The 2023 Calabash International Literary Festival moved ‘for word’ on Friday night, treating guests to powerful discussions, perspectives and performances and a diverse local market. Book bags were slung over shoulders and conversations echoed...
Identical twins Tia and Tika Rutherford remember going up against each other in the Making a Start modelling competition in high school. “Tia came third and I was fourth,” Tika recalled with a laugh as she spoke with The Sunday Gleaner. Now...
A stellar product of Jamaica, Natalie Bennett was very excited to be back home on Jamaican soil. She was even more excited about the occasion – inspiring over 200 young girls in her home country. Having made her mark internationally in the United...
When this column exposed earlier the dream house (with swimming pool) built literally from actual dirt, many readers were flabbergasted at its very concept and existence! How could that be possible they pondered. That house, had utilised sun-dried...
Patrons gathered in downtown Kingston last Saturday night to witness Echo One Sound take the Magnum All Star Sound Clash title and $1 million cash prize. Bright lights dazzled on the Waterfront as onstage the Clarendon-based victor and 5 Star...
When adventurer Travis Rhooms began receiving requests to share his location, he decided to share his passion for travel with others in the most unique of ways — through a travel app dubbed Island Destinations. “Island Destinations is a new local...
WESTERN BUREAU: The S Hotel is big on showcasing the richness of the Jamaican culture. From Jamaica’s first Prime Minister Sir Alexander Bustamante to cultural icon Louise Bennett-Coverley, juxtaposed by an S90 motorcycle hugging a contemporary...
Hearing that you don’t have to be a size two to be beautiful is one thing. But seeing that concept rocking the runway in confident fashion is truly a sight to behold. Leah Carruthers is the pure embodiment of tropical style, serving one fabulous...
Flow, in partnership with international technology company Avaya, hosted an Executive Club in Jamaica last Friday at the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience in St Elizabeth. The event welcomed experts who shared their knowledge and were...
Rum Stripe by Red Stripe was launched at Club Mecca, with an unforgettable evening of great music, delicious food and cans of the brand’s two new mixed drinks. The Jamaican white rum mixed beverage comes in cranberry and pineapple-coconut flavours...
Imagine having chikungunya (chik-v), only to discover that your ailment is far worse than you could possibly fathom. This was the case for Breon Barnett-Green, who was told weeks later that she also had rheumatoid arthritis. Her nightmare wouldn’t...
Sagicor Bank Jamaica (SBJ) feted its western Jamaica SME clients to a premium event dubbed Cocktails on the Coast held at the Rose Hall Beach Club in Montego Bay. The patrons enjoyed an evening of great music, food, and of course tasty cocktails as...
Lovers rock veteran Beres Hammond famously sang about what one dance can do. And for Jamaicans Corazan Ennis and Ruel Elliott, sharing a steamy first dance at the dry cleaners in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, became the unexpected catalyst for their...
Stewart’s Automotive Group, the authorised dealer for Chinese auto-maker Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) in Jamaica, unveiled their newest premium luxury SUV, the GWM Haval H6 GT Coupe during a lavish affair at Hope Botanical Gardens in St...
The cracking of the fireworks could be heard as far as the town centre of Ocho Rios towards the east and St Ann’s Bay towards the north. Sandals Dunn’s River is back, and the large number of guests who turned out for the occasion indicated this was...
WESTERN BUREAU: Sandals 2:0, the reimagined tropical paradise, has emerged as a testament to the late tourism magnate Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart’s deep connection to Jamaica. With a unique blend of elements, including signature hand crafted bean-to-bar...
It is with great knowledge and understanding that Tremaine Hemans has been able to champion the cause of the international judicial system, with the hope of making a difference. “I currently practise United States immigration law, representing...
Each week this column gladly acknowledges, and lends praise to motivational residential architecture, allowing readers to be a part of their very essence. But unknown to many of us, overshadowed by their inherent virtues, numerous dream houses,...
Shining beauty and good vibes only took centre stage last Sunday in ‘Code Yellow’ fashion. The Lawn was a dream for women who stepped out in stunning style, not to be outdone by the dapper men who understood the golden assignment. If you weren’t...
If all jewellery has a story to tell, we wonder what Tricia Gordon-Johnston’s pieces would say of her journey as a jewellery maker. “My jewellery lines are inspired by my personal taste. If I wouldn’t wear it, I wouldn’t put it out there. I enjoy...
In an emotional finale held at The R Hotel in New Kingston, Tonya ‘Ton Travels’ Williams emerged victorious as the winner of season two of The Social House. Fellow influencers came out for the occasion, cheering for their colleagues who competed in...
Calendar event ‘Red Rose for Gregory’ this year claimed its space on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, instead of its usual Valentine’s Day. However, the organisers stuck to the theme of love and happiness, and fashionable patrons, many of whom...
NEW YORK (AP): At 81, Martha Stewart isn’t slowing down and some might say she’s heating up. Stewart has been chosen as one of Sports Illustrated’s (SI) swimsuit cover models, the magazine announced on Monday. She’s the oldest model to grace the...
Every mother who has experienced childbirth can attest to the importance and value of quality time with their newborn and the positive impact on their health and well-being. That time is even more appreciated when job security for working moms is...
If there is one unwritten rule on Mother’s Day, it is that moms don’t cook. To honour this adage, the men of Grange Farms and Lodge Portmore, with support from Grace Foods, treated moms to a delectable meal on Mother’s Day at their annual Fathers...
