Ruth-Ann Briscoe/Gleaner Writer
03 Jul, 2026
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The Jamaican Pencil Chef, Onecia Gayle, pens debut novel ‘Cream of the Crop’
For years, Onecia Gayle has been introducing audiences to Jamaican history and culture through storytelling online as The Jamaican Pencil Chef. Now, the 29-year-old Manchester native has taken that…
19 Jun, 2026
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Book Fairy Festival launches 2026 season with ‘Lost in Wonderland’ theme
What started as a dream scribbled into notebooks has grown into what founder and curator Shanique ‘Shanz the Book Fairy’ Sinclair describes as a movement.
At the official launch reception for Book…
16 Jun, 2026
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Island Wedding |Â From London to Jamaica: Daniel and Sedia celebrate their love story
After more than a decade of knowing each other, Sedia Betty and Daniel Dinnyes’ destination wedding in Jamaica was never going to be a single-day affair.Â
Their love story began on December 29,…
05 May, 2026
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Island Wedding | A ‘Lyttle’ love sparks lasting romance for Jermaine and Ombetta
From shared glances on the compound of Papine High School in St Andrew in September 2010 to a beautiful wedding ceremony in Connecticut 15 years later, Jermaine Lyttle and Ombetta Gordon’s journey…
21 Apr, 2026
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Island Wedding |Rashaan and Stacia’s perfect ‘I do’ in Montego Bay
For Jamaica-born Stacia Royes, who moved to the United States at age five, it was always important to bring her husband, Rashaan Robinson, home for their wedding so he could experience the culture…
13 Apr, 2026
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Veterans, newbies converge on Xodus
Carol Samuels, an Xodus reveller, is as veteran as they come. Jumping in carnival since its inception in the early ‘90s, the Texas-based Samuels has rarely missed a beat. Samuels, who visits home…
07 Apr, 2026
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Island Wedding |The Nelsons’ dream destination wedding in Jamaica
After years of love, family bonding, and shared traditions, Chelsea Cole and Michael Nelson’s journey led them to their destination wedding last November at Moon Palace Jamaica in Ocho Rios, St Ann.…
04 Apr, 2026
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GoodHeart | Kristen Lewis encourages young readers to ‘go for what they want’
Kristen Lewis’ passion for reading has taken her from the classroom to national acclaim, as she emerged as the 2025 National Reading Competition champion in the 12–14 age group. An avid reader since…