Kow, regional manager of Miss Universe Jamaica Northeast, is the visionary behind Moms...
NEW YORK (AP): E.l.f. Beauty has acquired Hailey Bieber’s rhode skincare brand in a US$1 billion deal, the companies said. Bieber’s rhode had US$212 million in net sales in the 12 months that ended March 31. The company’s products are only...
The 32nd staging of Reggae Sumfest was officially launched in the Second City of Montego Bay on Wednesday night at the Iberostar Resort, setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable festival. The event came alive with spirited...
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,...
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and on Sunday evening, it was definitely ‘wine o’clock’. Specially invited guests gathered at the Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Liguanea, clinking glasses and raising a toast to the fabulous occasion...
By day three, Calabash 2025 had settled into its rhythm, with Sunday’s lineup blending soul and spectacle – from a moving tribute to Annie John by Dr Dana Morris Dixon, Beverley East, Kei Miller, and Maxine Walters, to a lively Reasonings with...
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...
If day one of Calabash 2025 made a statement, day two refined it. Saturday’s readings brought the expected literary gravitas – from morning Reasonings with Marlon James and standout open mic moments to the late-night energy of Cala-Clash. But the...
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...
At Calabash 2025, the books had spines — but so did the fashion, with opening night showcasing a sharp interplay between literary depth and sartorial flair. The visual language on Friday, the opening night, was as nuanced as the readings...
When Kirk Ivy migrated from Jamaica to the United States, he had big dreams of making it as a successful businessman. Starting in the confectionery department at a local airport, he soon switched to networking. From there, he set his sights on the...
During a routine visit, when the doctor asked Claudene Givans if she was pregnant, she sadly said no. Her dream of becoming a mother had been met with fibroids, three myomectomies, infertility, miscarriage, and a failed round of in vitro...
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...
Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has been named global tourism ambassador for Jamaica. The appointment was announced by Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett at the Jamaica Tourist Board’s 70th Anniversary cocktail event at Devon House on Thursday....
Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now, as summer approaches, add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season, and it’s clear that travellers could use some help calming frazzled nerves. Travel pros say...
From Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25, the idyllic community of Treasure Beach in St Elizabeth will be teeming with patrons, producers and participants as the 2025 iteration of the Calabash Literary Festival unfolds at Calabash Bay, under the theme...
Much of the cinema world has descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza holds its 78th edition. Monday brought a pair of surprises thanks to Spike Lee’s latest film, Highest 2 Lowest: an honorary Palme d’Or for Denzel...
The GK General Insurance (GKGI) Staff Awards, held at The Summit on Saturday night, was the perfect end to GraceKennedy Group’s Employee Appreciation Week. An unforgettable, Hollywood-themed evening filled with glitz and glamour saw team members...
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...
On Saturday, Couples Sans Souci in St Ann came alive with the For the Children charity event, hosted by the Issa Trust Foundation. With performances from reggae and dancehall superstar Shaggy and soulful songbird Lila Iké, the star-studded affair...
As life unfolds in unexpected ways, it’s a rare gift to find someone who stands beside you through every twist and turn. For Dee-Andre Gooden, a high school educator, and Jameika McKenzie, a business development clerk, love wasn’t just about grand...
Disney announced what audiences can expect in the company’s future at the 2025 Disney Upfront presentation at the North Javits Center last Tuesday in New York. Attendees included Jamaican-American Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, her...
Globetrotting Jamaican hairstylist Jawara Wauchope is not one to skimp on dramatic tresses or opportunity. Two days before the black fashion-focused spectacle that was The Met Gala in New York City, the savvy creative delivered his own valentine to...
There is something profoundly uplifting and reassuring about a celebration honouring selflessness, sacrifice, and silent courage. That’s exactly what Ava-Gay Blair-Black envisioned when she created the Mother Of The Year competition, which is now...
