Laughter took centre stage at the annual Christmas Comedy Cook-up on Boxing Day, as the ballroom of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel filled with patrons eager for jokes, jabs and much-needed relief after a challenging year. Now in its 22nd staging, the...
The behavioural characteristics of a house are determined by how its architecture and interior layout have been influenced by the distinct personality of its owners, how they think, feel, and behave. Take the Renaissance owner of this luxurious...
For Adrian Reynolds, success isn’t just measured in numbers or balance sheets. It is found in balance itself. Whether he is cycling through the hills of St Andrew, meditating at dawn, or hiking with his family in the crisp air of Holywell, Reynolds...
For Dr Bridgette Barrett, service is not seasonal, and Christmas in Parottee, St Elizabeth is a continuation of work that began long before the decorations went up. Since the passage of Hurricane Melissa, Barrett, a project management consultant...
At 24, Roshaun Wynter has spent his life advocating for others, guided by a belief that leadership is measured, not by title, but by service. Growing up in the Petersville District, Westmoreland, his story reflects a familiar rural narrative of...
With ongoing recovery efforts under way across the island, benefit concerts have taken centre stage this festive season, placing music and heart at the forefront. Among the most recent were ‘An Evening of Light, Music and Giving: One Love, One...
Kingston’s party scene pulsed at both ends of the spectrum as the Heineken-sponsored Big Wall Euro: Time delivered a high-energy clash of Afro house, EDM, Amapiano and reggae, complete with festival-style visuals, cold brews and Europe-inspired...
Every woman deserves to look and feel beautiful, no matter her age or size; that’s the cornerstone of Stephanie Elliott-Gunning’s 30+ Fashion Show and Expo. “I wanted to create a fashion show where people could come and look at themselves in a...
Reggae recording artiste and producer Skygrass is entering one of the most exciting and expansive chapters of his career — one where music, love, culture and storytelling collide. Fresh off the release of his latest album, Walking on Water, in...
Christmas is almost here. While many gifts are already wrapped and waiting beneath the tree, others are still trying to beat the clock. Between the season’s hustle and financial pressures, last-minute shopping can feel overwhelming. If you’re in...
Published:Wednesday | December 24, 2025 | 12:08 AM
WASHINGTON (AP): It is not unusual for a 20-something to text their mother in a panic from the doctor’s office, stuck on a question they did not expect. Even experienced patients forget medications, miss symptoms or remember their real concern only...
Published:Wednesday | December 24, 2025 | 12:06 AM
The energy was high at Kingston Polo Club at Caymanas Estates last Saturday as MainStage, powered by title sponsor Legend Jamaican Lager, brought house, Afro house, EDM and progressive beats to life. Benjamin ‘DJ Ben G’ Golding made his debut on...
It was the Sunday before Christmas as sunrise met style at the Daybreak Breakfast Party at Sabina Park in Kingston. The highly anticipated event brought colour to the grounds, transforming the space into a runway of brunch-ready looks. Guests...
Kimberley Titus made a beautiful entrance at Caymanas Golf Club in St Catherine, walking up the aisle to meet her groom, Leon Wellington, before family and close friends earlier this year. Although the couple had quietly tied the knot in a private...
All eyes were on Paris as the cast of Emily in Paris stepped out in style for the world premiere of Season 5 of the Netflix series. Star actress Lily Collins turned heads in Armani Privé, while Dolce...
When we stepped into HomeUp: Indoor and Outdoor Décor on a breezy weekday afternoon, Christmas wasn’t just in the air. It was in the lighting, the throws, and the music playing softly in the background. It’s the kind of boutique that feels bigger...
Going home should be easy, a familiar drive along a road you know by memory, leading back to the place that shaped you. But for Dr Kadijah Robinson, whose trips to and from Newmarket, St Elizabeth have become a duty, the road home is a reminder of...
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Hall of Fame came alive for its 31st staging at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, with specially invited guests and attendees arriving in elegant black-tie attire. The evening honoured the late Honourable...
Dozens of students at St Hilda’s Diocesan High School for Girls faced a sudden challenge when Hurricane Melissa swept through Jamaica, causing significant damage across several parishes, including sections of the school’s home parish of St Ann. The...
Stepping into her role as creative director for Yard Mas Carnival, Anna-Lisa Guthrie has designed two standout costumes for the season – Venus and Dali. Venus draws direct inspiration from ‘The Birth of Venus’ by Sandro Botticelli and is set within...
LEE’S FIFTH Avenue, known for its catchy 1980s television advertisements, starring a hip-looking and much-younger Lee Issa, launched its Lee’s Fifth Avenue Outdoors last Saturday. The trendy line, which aims to suit all tastes, has a modernist...
The Kingston College Chapel Choir brought festive cheer with its annual Christmas concert, held last Sunday under the theme Tidings of Comfort and Joy, at the historic St Augustine Chapel. Under conductor Audley Davidson, current students and old...
A true stalwart of Jamaica’s corporate landscape, the late Honourable Don Wehby left behind a rich legacy of leadership. The former senator and group chief executive officer of GraceKennedy Limited was officially inducted into the Private Sector...
Published:Wednesday | December 17, 2025 | 12:07 AM
Yard Mas kicked off Carnival 2026 with a hybrid Galleria costume presentation on Sunday at Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre, Kingston. The event showcased eight costumes—seven full looks and one Monday wear—designed by creators from Jamaica,...
Published:Wednesday | December 17, 2025 | 12:06 AM
Many Caribbean women in professional spaces feel persistently tired or emotionally drained at work, without always recognising it as burnout. Dr Kerriann Peart, a Jamaican-born leadership strategist now based in Barbados, has observed that many...
