With an opening ceremony unlike that of past games, the 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off last Friday amid worldwide fanfare. The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, celebrating the occasion, hosted a pre-games fashion parade in its lobby featuring the models of...
Beauty pageant first-timers cosmetic surgeon Dr Sandra Swaby, 52, and health and wellness coach Elaine Allen-Landy, 59, are filled with joy and reflective following Sunday’s Miss Universe Jamaica grand coronation, where the two performed...
The grand coronation of the Miss Universe Jamaica pageant was a royal affair that saw members of the public out in droves, eager to witness the crowning of a new queen. Though it was 25-year-old pharmacy student Rachel Silvera who was crowned Miss...
Gifting himself a ‘wholesome’ treat for his 50th birthday, Elon Parkinson, Digicel’s head of communications and government relations and now business owner, gathered family, including his mum and sister, friends, and specially invited guests such...
The Heineken Silver Room 2.0 brought together familiar faces for a dynamic boiler room experience with DJs Kryptic, Tyler, Bloodline Franco, and UK sensation Changing Currents. The Chinese Benevolent Association reverberated with music, pulsating...
For many people of a certain age, high school physical education or gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out that both those things can be true, but the...
The romance between Michelle Thomas and Patrick Nelson began in 2018 during a routine visit to Michelle’s law office. Although Patrick, an entrepreneur, was there to inquire about one of her employees, he was immediately captivated by her. Soon...
The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston added a touch of Parisian flair with the grand opening of their Olympic Village viewing experience. The event featured a glamorous fashion show courtesy of Deiwght Peters of SAINT International, a soirée...
Samantha Robinson has made a name for herself in the local wedding industry with LuxBrides JA. It’s no wonder that she won the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award four years in a row. “Our success is as a result of the tremendous support we have been...
It is every bride-to-be’s dream to find the perfect gown. With over 12 years of experience carefully curating bridal collections, bridal boutique owner, Sara Stanford is finally saying ‘I do’ to a collection of her own. Stanford’s decision to...
Last March, Tika De Niro, then Tika Rutherford, happened upon Arthur De Niro poolside at a country club. Though at the time she was on the tail end of a relationship, she felt a kinship with this stranger. According to her, their souls had met in...
The terrace at the GraceKennedy Group Harbour Street headquarters came alive last Thursday as the food distribution and manufacturing company, Grace Foods, launched its inaugural Grace Food Festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, August...
Last year, when Dr Jordanne Lauren Levy was crowned Miss Jamaica Universe 2023, doubt was the chief emotion in her mind, even clouding the initial excitement of her accomplishment. One year later, she is confident, settled and joyful. Looking back...
Matthew and Kimberley Silvera have always celebrated their anniversary in a big way. This time around was no different. The dynamic duo, led by sweet sentiment, took a loving stroll down memory lane to where their journey began: Titchfield High...
Our dream house exploration today seeks to unravel the undisclosed location of this architectural treasure, in supposed uncharted territory in Trelawny. We traverse deep into the jungle-like, tropical woodland thriving with wildlife, eventually...
Broomie Broomie! This lively chant has been echoed from many streets across the island, in an effort to keep this rich local cleaning tradition alive. In the face of tragic circumstances, recording artiste and veteran broom-maker, Jahdon, found...
The celebration started last Saturday night at the Caribbean Airlines booth at Reggae Sumfest, followed by champagne at the Jamaica Tourist Board booth. And on Sunday, the tribute continued as friends of Janet Silvera hosted a birthday soirée for...
Brand alignment with luxury fashion remains top of mind for SAINT International. Two stars from the Deiwght Peters-led modelling agency – Brit Knight and Naki Depass – were recently handpicked as faces for the latest projects of Gucci, Hermès, and...
Shanique Sinclair is ‘Shanz the Book Fairy’, spreading her long-harboured love of literature to her Instagram followers and members of her Friday Night Bookish Lyme Book Club. Unsatisfied with the existing reading culture in Jamaica, the...
The Friends of Hope Institute hosted an enchanting evening at the Little Theatre last Friday. The Grand Gala National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) of Jamaica Recital not only showcased the remarkable talents of the NDTC, but also served as a...
Reggae Sumfest Nights One and Two remain abuzz with talks of favourite moments and performances. Friday kicked off with acts like Aidonia, Armanii, Dexta Daps, and Capleton, while Saturday featured reggae crooner Beres Hammond, international singer...
Some heroes wear capes, but in the case of Odette Nelson, they wear white coats. On May 8, when Nelson bravely shared the life-changing story of her battle with ischaemic heart disease with The Gleaner, the unthinkable happened. Thanks to the swift...
One Saturday night at the start of 2021, Alexis Bowen was patiently waiting at the bus stop in Three Miles, Kingston, to meet a friend. Suddenly, two strange men rode past her on a bike. When her eyes met those of the pillion rider, he asked his...
After a week of exciting events, Reggae Sumfest concluded with a bang over the weekend with Nights One and Two of its music festival. Night One showcased anticipated acts like Dexta Daps, Aidonia, and Teejay, while Night Two featured legendary...
Food, fun, music and rum were the perfect quartet for patrons to enjoy at the much-anticipated Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Festival, held on Thursday at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay. Despite the downpour of rain in the...
