Nicola Cunningham/Entertainment Coordinator

Shante Jarrett
February 4, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

‘Making Jamaica proud was my mission’

Perseverance has always featured heavily in her life. Indeed, she says she does not know how to quit or give up, which is why days after Hurricane Melissa almost left her homeless, she was on a plane…
Miss Jamaica World Nevaeh Allen (centre) shares the spotlight with first runner-up, Asia Wright (right) who will wear the sash Miss International Jamaica; and Brianna Foster, second runner-up and holder of the title, Miss Earth Jamaica.
January 28, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Miss Jamaica World Nevaeh Allen owes victory to strong single mother

She did not sit down for more than five minutes throughout the entire evening. A nervous ball of energy and excitement, Simone Franks came with a sash bearing her daughter’s name and a huge sign…
Entrepreneur and managing director of KYM, Kandi King.
January 17, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Where are the ‘gyal chunes’?

We all love a good party: the right ambiance, great friends, tasty food, and, of course, a skilled DJ with the perfect playlist. But, what happens when one of the most important elements is off? When…
left: Dionne Warwick gave the Jamaican audience a symbolic big hug following her performance at Coveside Concerts’ Timeless in March 2025 at Plantation Cove, St Ann.
January 14, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Plantation Cove pressing on

It has been more than two months since Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica. While Plantation Cove, which hugs the north coast of St Ann, was impacted by the hurricane, it luckily did not…
Glen Campbell, who plays Boopsie, faints after his wife Petal, played by Renae Williams (centre), explains to him that she lost the funds that he sent to her to build a house to a failed investment scheme. Her brother, Larry, played by Courtney Wilson (lef
January 7, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Successful ‘Boopsie’s Homecoming’ to head overseas after local run

During the Christmas period and moving into the new year, several production houses offered up plays for audiences to savour. Opened on Boxing Day, Jambiz’s Boopsie’s Homecoming has been an instant…
Laughter is the best medicine, and patrons at the Christmas Comedy Cook-Up on Boxing Day got their dose.
January 3, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

GoodHeart | Laughter for Recovery promises help and hope

Laughter has been credited with many positives, from being good medicine for the soul to significantly slowing down the ageing process. Laughter has now been ascribed the honour of helping people…
The cast of ‘Boopsie’s Homecoming’, (from left) Courtney Wilson, Renae Williams, Glen Campbell, David Crossgill, and Syprian Fuller, takes a bow at the end of a showing on December 27 at the Courtleigh Auditorium.
January 1, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Patrick Brown scores another banger with ‘Boopsie’s Homecoming’

What if you had one big dream and discovered that someone you love was the architect of its demise? What would you do when you made that discovery, and how would it colour your relationship going…
Leighton Smith, standout performer of the night, delivers a crowd-pleasing set.
December 31, 2025 by Nicola Cunningham

Leighton Smith, Dr Kathy Grant flavour pot at Christmas Comedy Cook-up

After 22 years of offering up comedy served hot and spicy, the organisers of the Boxing Day show Christmas Comedy Cook-up have the recipe down to an art. Friday’s installation was another series of…
Evad Campbell on piano.
December 24, 2025 by Nicola Cunningham

Jazz classics, carols blend at Jamaica Pegasus

It was an evening filled with smooth syncopated rhythms and clear improvisations as the Blend Bar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel hosted a gathering of jazz enthusiasts who turned out to enjoy Thursday…