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Miss World 1976 Cindy Breakspeare beams with pride as she celebrates her son, Dr Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley. She brought her sense of style to the occasion in a black-and-white colour-block, square-neck dress, accessorised with vibrant bangles and tassel-
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Something Extra | Thursday

Grammy Award-winning reggae star Dr Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley was among 13 distinguished Caribbean and diaspora figures honoured this year by The University of the West Indies (UWI) with honorary degrees. Recognised for his contribution to Caribbean culture at its 2026 graduation ceremony at the Mona campus on Saturday, Marley celebrated the occasion in true musical fashion, treating the capacity crowd to performances of Road to Zion and The Mission.

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Jadeen ‘Jade’ McGhie (left) and make-up artist Frenchy Grant bring a splash of red, yellow and green to Dubwise.
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Something Extra | Wednesday

Good company, rocksteady rhythms and a stylish crowd set the tone for the opening event of the 2026 Treasure Beach Food, Rum & Reggae Festival last Friday. Led by Dubwise, the evening brought…
Selena shows off her white wedding gown, detailed with intricate lace and paired with a flowing cathedral-length veil.
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Island Wedding | Long before ‘I do’: Gavin and Selena’s story comes full circle

Some love stories begin with a spark but, for Gavin Rodgers and Selena Lewis, it was a physics class that laid the foundation for a bond that would last a lifetime. What began as a chance conversation…
Marketing professional and content creator, Rachel Seaton, pairs up with the evening’s emcee, Rushane ‘RushCam’ Campbell, for a quick snap.
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Something Extra | Tuesday

Excitement, conversation and a Chery on top were part of the mix as Fidelity Motors hosted the launch of Chery Jamaica last Wednesday at Hope Botanical Gardens in St Andrew. The event brought together…
Above: Nickesha Greenfield (left), sales manager, Beaches Negril, and Giselle Bradshaw, guest experience manager, call for draping and warm, rich tones.
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Something Extra | Monday

Glitz, glamour and outstanding service took centre stage at the Montego Bay Convention Centre as the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) rolled out the red carpet for its Tourism Service…
Diotima founder and creative director Rachel Scott on the red carpet at last Monday’s Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards.
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It’s CFDA win number three for Diotima’s Rachel Scott

The Third time’s the charm for Jamaican fashion designer Rachel Scott. The New York-based Scott, who founded and is the creative director of the Diotima brand, won the American Womenswear Designer of…
Martine Rose
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Martine Rose calls Balenciaga appointment a ‘true privilege’

British-Jamaican designer Martine Rose has expressed her excitement about taking the creative reins at Balenciaga, describing the appointment as both a privilege and an opportunity to build on the…
This house sits by the breathtaking Great Pedro Pond, with the picturesque Santa Cruz Mountains as a backdrop.
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Dream House | A pondside gem in Treasure Beach

Ian Banks, a former commercial farmer and the current general manager of Prospect Estate in St Mary, met his wife, Ked, 15 years ago in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth. Some eight years later, while…
Carlton Stewart, assistant vice-president of retail sales and service at Barita Investments, pairs his double-breasted navy pinstripe jacket with gold accents.
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Something Extra | Saturday

Jamaica’s top executives recently stepped out in fine style for the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) 32nd Hall of Fame Gala, held on October 29 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Guests…
Darrington Ferguson models a cosy, red crewneck featuring the popular Jamaican proverb, ‘Kackroach Nuh Bizniz Inna Fowl Fight’.
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Tavy’s Tag Dat brings Jamaican proverbs to life

A dream about her late grandmother would eventually inspire Tavia Gooden Ferguson to turn Jamaican proverbs into illustrated stories on clothing and souvenirs. What began as an effort to bring…