As part of Healthcare Workers’ Appreciation Month, Bellevue Hospital held its annual Staff Awards Ceremony on Friday at the Oo Park on the compound. The event recognised staff members who play vital roles in Jamaica’s mental health care. Carita...
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP): Nilma Teles de Freitas, an 80-year-old retired teacher in Brazil who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than a decade ago, says she used to fall over all the time. That changed after she began attending a capoeira...
Clarendon-based lifestyle brand Coastal Ember Escapes is aiming to redefine what luxury events can look like in rural Jamaica. Founded by Sisonnah Worrell earlier this year, the brand is creating curated experiences that blend nature, wellness, 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...
Anna-Lisa Guthrie turned heads on Reggae Sumfest Festival Night One through a bold, fashion-forward collaboration with Hyundai Jamaica. At the heart of the activation was a one-of-a-kind, Hyundai-inspired outfit designed and modelled by the costume...
Coca-Cola is hosting its first-ever Bites and Beats food and music festival on Saturday at the Hope Botanical Gardens in St Andrew. The event, according to Chantellee McDonald, senior brand manager of the Coca-Cola portfolio at Wisynco Group...
When Danielle McCalla became a mother, she didn’t press pause on her ambition; she pressed go. Now, she’s not only raising a child but building a boutique content marketing agency driven by creativity, strategy, and a deep understanding of brand...
Something Extra hits rewind on Reggae Sumfest 2025 with the social highlights from Festival Nights One and Two. From bold stage fits to curated patron looks that focused on comfort and function, we have the highlights. Editor's Note: Brandon...
Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered on Monday at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. The cast and other stars turned out in fantastic fashion for the big night as they walked the blue carpet. Something Extra brings you the style...
Wellness entrepreneur and registered nurse Shantae Wilson is on a mission to make self-care feel both luxurious and practical. As CEO and founder of The Fairy Loft Med Spa, she offers Intravenous (IV) therapy, medical aesthetics, and holistic...
In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the Campion Dance Society leapt into the spotlight earlier this month with a spectacular staging of its beloved Nexxus production at the Little Theatre. The three-day run began with a special children’s show...
Following the high energy of Friday night’s dancehall showcase, Festival Night Two at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex shifted gears into the world of reggae. Patrons came out to embrace the smooth rhythms and nostalgic lyrics that filled...
From the very beginning, Robert McKnight and Marsha Brown were united by a deep spiritual connection and genuine affection. Like a sweet fragrance, their romance gently filled the air, blossoming into a love that would stand the test of time. After...
All roads led to the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay for Festival Night One of Reggae Sumfest 2025, and, from the moment gates opened, patrons made it clear that dancehall wasn’t just something you listened to, it was something...
Call her shrewd if you like, but attorney-at-law Tanya Golaub does not squander a moment. Seated around the negotiating table in April to hammer out partnership terms for The Pinnacle, the St James-based luxury residential development, with...
It is said that although dogs aren’t our whole life, they do make our lives whole. With that in mind, those furry companions need all the love and protection they can get. And for devoted pet parents, that’s where NexGard SPECTRA comes in. The...
Human trafficking is a serious matter that exploits victims for profit, stripping them of their freedom and rights. Yet many don’t understand the severity of these nefarious activities. Tameka Hill was once in the dark about this global issue. Now...
The gorgeous SAINT International quartet of Wayne Booth, Sanique Dill, Winston Lawrence and Breana Carson add a dash of Caribbean flavour to hot-off-the-press fashion stories for French magazines Double and Le Magazine du Monde, the Greek edition...
The lead-up to Reggae Sumfest’s big nights was anything but ordinary. From old-school dancehall energy at Monday’s Street Dance to the chic calm of Tuesday’s All White and the bold, glitzy vibe of Blitz on Wednesday, patrons showed up and showed...
WESTERN BUREAU: Every road trip back to Montego Bay, particularly during Reggae Sumfest, brings me the anticipation of the lights, bass, and dancing to the sweetness of a music that transcends love and unity. It is the journey itself, sweet,...
The Coconut Runway Show, presented by Trendzy by Ackeilia, transformed New Haven Avenue in St Andrew into a hub of island style on Saturday. Ackeilia Caine, the designer behind the brand, took to the runway to deliver a line-up of swimwear and...
The whimsical atmosphere stretched into Saturday for the second staging of The Book Fairy Festival, where literary fanatics gathered and imaginations came alive. All the fairy dust led to The Jamaica Pegasus, home to purple couch chats; audiobooks...
Fitness enthusiasts gathered at Emancipation Park last Thursday for Power in the Park, a free outdoor workout hosted by Powerade. The after-work event was led by certified trainer Andre Brown, popularly known as Supreme Body Sculpting JA, and...
Trendzy by Ackeilia’s Coconut Runway Show made a splash in St Andrew over the weekend, where fashion met festivity in a celebration of all things summer. The event unveiled a sizzling lineup of swim and resortwear, plus an athleisure drop with Body...
Just in time for a summer of movement and mindful living, the debut of the Coconut Trendzy x Body by WATO athleisure collection brought fresh, stylish energy to Jamaica’s fitness scene. Launched at the Coconut Runway Show in St Andrew, the...
