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Published:Wednesday | February 11, 2026 | 12:09 AM

AP: Doing something romantic for Valentine’s Day does not need to involve a heart-shaped box of chocolates, roses or an atypically expensive dinner, according to relationship experts. In fact, therapists encourage couples craving intimacy and a...

Published:Wednesday | February 11, 2026 | 12:07 AM

Specially invited guests and longtime supporters of Lost In Time (LIT) turned out in full support last Thursday for the festival’s media launch at AC Hotel Kingston. After a year’s hiatus, the much-anticipated festival returns in a revamped two-day...

Published:Tuesday | February 10, 2026 | 12:06 AM

Antoinette Spencer did not expect a simple direct message to change her life, and Gareth Robotham likely did not either. What began as casual conversation soon blossomed into a bond built on listening, understanding, and showing up for each other....

Published:Tuesday | February 10, 2026 | 12:06 AM

A cool night breeze and unmistakable reggae spirit set the tone at Emancipation Park last Friday as patrons gathered for the annual Bob Marley Tribute Concert. The celebration drew a diverse mix of local and international performers, political...

Published:Monday | February 9, 2026 | 12:08 AM

Celebrated American designer Thom Browne’s fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection reveal was this past weekend’s buzziest fashion event up north. On the runway inside the Legion of Honor Museum last Friday in San Francisco, California, were SAINT...

Published:Sunday | February 8, 2026 | 12:10 AM

This story begins with 63-year-old Alexander Lewars, born and raised in Britain to Jamaican immigrant parents. Choosing a path less travelled, he pursued a career as a cabinetmaker rather than following a traditional route. True to his independent...

Published:Sunday | February 8, 2026 | 12:05 AMJanet Silvera - Sunday Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: For years, Jeremiah Knight cooked quietly for colleagues, journalists, diplomats, and friends, using food as a way to open conversations that formal diplomacy often could not. Now, those meals have been gathered into a book that is...

Published:Saturday | February 7, 2026 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

For Afiya Birch-Gentles, confidence starts with the right foundation. Inspired by her reign in pageantry, this self-taught make-up artist has chosen to share her passion with the younger generation through a cause she holds close to her heart:...

Published:Saturday | February 7, 2026 | 12:07 AM

Popular TikTok creator Manawe Simpson, known online as JD, has built a loyal following by sharing authentic moments of fatherhood, family life and everyday realities. Beyond the videos and viral moments, he has also earned recognition for his...

Published:Saturday | February 7, 2026 | 12:07 AM

At a time when many young people struggle to be heard, Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2025 Brithney Clarke is championing literacy as a pathway to voice and leadership through the launch of her ‘Read. Speak. Lead’ initiative, aimed at nurturing...

Published:Saturday | February 7, 2026 | 12:06 AM

The Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited team came through in full throwback for their ‘Dem Time De!’ 10th-anniversary staff party. Last Saturday at Caymanas Golf Club, staff and guests jammed to ‘90s and early 2000s hits, enjoying a night of fun,...

Published:Friday | February 6, 2026 | 12:07 AM

The JMMB Group recently hosted its Men of Legacy: Reason and Lyme event, a relaxed evening designed to create space for honest reasoning, meaningful connection, and overall well-being for men in business. Held in the cool hills of St Andrew, the...

Published:Friday | February 6, 2026 | 12:06 AM

It’s official! TGI Fridays has opened its doors in the Sunshine City, ending months of anticipation for those who watched it come together over the past few months. Ahead of the grand ribbon-cutting, specially invited guests were treated to an...

Published:Friday | February 6, 2026 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson /Staff Reporter

Art is a unique medium for expressing truth and reality, and for Kristina M. Rowe, it came naturally from a young age. By the time she entered school, she was already on the path to a creative career. After earning her bachelor’s degree in fine...

Published:Thursday | February 5, 2026 | 12:07 AM

Embracing the call to ‘Elevate’, women from across the business, faith, and wellness sectors gathered at The Jamaica Pegasus last Saturday for the fifth staging of the Woman Ignite Success Summit (WISS). Hosted by the Woman Ignite Foundation, the...

Published:Wednesday | February 4, 2026 | 12:11 AMRuth-Ann Briscoe/Gleaner Writer

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...

Published:Wednesday | February 4, 2026 | 12:10 AM

A brunch experience with Sagicor Foundation’s 2026 patrons was hosted on Sunday afternoon at Broken Plate, bringing together partners and invited guests ahead of the Sagicor Sigma Run. This year’s patrons, dancehall recording artiste Kemar ‘Ding...

Published:Tuesday | February 3, 2026 | 12:07 AM

After a week of build-up events and buzz surrounding one of the biggest nights in music, the spotlight finally landed where it belonged. The 68th annual Grammy Awards took centre stage on Sunday, transforming the red carpet into a parade of head-to...

Published:Tuesday | February 3, 2026 | 12:05 AMRuth-Ann Briscoe/Gleaner Writer

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...

Published:Monday | February 2, 2026 | 12:06 AM

Under a canopy of the Roaring Twenties, CG United Insurance Limited recently hosted its business partner appreciation mingle, bringing together key brokers and partners for a night of celebration. The Gatsby-themed affair, held at the East Lawn and...

Published:Sunday | February 1, 2026 | 12:44 AM

This house of glass lets you live inside while feeling completely immersed in the outdoors. Its walls of glass create an architecture of transparency, continuously connecting the interior with the beauty of the natural surroundings. It is located...

Published:Sunday | February 1, 2026 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson - Staff Reporter

As students gear up for the second month of the new school semester, one educator has embarked on a new academic journey at Portmore Community College (PCC). Reverend Dr Austin George Alphonso Wright has spent nearly four decades shaping minds...

Published:Saturday | January 31, 2026 | 12:09 AM

The Kingston Club of Soroptimist International Jamaica (SIJK) has named Dr Christine Fray, associate professor at the College of Health Sciences, University of Technology, Jamaica, as the 2025 recipient of the Grace Allen Young Award. The award...

Published:Saturday | January 31, 2026 | 12:08 AM

EU ambassador to Jamaica, Dr Erja Askola, in collaboration with UNICEF Jamaica, hosted a jazz concert featuring acclaimed European saxophonist, composer, and arranger Pekka Pylkkänen, alongside renowned Jamaican pianist and composer Orville Hammond...

Published:Saturday | January 31, 2026 | 12:06 AM

Embodying the mantra that life doesn’t get better by chance but by change, guests kicked off the New Year with positive plans at The 2026 Vision Edit, held at the Catalyst Campus in Summit, New Kingston. Hosted by entrepreneur Kiddist Cowans, the...

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