Published:Monday | October 9, 2017 | 12:00 AMTrevor Smith
"Wow! I used to think that you were...."This is a phrase frequently used, as we grapple with the question of the impact of our socialisation on inter-personal relations. Does it enhance or impede it? Is our...
Published:Tuesday | October 10, 2017 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera
WESTERN BUREAU:A couple on their balcony at the Century Tower, danced to soca, oldies, dance hall, reggae, as Kurt Riley took hundreds of Sagicor revellers to musical heaven at Jewel Grande Montego Bay.Taking ownership of a...
Showers of blessings fell last weekend on the celebrations of Couples Swept Away, and Couples Negril, as they both celebrated their 19th anniversary...
Chanel DaCosta, the face behind the popular LASCO iDrade television commercial, is making major moves to cement her stay in the creative industry.The 23-year-old, who sings, dances, acts, and models,...
Published:Tuesday | October 3, 2017 | 12:00 AMNatalia Oh
In a guarded world, it is refreshing to meet someone who is cheerful and pleasant. More and more it becomes clear to me, how important a first impression is — meeting Souniqua Davis for the first time, she was assisting on a project I was...
Q Good day, Doc. I'm a 20-year-old male and I was wondering what's the average cost for a circumcision?A Thanks for your question. I was informed by a local surgeon that the average cost for this procedure at your...
It was not her goal to follow in her father's footsteps into finance, but at 30 years old, that is where Marian Ross found herself. And there she has found her calling. The new assistant vice-president of...
What is the impact of our socialisation on interpersonal relations - supportive or destructive?The discussion is inspired by another 'The way we are' conversation with participants in a leadership...
Published:Tuesday | October 3, 2017 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera
Past students of Cornwall College living in Toronto, Canada, hosted some 800 persons, the largest turnout ever, at a 40th anniversary gala at the Markham Convention Centre last Saturday night.Held...
Parenting is no easy feat, and when it comes to the issue of sex, it is a sensitive issue that many parents are not sure how to approach. Some avoid it altogether, but that can cause more harm than...
Suzanne Wilson's passion for haircare is undeniable. She is the creator of the OXX System line of haircare products, made right here in Jamaica to guarantee beautiful, healthy hair.The line has been growing in...
Q Good day, Doc. I will be getting married in a few weeks and this will be the first time my fiancee (by then my wife) and I will be having sex. I don't want us to have a child so soon, so birth control is a must....
September is recognised as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and as we enter October - Breast Cancer Awareness month, we share the personal story of renowned radio broadcaster Gerrard McDaniel and how his life was...
The American Women's Group (AWG) recently held their annual luncheon, showcasing their long-standing assistance to Jamaican youth.It was an intimate group that gathered at the Grogge Shoppe restaurant at the historic...
Published:Tuesday | September 26, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson
When classic meets chic, the result is corporate magic! Tamia Carey has joined fashion forces with fellow designer Mark Anthony to deliver a collaborative collection you will no time...
Published:Tuesday | September 26, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall
When the storm came and the violent winds blew her way, entrepreneur and psychologist Kamala McWhinney had to adjust her sails and persevere through some tough times.What started out as a nagging...
While change is our constant companion, some people seem to adjust to it more readily than others. How do you match up with the approaches outlined below? Get a better appreciation of how you and others...
Published:Tuesday | September 26, 2017 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera
WESTERN BUREAU:No less than seven minutes of fireworks lighting up the sky, more than two hours of music by one of the world's best band - Third World-complemented by sumptuous food stations that had the taste buds...
Published:Tuesday | September 19, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall
When the creative minds of Monty Ellis and Damion Davidson met in 2007, it was the start to a dynamic adventure.The certified barbers, who grew up in Spanish Town, always had artistic abilities, most of which they...
Published:Tuesday | September 19, 2017 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera
Ella Drummond-Hoyos' 50th birthday was celebrated by a week of festivities inclusive of a church service followed by brunch, a catamaran cruise, fancy reggae party, an all-white beach lyme, and a...
Published:Tuesday | September 19, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall
As Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) members, diplomatic officials and Governor General Sir Patrick Allen came out to celebrate the veterans of the Jamaica 580 branch on Thursday night, it was cocktails and celebratory...
Published:Wednesday | September 13, 2017 | 12:00 AM
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but for Brithney Clarke it's even heavier, because she wears two - Miss Preston 2016-17 and Miss UWI Mona 2017-18. The 20-year-old, who is a...
Published:Monday | September 18, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson
Mental Health is a topic often overlooked by many. For this week's Beyond the Call of Beauty, we feature a young woman who has taken matters into her own hands."I have never been diagnosed with a mental illness, but I have...
Last Saturday evening, Barbican Beach was indeed transformed into a 'Fiesta Latina' for a worthy cause by the Latin American Women's Club of Jamaica in collaboration with the Mexican Embassy.It was a fun-filled night. Guests came...
Q Dear Doc, I am ashamed to say this, but recently my mother told me that she was in a relationship with a guy. She has been single since my father died. She brought this guy over to my house and introduced us and I...
