When Latoya Maitland attended a family function at her cousin’s house in 2010, the last thing she expected to find was love. But a chance encounter with invited guest Naphtali Greaves, a military man back then, sparked a budding romance for Latoya...
Saturday’s Mega YUSH was the perfect way to kickstart the Christmas entertainment season. With international acts JA Rule and Ashanti hitting the stage and DJs Kurt Riley, Coppershot and Richie Feelings on the turntables, the event delivered oodles...
Ambassador of Belgium to Jamaica, Hugo Verbist, hosted a Belgian King’s Day reception last Tuesday at the Spanish Court Hotel to recognise 60 years of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Jamaica. The gathering of 200 specially selected guests...
At just 24 years old, Alex Crawford, a medical student at the University of the West Indies, is making moves as the head of two groundbreaking start-ups in the United States. At the height of the global pandemic, Crawford and his business partners...
How do you get yourself heard when you’re the only woman in the room? Yvonne Witter does this through advocacy and empowerment, asking pertinent questions as well as initiating and engaging in thought-provoking discussions. The award-winning...
The Institute of Jamaica held the annual Musgrave Medal Awards Ceremony in recognition of achievements in art, science, and literature on Tuesday at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts at the University of the West Indies. Originally...
When Cheryl Phillips went into retirement in 2016, she already planted the seed of hope and productivity with the idea of opening a flower business. Following a discussion with her friend, she settled on a name and it was there that the Petal’s...
Xodus Carnival’s Sweet Treats showroom is slated to open its doors this weekend, but already hopeful revellers have been having a sugar rush over the various designs modelled at the recent band launch. More than 10 designers are contributing to the...
Retired Jamaican sprinter, Asafa Powell, celebrated his 40th birthday with a black-tie affair attended by some of his closest friends. Held at Serengeti, Hope Gardens, on Wednesday the track star rocked the night away to some of the latest hits and...
When thinking about the perfect gift for your loved ones, the task can be tricky, but according to organiser of the first staging of Jamaica Art and Gift Festival (JAGFest), Gianna Fakhourie, there are just a few things to keep in mind when...
Nothing gives content creator Maleek Powell greater satisfaction than discovering new, hidden gems across Jamaica, sharing his discoveries through pictures and videos, and watching as people fall in love with Jamaica through his guided tours....
The invitation read ‘black tie’ and engineers and their guests showed up to the Jamaica Institution of Engineers Annual Awards Dinner and Gala dressed to the T to applaud their colleagues, relatives and friends as they received awards for their...
Putting his best foot forward, William Greenwood is your typical Englishman who fell in love with Jamaica. Although living in ‘paradise’, problematic areas in his life began hitting close to home, and one day, he decided that an all-around...
Published:Wednesday | November 23, 2022 | 12:06 AM
“Just like candy!” Xodus Carnival’s Sweet Treats band presentation had many options. Patrons had a delightful time on Saturday at the Mona Hockey Field in St Andrew listening to the new soca tunes and seeing the costumes slated for the 2023 road...
Before becoming a college student, Moysha Brown recalled corresponding with a male associate via Instagram about enrolling at the Caribbean Maritime Institute, now university, the following school year. In October 2015, while heading home after...
Xodus Carnival’s Sweet Treats band presentation would have had anyone with a sweet tooth in a frenzy. They played on the theme with lollipop swings and popsicle pop art, which kept the largely female gathering enthralled as they awaited the start...
The Gleaner celebrated men and boys ahead of International Men’s Day (IMD) with a spirited luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Not only were the distinguished gentlemen fêted and entertained, but they were also given the floor to discuss the...
The first Dream House article was published 30 years ago on Sunday, October 18, 1992. Today’s article features a home with a storied past. This buoyant domestic architecture pays homage to the magical form, transparency, reflectivity, colour,...
Mentorship is a key component of effective leadership, personal development, and career growth. This process helps mentees tap into the knowledge of those with more experience than themselves and allows them to learn faster than they would on their...
It was Collection Magnifique by designer Elliette Lesuperbe from Guadeloupe that closed last Saturday’s La Hot Couture, held at the AC Hotel Kingston, and hosted by SAINT International in collaboration with the 2022 staging of A Touch of France....
It was an ‘electric’ evening as Sterling Asset Management hosted a cocktail soirée at Audi Showroom to discuss finance, namely investment tips to counteract inflation and market volatility. Audi’s e-tron and the RS e-tron GT electric cars added a...
There are several reasons to consider studying abroad. These include diversifying your higher-education options, learning new languages and cultures, becoming a global citizen, and expanding job opportunities. Oftentimes, the trouble is finding...
Choosing the right perfume can be an intimidating task with so many options on the market. However, according to Shellesa Steele, the promotions coordinator at T. Geddes Grant Cosmetics, selecting the right scent is simplified once you realise it...
Ribbiz Ultra Lounge is back! The Ribbiz team opened the doors to its Ardenne Road location on Friday night for a soft opening with its suppliers, loyal customers and partners at its new, larger location. Something Extra brings you the highlights.
