Nyoka Manning/Gleaner Writer

From left, front row: Andrei Roper, marketing manager at KFC Jamaica; Laurice Griffiths, RumStripe junior brand manager; Lasana Wilson, Smirnoff junior brand manager; Jo-Beth Wood, sponsorship and events officer, and Ashli-Raye Recas, brand coordinator, Pe
17 Mar, 2026 0

Machel Montano returns on the road with Gen XS

The Carnival in Jamaica season is heating up, and Gen XS is gearing up for the road. The band unveiled its plans for 2026 last Saturday night during its media launch at the Regency Bar & Lounge at…
Chef Scotley Innis (left) poses with reggae star Lila Iké.
12 Mar, 2026 0

Standout creations at Kuyah

If the goal of the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival’s Kuyah was to demonstrate the evolving possibilities of Jamaican cuisine, the chefs made a persuasive case that the island’s most familiar flavours…
Howard Ward, entrepreneur and philanthropist, whose foundation leads several community initiatives across western Jamaica, including scholarships, youth development programmes and the annual MoBay Night Run charity event.
07 Mar, 2026 0

GoodHeart | Howard Ward powers community impact across western Jamaica

For businessman and philanthropist Howard Ward, success has never been measured solely by profit. Instead, it has become a platform to uplift communities, invest in young people and create lasting…
Co-founders of Broken Plate, Kwasi Henry (left) and Chef Damion Stewart were pleased with the afternoon’s proceedings.
05 Feb, 2026 0

Palates pleased!

The Sagicor Foundation Brunch Experience with the 2026 Patrons unfolded as a carefully paced culinary showcase, positioning food as both centrepiece and connector in the lead-up to the Sagicor Sigma…
Founder of Cumb’d, Christopher Curtis is all smiles with Natasha Bradshaw, who frequently assists him with events and pop ups.
29 Jan, 2026 0

Crumb’d turns playful flavours into yummy treats

In a Jamaican food landscape increasingly shaped by pop-ups, themed menus and social media-driven brands, Crumb’d has distinguished itself through discipline, nostalgia and a willingness to challenge…
Cleopatra Young now holds a Master of Education, specialising in educational leadership and management, turning challenges and personal loss into purpose to empower her community.
24 Jan, 2026 0

GoodHeart | Educators mark birthdays with master’s graduation milestone

For most people, a birthday is marked with cake, candles, and quiet reflection. For Renard Raymond and Cleopatra Young, their most recent birthdays were celebrated in academic regalia. On the same day…
Dr Marcia Griffiths (left) shares a warm embrace with fellow reggae songstress Nadine Sutherland during the postgraduation reception at her home, moments after Sutherland delivered a moving tribute in honour of the newly conferred cultural icon.
21 Jan, 2026 0

‘It felt like a dream’

“When Marcia hit the stage, nobody wanted to come after her – and she was doing it in a male-dominated industry. I call it the ‘Marcia magic’,” said reggae songtress Nadine Sutherland in tribute at Dr…
Je’Nasiya Mais’ focus, discipline, and confidence earned her gold in the Classical section.
17 Jan, 2026 0

GoodHeart | Je’Nasiya Mais turns her love of chess into victory

Seven year old Je’Nasiya Mais still remembers the sting of her first chess tournament — the tears, the confusion, the empty hands where a trophy should have been. Today, those same hands hold a gold…
Centre: Designed by Shawn Dhanraj and inspired by the elements and the celestial phenomenon of the Northern Lights, Aurora is defined by radiant colour, expansive feather work and fluid movement.
24 Dec, 2025 0

Gen XS promises endless energy with ‘Infiniti’

As soca anthems begin to pulse across the island ahead of the 2026 Carnival in Jamaica season, Gen XS Carnival Jamaica has released Infiniti as its season theme. “Infiniti stands for endless energy…