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Published:Wednesday | February 1, 2023 | 12:29 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Sydona Birmingham thrived on authenticity growing up, enjoying the sound of dirt under her shoes and the feeling of wind caressing her face. But as she got older, life happened and fitness took a back burner. That was until she grew ill in 2015,...

Published:Tuesday | January 31, 2023 | 12:48 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Writing stories about love and lust is second nature to K, Sean Harris, but he never suspected that Kiss of Death, one of the books the author published in 2010, would have reawakened a new sense of romance and unlocked a connection with a reader...

Published:Tuesday | January 31, 2023 | 12:36 AM

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) hosted its annual New Year’s soirée under the theme ‘Toast To A Magical 2023’, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel’s Top Of The World last Friday. The masquerade affair was well attended, with guests...

Published:Monday | January 30, 2023 | 12:21 AM

The AC Hotel Kingston unveiled its newly reno’ed pool deck on Friday with a lively soirée. The multi-functional space, dubbed The Greens, boasts lush faux greenery and edgy accent furniture. With the aim of being the space to relax and unwind,...

Published:Sunday | January 29, 2023 | 1:21 AM

The Caribbean Collections was presented by Pulse last Wednesday at Villa Ronai to much fanfare. With Caribbean labels Cooyah, Dermoth Williams Couture, Hope Wade, Mutamba, The Cloth, and The Mushroom gracing the frame of stunning Pulse models, the...

Published:Sunday | January 29, 2023 | 1:12 AM

Nadine Heywood can be best described as formidable with a gentle touch. She’s a go getter and a real boss lady in banking and finance. In fact, she reminisces that her father would call her “bossy” due to her natural leadership capabilities and...

Published:Sunday | January 29, 2023 | 12:43 AMKrysta Anderson - Staff Reporter

They say that “ a good education can change anyone. But a good teacher can change everything”. Carrying out a fundamental and heroic act with great optimism, Dr Carolyn J. Blanchard has inspired and transformed the lives of students and teachers in...

Published:Saturday | January 28, 2023 | 12:47 AM

The opening day of the Woman Ignite Success Summit held at the AC Hotel Kingston saw scores of women stepping into what was dubbed “the most significant day of the rest of their lives”. Getting off to an early start, the two-day conference, founded...

Published:Friday | January 27, 2023 | 1:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Entrepreneur and television host Paul C. Brunson took the JMMB Elevate 5.0 stage four years after his first appearance with renewed vigour. He started out his presentation in a reflective mood, sharing a speech that his uncle had shared with him on...

Published:Friday | January 27, 2023 | 12:54 AM

Fashion and networking collided as the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) hosted a networking reception as part of its Investments and Capital Markets Conference activities, in conjunction with Pulse at Villa Ronai in St Andrew on Wednesday. The well-...

Published:Friday | January 27, 2023 | 12:47 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Olaf Blackwood has taken the world by storm, recording and producing mega hits for music lovers to enjoy. Born and raised in Jamaica, his unique sound seamlessly crossed over to EDM and along with his style, help him to stand out among the crowd...

Published:Thursday | January 26, 2023 | 12:31 AM

The sounds of Andrae Sutherland, more popularly known as recording artiste Popcaan, could be heard ringing through the capital city on Monday night. The dancehall artiste, who is signed to the OVO Sound record label owned by international rapper...

Published:Wednesday | January 25, 2023 | 12:52 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Felicia Wong lived an active lifestyle as a youth and tackled fitness in her adult years with an open mind. She, however, obtained an injury in her lower back after lifting weights that were too heavy too quickly and had to recalibrate. Her own...

Published:Wednesday | January 25, 2023 | 12:14 AM

Over the weekend, Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) had an attentive audience receiving words of wisdom from an expert panel of presenters at the JMMB Elevate 5.0. Hot topics ranged from the fundamentals of investment and early retirement options...

Published:Tuesday | January 24, 2023 | 12:55 AM

Rebel Salute celebrated its 29th staging last Friday and Saturday at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, in Priory, St Ann, with no meat, no alcohol, and no drugs but but lots of body- rocking reggae music. Something Extra brings you the highlights.

Published:Tuesday | January 24, 2023 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Nothing beats a customer recommendation, and Duvaughn Dick always knew this. What he never saw coming was the stream of income leading him to the love of his life. In 2014, Daneilia Burton saw a young man, Deshawn, at the bus stop and asked about...

Published:Monday | January 23, 2023 | 6:46 AM

Last Friday, Jamaican athletes went from blazing trails on the world stage to slaying in suave and stunning red carpet fashion for The Jamaica Pegasus hotel for the annual RJR Gleaner Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards. Veteran sprinter...

Published:Tuesday | February 7, 2023 | 10:04 AMDebra Edwards - Assistant Online and Lifestyle Editor

British-Jamaican menswear designer Bianca Saunders is making major waves in the sea of fashion, while continuously honing in on aspects of her Jamaican heritage as inspiration. Her Autumn/Winter 2023 collection ‘Playwork’, recently shown at Paris...

Published:Sunday | January 22, 2023 | 1:12 AMKrysta Anderson - Staff Reporter

Beautiful, bold and unique. These words resonate whenever you think of Sammy B Designs. And it is just one of the reasons why popular retail corporation, Target, approached Jamaican designer, Samantha Black, about collaborating for its Black...

Published:Saturday | January 21, 2023 | 12:43 AM

‘Strengthening Communities Through Peace, Justice, and Forgiveness’, that was the theme of the 43rd National Leadership Prayer Breakfast held on Thursday at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Leaders from across the spectrum, including members of...

Published:Saturday | January 21, 2023 | 12:18 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

The more she travelled, the more liberated she became. What began as love at first ‘site’ for Ashley-Ann Dennis quickly progressed to several sweet getaways. But it was the curiosity of others that led this creative to document her life and...

Published:Friday | January 20, 2023 | 12:59 AM

Half Moon’s General Manager Shernette Crichton is the Caribbean Hotelier of the Year for 2023. The head of the iconic resort was given the honour by the Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Travel Awards and received her award at a special presentation...

Published:Friday | January 20, 2023 | 12:39 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Local creative Kevaun Merchant, who goes by the moniker ‘Merchii Don’, has been known to turn heads at events with his sensational looks. We recently spoke with the influencer and content creator about the inspiration behind his fashion. “I would...

Published:Thursday | January 19, 2023 | 12:48 AM

Channelling her Jamaican and British heritage, popular menswear designer Bianca Saunders used comedic legend Oliver Samuels’ ‘90s cultural classic ‘Oliver at Large’ as inspiration for her latest Autumn/Winter 2023 collection dubbed ‘Playwork’,...

Published:Wednesday | January 18, 2023 | 1:23 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Pole dancing is a fitness art form, while simultaneously being one of the most taboo. But gone are the days where these moves are solely expected to be performed by exotic dancers in clubs. As the movement continues to grow in the fitness world...

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