Nicola Cunningham/Entertainment Coordinator
04 Feb, 2026
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‘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…
28 Jan, 2026
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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…
17 Jan, 2026
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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…
14 Jan, 2026
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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…
07 Jan, 2026
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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…
03 Jan, 2026
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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…
01 Jan, 2026
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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…
31 Dec, 2025
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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…
24 Dec, 2025
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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…