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Published:Sunday | April 27, 2025 | 3:25 PMKenrick Morgan/ Gleaner Writer -

In 22 years of revelling at Carnival in Jamaica, twin sisters Shanike and Janice Johnson have never jumped without each other. They say the tradition began when Shanike started working at Digicel in its early years. “It was back when Digicel just...

Published:Sunday | April 27, 2025 | 12:07 AM

The journey of exploration and discovery continues to ignite a sense of adventure within us, with this revelation in the hills of Torado Heights, St James. The residence was bought and significantly remodelled 30 years ago by Jamaicans, Sandra and...

Published:Sunday | April 27, 2025 | 12:06 AM

Flowers are the calling of Paul Romelus and his wife, Brittney. On a quest to spread cheer and happiness, last year, the couple decided to expand their floral and gifting offerings of their already established north coast brand. With support from...

Published:Sunday | April 27, 2025 | 12:05 AM

Scoring a major get in the world of high fashion, SAINT International’s breakout star Dru Campbell cuts glamorous silhouettes in the just-out advertising campaign for Dior’s pre-fall 2025 womenswear collection. The luxury house campaign’s mirrored...

Published:Saturday | April 26, 2025 | 12:10 AM

Attendees stepped into a pink paradise on Wednesday for the anticipated Xodus Fete Gala. Embracing the ‘Bloom in Blush: A Pink Paradise’ theme, patrons added their own twist with playful takes on pink and floral looks. Held at the National Stadium...

Published:Saturday | April 26, 2025 | 12:10 AMRollesha Laing/Assistant Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor

With just a day from the anticipated Carnival in Jamaica Road March, revellers have been in ‘carnival Olympics’ mode all week long – doing beauty touch-ups, final fittings, and the all-important task of collecting and trying on their costumes. But...

Published:Saturday | April 26, 2025 | 12:08 AM

When grief knocks at the door, few are prepared to answer. But in Kingston and in his hometown of Stepney District, St Ann, families know they can turn to Abiathar Neita, a man dedicated to easing the burden of loss. Neita has operated Neita’s...

Published:Saturday | April 26, 2025 | 12:06 AMRollesha Laing/Assistant Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor

For thrift lovers, there’s a special kind of joy that comes with walking into a store and spotting the ‘one’, whether it’s a bold print blazer, a quirky coffee mug, or an eye-catching art piece that can fill a wall space at home. At Back on the...

Published:Friday | April 25, 2025 | 12:12 AM

Kingston College’s (KC) Centenary Purple Tie Banquet and Awards brought out over 500 guests, filling the ballroom and gardens of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Wednesday, in partnership with title sponsor First Global Bank. Celebrating 100 years of...

Published:Friday | April 25, 2025 | 12:07 AM

Kooler Babe: Saved by the babes – held on Carnival Wednesday – transformed 36 Hope Road into a retro street scene reminiscent of the ’80s and ’90s sitcom. Babes and gents alike turned up in full throwback fashion – from neon leotards and mesh...

Published:Friday | April 25, 2025 | 12:06 AMOmar Tomlinson/Contributor

Jamaican-Sri Lankan model Shivaruby Premkanthan is serving fierce fashion in the just-out Autumn/Winter 2025 advertising campaign for the British womenswear label KNWLS. The campaign collection, titled ‘Baby’, taps into “the art of the off-duty...

Published:Thursday | April 24, 2025 | 12:07 AM

This Easter Monday, Stadium East in Kingston became a vibrant hub for Caribbean music and culture. The highly anticipated soca event, running from Monday evening into the early hours of the following morning, was a standout moment of the carnival...

Published:Wednesday | April 23, 2025 | 12:09 AM

As part of the Camp Porti Easter weekend experience – poured by Appleton Estate – Saturday afternoon brought good vibes and great flavour at the historic Trident Castle. Guests enjoyed a two-hour Reserve Experience led by deputy master blender...

Published:Wednesday | April 23, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

A few years ago, Dr Monique Brown found herself at a pivotal crossroads. This once superactive athlete traded in her sportswear for scrubs. But with illnesses knocking at her door, she decided to shift her mindset, balance her nutrition, make...

Published:Tuesday | April 22, 2025 | 12:10 AMJanet Silvera/Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: When Jean Campbell and Hynreckie O’Hara took to the dance floor on February 23 at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center in Florida, it wasn’t just the first dance of their wedding – it was the reunion of a love story rekindled after nearly...

Published:Tuesday | April 22, 2025 | 12:06 AM

If you heard soca thumping and saw camo-clad revellers flooding Park Place in St Andrew on Good Friday, you weren’t imagining things. Soca Boot Camp delivered a high-energy, cooler-friendly experience, powered by title sponsor Smirnoff and a fire...

Published:Monday | April 21, 2025 | 12:14 AM

The Appleton Estate poured Camp Porti Easter four-day lifestyle wellness and entertainment experience made its grand debut, bringing together stylish patrons, the best energy, and the finest rum experiences you could ask for. NightCap, held at the...

Published:Sunday | April 20, 2025 | 12:09 AMOmar Tomlinson - Contributor

There’s no stopping the resounding success Jamaicans are enjoying in the world of fashion far beyond the 876. Whether starring in the new Valentino advertising campaign, having their design work the focus of Vogue editorials, or claiming wins at...

Published:Sunday | April 20, 2025 | 12:07 AM

Touched by the Holy Spirit and heeding the call of her theological convictions, Lindsay Koss journeyed the world extending a helping hand to those in need. And it came to pass, that in 2014, the Almighty directed her to Jamaica, aborting her...

Published:Saturday | April 19, 2025 | 10:04 AM

In Lyssons, St Thomas, Tishauna Mullings is changing the way people think about education and opportunity. As the founder of NexxStepp Lifelong Educational Services, she’s built a space that puts community first –earning her recognition as one of...

Published:Saturday | April 19, 2025 | 12:06 AM

Red Stripe raised a toast to excellence on Monday at its annual awards banquet where employees stepped out in style under the theme ‘Diamonds Are Forever’. Held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, the event celebrated individuals whose brilliance —...

Published:Saturday | April 19, 2025 | 10:03 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

Jerlicia Williams, the 2024 winner of the six to eight age group in the Jamaica Library Service’s (JLS) National Reading Competition, is setting her sights on the top prize in the nine to 11 category later this year. On Tuesday, during the launch...

Published:Saturday | April 19, 2025 | 12:05 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

With carnival season now in full gear, many physiotherapists like Demoy Henry are strongly recommending that, in addition to exercising at soca therapy pop-up sessions, people also undergo stretch therapy before hitting the road on road march day...

Published:Friday | April 18, 2025 | 11:13 PM

Surrounded by a glowing circle of love and admiration, Sheryl Lee Ralph was honoured on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a crowd of friends, family, colleagues and sorors cheering her on. Among those celebrating the Jamaican-American icon were...

Published:Thursday | April 17, 2025 | 3:57 PM

With Emmy season heating up ahead of the September awards, the stars of Abbott Elementary turned up the charm at the official For Your Consideration screening of the season finale on Tuesday. Held at the prestigious Academy Museum of Motion...

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