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Peter Wright goes the distance with first marathon

After completing half-marathons at Reggae Marathon in 2024 and 2025, and making 10-mile (16 km) runs a regular part of his Saturday mornings, Peter Wright decided it was time to take on a bigger challenge. Last month, he travelled to the Dominican Republic to register for his first full marathon, covering 26.2 miles.

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Something Extra | Wednesday

The Calabar Old Boys’ Association (COBA) hosted its 2026 Cocktails & Awards Ceremony last Saturday at The University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters. As Calabar High School celebrates 114…
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Smile a while, give your face a rest

AP: Reminding yourself to smile more often may not only help you make friends but also improve your mood. Rather than waiting for a reason to smile, simply making the physical effort to turn a frown…
Both in their 60s, Mark and Elizabeth show that it’s never too late to find lasting love.
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Island Wedding | Orange, sand and ‘I do’: Mark and Elizabeth bring fun, flair to Trelawny wedding

A Tinder match led to a transatlantic romance, a leap of faith to Wales and, eventually, a rooftop proposal in Ocho Rios. On July 25, Mark Jones and Elizabeth Owen exchanged vows at Silver Sands in…
Communications Officer Lamoya Mullings opts for a striped co-ord to mark the ‘pork-tastic’ occasion.
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Something Extra | Tuesday

Last Friday night was the ‘pork-fect’ time for food lovers and wine enthusiasts to gather at Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen (JFDK) in St Andrew for the ultimate Pork and Cork gastronomic experience.…
Reece Nelson on the catwalk in Paris for the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2025 Ready-To-Wear collection by the fashion house’s menswear creative director Pharrell Williams.
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British-Jamaican model Reece Nelson attracts Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Versace, and Gucci

Luxury fashion houses love Reece Nelson. Be it Burberry or Versace, the British-Jamaican model’s impressive run of high-profile bookings continues. He is among the models selected by Dolce &…
Sharon Richards-Splatt is grateful for the strength, support and faith that carried her through her breast cancer journey.
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GoodHeart | Breast cancer survivor Sharon Richards-Splatt gives hope to others

For nearly three decades, Sharon Richards-Splatt worked as a enrolled assistant nurse at Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), caring for patients and encouraging them to adopt healthier lifestyles. In…
Renee Moncrieffe (left), head of marketing at Fraser Fontaine & Kong Ltd, presents a grocery voucher cheque to Rosalind Gooden in Bethel Town, Westmoreland, on Thursday, October 22, as part of the FFK Cares Home Again initiative.
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GoodHeart | Three families get fresh start post-Melissa

“I was left empty.” Those four words capture the heartbreak Robert James felt when Hurricane Melissa swept through St Elizabeth last October, taking with it the place he once called home. For the…
Sunday afternoons are for brunch and flirty dresses, and Krissy Brown (left) and Simone Clarke checked both boxes.
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Something Extra | Saturday

The lawns of Devon House took on a pink hue on Sunday as NOON Pink brought its brunch party series to the historic St Andrew venue. Guests embraced the occasion in flowing silhouettes, playful…
Last year’s staging of the COBA Cocktails & Awards Ceremony brought together distinguished Old Boys, students and members of the Calabar community in celebration of excellence and service.
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GoodHeart | COBA to recognise Old Boys, outstanding students

Distinguished Old Boys and outstanding students will be recognised at the Calabar Old Boys’ Association’s (COBA) 2026 Cocktails & Awards Ceremony today. Scheduled for 6 p.m. at The University of…