When Joseph Udoudo heard his name called a second time at the GraceKennedy (GK) Foundation 2025 Scholars’ Awards Ceremony, a wide smile spread across his face. Making his way to the front of LT-50 at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica,...
As Jamila Falak’s name was called to collect her certificate on stage at the residence of the British High Commissioner on Tuesday evening, the smiles and cheers of her mother, Angela Jacobs, and aunt, Ninfa Lightbody, stood out. One of 17 scholars...
Tears welled in Calicia T. Vassell’s eyes as two familiar faces lit up the big screen in the ballroom of The Jamaica Pegasus on Tuesday morning. There was her mentor, Germaine Barrett, CEO and president of the Jamaican Association for Debating and...
Although life hasn’t dealt her the best hand, 18-year-old Chelsea Pingue is determined to make every opportunity count. A recipient of the JPS Foundation’s PowerUP STEM Tertiary Scholarship, the DeCarteret College graduate is heading to The...
A hearty smile and gentle laugh lit up the face of 92-year-old veteran educator Dorothy Isaacs as her profile was read moments before she received a special award at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Golden Torch Award ceremony on Friday morning....
When Nadia Nivens-Jarrett felt her water break at just 28 weeks pregnant, eight years ago, shock washed over her because her daughter, Jayla Jarrett, was arriving far too early. Although she was already a mother, this was her first experience with...
From river dips and tasty treats to fun games and the cutest doggie outfits, Happy Tails’ Paws, Peaks n’ Picnics returned for its second staging last Saturday, offering the ideal play date for dogs and their owners. Held at Rafjam Bed and Breakfast...
What started as a simple love for animals and their well-being from childhood has grown into a deeply personal mission of care and rescue for Brittany Johnson-Murray, a 35-year-old swimwear designer and the heart behind the Kitties of Kingston...
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...
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...
Fun, flirty, and simply fabulous were just a few of the words Living heard from attendees describing how they felt the moment the doors to Fontana Waterloo opened for the Fenty Beauty, Skin and Eau De Parfum launch in St Andrew on Thursday morning...
Although it’s only been three days since Aundrene Cameron was announced as the 2025 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar, she already has big plans to continue making an impact in her country. The former Miss Jamaica Festival Queen and this year’s recipient of...
What began as a glimmer of aspiration to become a Rhodes Scholar for Aundrene Cameron turned into a reality on Thursday afternoon when she was announced as the 2025 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar. The second-year student at the Norman Manley Law School was...
Now in its eighth year, the much-anticipated Sterling Gospel Music Awards is set to take place on Saturday, October 5. Following the recent announcement of the nominees, public voting for the People’s Choice categories are open. With 18 categories...
Strutting along the classroom’s make-believe runway, with shoulders held high and smiles beaming, the Kindergarten students of Maverley Primary and Infant School proudly showcased what sets them apart, successfully accomplishing the day’s goal. ‘...
“Touching”, “heartwarming” and “a more than worthy cause” were just a few of the many positive sentiments shared by guests on Thursday evening as the Preemie Foundation of Jamaica hosted its third staging of the Sip and Paint for Preemies...
Big Deal singer Christopher Martin continues to make waves in reggae and dancehall, delivering catchy and soulful hits to fans. From his instant fame on the music scene after winning local talent show ‘Digicel Rising Stars’ in 2005 to hit singles...
On a quest to spread smiles, kindness and love in communities, Give Love Back Worldwide made its mark with an inaugural back-to-school charity event held in December of last year, making its first stop in the community of Grants Pen. Approximately...
