Working in the local banking industry, Terise Kettle is happy to see others like herself making strides in financial services. But she believes there is a lot of room for growth, noting that the players are not as creative as they should be in...
The joy of movement and hidden language of the soul, better known as dance, has always resonated in the heart of Christina Evans. So, when she began seeking the answer to the question of ‘what’s next’, the familiarity of the beat encouraged her to...
It is said that love knows no distance. But it has certainly gone the distance for Sherika Gibson and Andre Evans. The lovebirds, who hail from Clarendon, grew up in the same community. Once their hearts found each other in high school, there was...
Who knew that summer was the best time to renovate your space? We did! The days are much longer, increasing the work time. Founder and creative director of Spaces Jamaica, Janelle Pantry-Coke, understood the assignment at hand when she hosted at...
Making an imprint in the style and fashion space may be a hurdle, but local fashionista Jodi-Ann ‘Phoenix’ Tucker has been clearing the mark with her unique appeal. That pull has garnered collaborations which has seen her social presence being a...
The sweet aromas of fresh herbs and spices happily wafting in the open air is one of the most inviting scents for any foodie. It is our flavour that makes us distinctly Jamaican. But how many of us can capture the essence of this rich taste in our...
The summer season has already started, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to have the best body of your life. As a fitness instructor for over two decades, Kurt Dunn, better known as BodybyKurt, has received many questions about how to start the...
Nicholas Haynes got a preview of his beautiful bride, Isheka Watson, at their first look and his eyes glistened with excitement. That spark of romance grew bigger and brighter as the loving couple said ‘I do’ at Caymanas Golf Club, celebrating...
It was ’beer’ excitement when local patrons arrived at the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen (JFDK) in Barbican for the Kingston City Beer Fest. The two-night event, which got under way last Thursday and Friday, did not disappoint in giving patrons an...
Inspiring wellness has always been the plan for health and fitness expert, Melissa McIntosh. Armed with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology, this holistic nutritionist and certified health coach found that a focus on mental health impacts...
With social media, there’s no telling where sharing a post can take you. For Gleneice Smith and Jovhaun Ellis, it was this defining moment of serendipity that clicked from ‘like’ to love, before subscribing these hearts to holy matrimony three...
Some people call it gardening; others plant parenting. Regardless of the title, the role still remains tried and true — it’s nature lovers doing what brings them peace: caring for flowers and other seedlings. Sasheena Henry is no...
To many children, a dad is a living superhero. It’s an incredible title for men who, by all accounts, are going through the ebb and flow of parenting. Many are honoured by this crowning, noting that the responsibility is humbling and life-changing...
Before vegan and before plant-based, there was ital. And if the launch of the Ital Food Fest is anything to go by, then foodies are in for an enticing treat on July 15. Specially invited guests gathered at Devon House last week Wednesday to kick...
Growing up in Mount Salem, St James, Dr Venessa Walker always dreamt of becoming a doctor, until she was introduced to chiropractic. Today, the Jamaica-born practitioner has a doctorate in the field and has opened her own practice, much to the...
Dancing in the spotlight of their wedding reception, Adiasha Gordon gazed longingly into the eyes of her husband, Fitzroy Thomas, to the sound of Perfect by Ed Sheeran. The stare reciprocated, it was a reflection of the love they share and the...
Feel the fear and do it anyway. Dyllan Anthony recalled detesting flights so much that she required medications to make it through any journey by air lasting more than two hours. But she loved exploring different cultures. “Living in melting pots...
Soft, light and blissfully sweet. If you’ve missed the random pop ups in Kingston and St Catherine or weren’t able to camp out for the official opening at Waterloo Road over the weekend, and you still haven’t had your fill of the newest sweet...
If flavour is a part of a culture’s DNA, then consider pots and pans the perfect tools for telling the mouthwatering story. E-book author and self-taught home cook Typhanie Stewart crafts this tale for readers and fellow food lovers. “Creativity is...
Dancehall artiste Tifa is on a new weight-loss programme, and says she is already close to her goal of shedding 30 pounds in three months, having lost nine and a half pounds in two weeks along with six inches off her waist by week three. Her...
It was circa 2006 – the season of love. And to celebrate the special occasion, Nicholi Stevens surprised Latara Boodie with a beautiful basket packed with a big teddy bear and other niceties. He was her very first Valentine at Campion College. And...
By all fashion accounts, style says who you are without ever uttering a word. With that strut of confidence, Kimone Davis remains authentic with her creative expression of stunning couture on and off the runway. “I am a radiographic technician by...
Vanassa Metzger sat in her master’s class minding her own business when the man who would become her husband walked into the lecture room. Tasked with group work, a classmate suggested to Vanassa that Khamar Facey join them because he was handsome...
With temperatures set to rise to new levels this summer, it’s a great time to cool things down and make the holiday memorable with creative and educational engagement. Amashika Lorne is aiming to do just that with a summer camp set to run from...
When adventurer Travis Rhooms began receiving requests to share his location, he decided to share his passion for travel with others in the most unique of ways — through a travel app dubbed Island Destinations. “Island Destinations is a new local...
