The laughter, the smiles, the revelry. Jubilation was at an all-time high among eager patrons who finally stepped outside on Wednesday for the first staging of I Love Soca since December 2019. The long-overdue event is the largest of its kind since...
The act of ‘adulting’ often comes with many responsibilities. One of which often includes renting a home, either for your personal freedom or to start a family. According to Realtor Associate Kimberly Irons, since the start of the pandemic in 2020...
With an old sheet or blanket in hand, fast food, fruits and a bottle of wine – Aliana Tomlinson would often venture to hidden gems all over the island. It’s no wonder that this explorer turned her hobby into an opportunity by starting her very own...
If your dining experience is rooted in expectation, consider it met and exceeded at Julie Mango Restaurant. Think of a symphony of flavours playing a sweet melody on your taste buds. A melting pot of herbs and spices, the popular eatery explores a...
Hidden gastronomic gems are just waiting to be discovered once you rove the streets of this beautiful island. In fact, we found one in the parking lot of Premier Plaza — Central Smoothie — home to one of the tastiest shakes in Kingston. As we...
When approaching a music career, vocalists are motivated to find their voice and sing out loud. After spending years nurturing young minds, Michael Sean Harris is hoping to help other performers do just that with his first book, Mike’s Pocket...
Brunching has become the top social event of the COVID-19 pandemic. And with a mantra like ‘Eat. Drink. Chive’, excitement is a natural feeling when considering taking part in Chive’s summer brunch offering. “Chef Paul Bennett’s carrot French toast...
Skydiving in the United States, swimming with sharks in Curaçao and climbing pyramids in Belize – Joni Wedderburn lives for the adventure. But when the pandemic placed a pause on travelling privileges, the adrenaline junkie took her explorations...
It’s all fun and games until a pandemic sends the world into complete lockdown. Queen of the pack, Charmaine Radway, realised that if she played her cards right, she could create something special in this anomalous time. So she came up with an...
An exciting experience awaits food aficionados who walk through the doors of Oceano. From the fascinating sushi bar, boasting a wide array of rolls to the sophisticated and diverse Japanese-Jamaican menu, the restaurant has garnered the attention...
Shaping minds and bodies through movement, Ivy Baxter is the foremother of modern contemporary dance in Jamaica. Now, her rich history will be told in a documentary by Johnnoy Johnson. A dancer, Johnson said it was important for him to share the...
It’s mango time! And the sweet pickings for fruit lovers worldwide would have to be a St Julian. Juliet Bodley, more popularly known as ‘Julie Mango’, ripened in the pandemic season on the social media platform, TikTok. And already, she is fleshing...
“If love is the rain, please send me a shower.” These words were soulfully rendered by Nazila Indira Mais, lead singer of the France-based Three Generation Blues Band. Mais’ music now is different from that of what the Jamaican girl sung growing up...
The belief that business should never be mixed with pleasure was never one that resonated with Romaine Rhoden and Tamaya Henry. In fact, the couple set aside countless hours to create their very own production company, BashaKoncepts. During his...
It is said that life is like ice cream, so let’s enjoy it before it melts. Entrepreneur Shanique Bethune knew that there was no time like the present to reach for her lifelong goals, and with summer swinging into high temperatures, why not cool...
Wine and cheese have entertained many social settings. With its complementary textures and tastes, this divine food pairing has been served as a pleasing appetiser or a light main course. So when event planners Chelsea Wauchope and Amanda Mckellar...
Allison Richards took an interest in hair adornments for little girls when her princess, Malia, was born in 2012. The excited mommy found it difficult to source hair accessories that suited her taste. So when a relative of hers gave her the...
Let’s give a warm welcome to the newest couple on the ‘chopping’ block for savoury indulgence: jerk chicken and Red Stripe beer. It is no secret that locals and islanders by creed and at heart have an affinity for the smoked delight. It’s that...
“My mom is one of my best friends. We’ve always joked and said we share a single brain cell because we’re always doing something ridiculous together and dying from laughter,” Simon Tomlinson told The Gleaner about his mother Tania McDonald-...
Tameka Hill is on a mission to motivate and inspire, especially now as COVID-19 is impacting many not just physically, but mentally as well. “I’ve always believed that I am a child of the people, and that’s actually what my name, Tameka, stands for...
A singer and world traveller, Shanique Sinclair is also a bibliophile, who would often collect books on her many sojourns. With the recent lockdowns and restrictions caused by the spread of COVID-19, she sought exploratory refuge within the...
Strawberries are synonymous with romance, but Fruit Treats Ja is here to dispel that rumour, declaring the sweet, fleshy delight as appropriate for all occasions, including Mother’s Day. “To me, chocolate-covered strawberries are the perfect gift...
Entrepreneur Patrice White stirred up emotions with her social media post last weekend about her days of working as a janitor at fast-food outlet McDonald’s before becoming a member of the management team and the invaluable lessons she learned...
The desire to “be what I didn’t see” is what drove entrepreneur Chad Smith to start an outreach initiative geared towards transforming the lives of young men and young entrepreneurs. Smith’s Reassemble initiative was officially launched last year,...
Driven by purpose, it’s hard to walk away from your goals when they come knocking at your door. So when his passion manifested itself in the form of economics, Etel Williams had no choice but to follow his calling. This resulted in the start of his...
