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Published:Tuesday | April 11, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

They often say out with old and in with the new. Who would ever apply this same concept to their choice of bun for the Easter?With many taking a more holistic approach to life, maybe it's time to try a healthier version of the sweet seasonal staple...

Published:Monday | April 3, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Italian actress Sophia Loren once said,; “Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful.” But sometimes, a woman feels she needs a little help along the way to bring out her beauty. That's where plastic...

Published:Monday | April 3, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Australian sex therapist, journalist, and clinical psychologist Bettina Arndt once said, "Women hope men will change after marriage but they don't ..." But maybe us women, have been approaching marriage wrong all along. Maybe...

Published:Tuesday | April 4, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

They always say if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen. But last Saturday, young chefs were placed in a different hot seat when Tarragon and Thyme (T...

Published:Wednesday | April 5, 2017 | 11:09 AMKrysta Anderson

For some women, their hair is everything! They say that you can tell a lot about a woman’s personality by the way she styles her hair. Well, if your hair could talk, what would it say to you? Giving new meaning to term ‘hairsay’,...

Published:Tuesday | March 28, 2017 | 10:39 AMKrysta Anderson

From being different to making a difference"If you desire to make a difference in the world, you must be different from the world."- Elaine S. DaltonNo one epitomises this statement more than English Literature lecturer, Kevin Powell. Currently the...

Published:Wednesday | March 29, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

The tropical oasis of Hope Gardens was given a splash of vibrant colours for JMMB's Kaleidoscope last Friday night. The night of colourful expression saw corporate clients and other specially invited guests arriving in fine fashion and shuttled to...

Published:Tuesday | March 28, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

The JMMB Group sure knows how to throw a party!Last Friday night, they invited their corporate clients to experience a night of colourful expression with 'Kaleidoscope'.They not only danced the night away in fine fashion, they were treated to a...

Published:Wednesday | March 29, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Easter season is just around the corner, and you know what that means? It's time to indulge in the sweet decadence, better known to us as bun and cheese.Now, I know what you might be thinking, you might have your preferred branded staple that you...

Published:Wednesday | March 29, 2017 | 11:11 AMKrysta Anderson

The battle between the musical genres — soca and dance hall, have been a heated one in our society. One we originated, the other we’ve adopted from our fellow Caribbean nation — Trinidad and Tobago. However, in recent years, we...

Published:Wednesday | March 22, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

It was Buju Banton who sang, "It's not an easy road. Many see the glamour and the glitter and think it's a bed a rose." And for those who have experiences with affairs of the heart, nothing rings truer. But sometimes, in order to reach to the rose,...

Published:Monday | March 20, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

You know how they say, 'out with the old and in with the new?' Who says the new is always a good thing? Sometimes issues don't really lie within old customs, but are deeply embedded within newer, overworked ones. So how do we go about...

Published:Tuesday | March 21, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Bully beef, corned beef, whatever you may call it, has been coming under some serious fire recently, with the government putting a ban on the canned good being imported from Brazil, for reasons of contamination. So we took our questions to our...

Published:Tuesday | March 14, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Whether you like pina coladas, getting drunk in the rain, or you're more willing to rock the boat and have a private party with members only, there's no denying those sweet sounds of oldies but goodies echoing easy in the...

Published:Monday | March 6, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

While they say there's nothing to a child like his or her mother and/or father, according to American writer Alex Haley, "Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of...

Published:Thursday | March 16, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Deck the ship with 'wuk up' bodies. 'Tis the season to be jolly, in soca of course. With carnival season already in full swing, socaphiles have their fair share of party options to choose from. So, if last Saturday, you didn't set sail into soca...

Published:Tuesday | March 7, 2017 | 4:22 PMKrysta Anderson

English cook and television presenter Delia Smith once said, "Food is for eating, and good food is to be enjoyed. I think food is, actually, very beautiful in itself." Sharing similar sentiment is New York Chef, Shawain Whyte.He has not only spent...

Published:Friday | March 10, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

On the heels of International Women's Day, with the theme for the year being 'Be bold for change,' JMMB has once again stepped up to the plate and knocked the ball out of the park by creating a new and innovative initiative geared towards standing...

Published:Thursday | March 9, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Full-figured women are no longer smaller in number but larger in life and personality. Well, that is certainly the case for those born and raised in the Caribbean.Women can now embrace their size, celebrate their diverse beauty and care for their...

Published:Thursday | March 9, 2017 | 4:58 PMKrysta Anderson

Just about everyone saw the whole 'Spugs' debacle unfold in last Sunday's Gleaner. In an advertisement placed in the form of a letter, Damian, expressed remorse for his wrong doings towards his wife Kay, whom he affectionately called...

Published:Thursday | March 2, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Back in the day, men would often say, that a woman's place should be in the kitchen. Isn't that something? We have come a far way since then, with women taking charge, dominating in just about every domain possible. This week, in honouring...

Published:Monday | February 27, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Breastfeeding in public places is still a thorny issue, with many mothers complaining of getting dirty looks from strangers and literally being told to do it somewhere private.Imagine working somewhere...

Published:Tuesday | February 28, 2017 | 2:53 PMKrysta Anderson

The Dominican Republic celebrated 173 years of independence in fine style at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday.Guests were out, meeting and greeting in fashionable numbers during the cocktail hour of the evening. They also used the...

Published:Tuesday | February 28, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

As we begin the Lenten season, many opt to give up certain habits and tendencies for the season. For those of us who are planning to focus on our figure, we tend to put some restrictions on our palate.Food asked a few of its readers what food they...

Published:Thursday | February 23, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Returning to the motherland has been the dream for so many yearning for a deeper connection to their roots. And the 'Dora' in Jamaican Ariane Collman decided go on an adventure, taking a trip to South Africa for her 30th birthday. The visit, a dream...

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