Overjoyed at being selected as one of 22 competitors in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) FI WI Short Film Competition, first-time film-maker Nasika Alliman says she believes this contest is a stepping stone for her career in film-...
Despite a few unruly attendees, the Popcaan Off-To-School Fun Day held in Morant Bay, St Thomas, brought smiles, warmed hearts and relieved much of the back-to-school pressure faced by parents. Paulette Stewart, a resident from Morant Bay, St...
Co-national director of the Miss Universe Jamaica franchise, Mark McDermoth, says if the Miss Universe Organization decides to adjust its rules to make married women and women with children eligible to compete in what is the oldest international...
All roads lead to Negril as partygoers gear up for one of Jamaica’s largest event series — Dream Weekend. Ahead of the event, scheduled for July 29 to August 1, Kamal Bankay, chairman of Dream Entertainment Ltd, told The Gleaner that his team is...
After first appearing on the Reggae Sumfest stage in 2018, recording artiste D’Yani is gearing up to deliver what he describes as a “sensual performance” on Festival night two, set for the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in Montego Bay tonight...
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man has hailed the impact of veteran record producer Dave Kelly ahead of a special Reggae Sumfest performance dubbed the Madhouse Tribute that will honour Kelly’s contribution to the music industry. Speaking with The...
The temperature is rising, the days are getting longer, day parties, brunches and bikinis are in, and sweaters are in the back of the closet. June 21 marked the official start of summer and as wardrobes are being reimagined, fashion stylist and...
Known for her love, knowledge and unwavering will to promote reggae music locally and abroad, Andrea Davis embodies what it means to blend passion and purpose. From conceptualising International Reggae Day (IRD) in 1994 to organising the annual...
The Jamaica Rum Festival was among the last set of entertainment activities held before Jamaica went into lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, returning after a two-year lull, the festival promises to be the perfect way to kick-start...
With over two months since the reopening of the entertainment sector and the ease of travel restrictions since the pandemic, many are looking to compensate for the time spent in lockdown by living it up. But with the cost of living increasing...
Fashion stylist and creative director Neko Kelly is no stranger to helping people look and feel good. Now, he is ready to do so in a fresh way with the launch of his new skincare line – Rocstar Beauty. Speaking with The Gleaner, Kelly, who goes by...
