Stories by Latara Boodie

Located in the foothills of the Blue Mountain, nestled within lush vegetation enhanced by crisp fragrances of peppermint and pine, is where lifestyle meets environmental conservation, a stone's throw...

Every relationship comes with distinct milestones that couples have to overcome to solidify their bond. The popular Jamaican saying "see me and come live with me are two different things" is the mindset most locals have when it comes to talks about...

It is easy to appreciate a work of art at face value, where the surface is exciting and whimsical. However, below the depths of what meets the eye, is the invaluable virtue of an artist's interpretation of a world...

Children's book author Jean-Marie Hawthorn-DaCosta has dedicated her time and creative talent to producing authentic Jamaican children's publicationss. Her books depict the Jamaican culture and places...

As a woman, we are told we need to be soft, sweet and gentle which are just a few adjectives associated with being feminine. These connotations were bestowed upon us by society from the minute we received the double x chromosome which dictated our...

Earlier this year, the head boys and girls of some of the most prestigious high schools in Jamaica joined forces to implement change within their communities.After weeks of planning, they orchestrated the first...

The world is trending towards being more environmentally conscious of not only our impact on the planet, but also what we put inside and on our bodies. Products are becoming more organic and simplified in their make-up....

Imagine being able to shop for stylish work, appropriate maternity clothes and having a one-stop shop for all your mommy-to-be needs? Gina Tomlinson-Williams, owner of Mother's Choice, located at Shop #13...

Reggae Sumfest Director and Deputy Chairman Robert Russell helped to create the renown music festival in 1993. He is an integral member of the Sumfest family and enjoys the phenomenal performances and exuberant display of Jamaican culture each year...

Last Sunday, Funland Jamaica commemorated their first anniversary with one of the largest family-inclusive events in Kingston - Cariburst Brunch 'N' Play. The theme park which was once known as Coconut Park, decided to pull...

The ugly truth about having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is that there is no easy fix to managing this type of mental disorder.ADHD has become one of the most prevalent mental disorders...

Michelangelo once said, "The best artist has that thought alone which is contained within the marble shell; the sculptor's hand can only break the spell to free the figures slumbering in the stone." For Lorrian McMaster, art is...