Published:Tuesday | January 23, 2018 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
As is customary with Jamaican events, the opening of The Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience began with a prayer. As noted in the prayer by Oshane Ellis - general manager of The...
Published:Thursday | July 27, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
To wear a piece from Carcell Franciva is not simply to be clothed. In fact, in some cases the creativity in the design is reflected in just how the fabric hugs and covers just the intricacies of the body. It is that brand that represents a dream...
Published:Tuesday | June 27, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
Born and raised in the United States, Deborah Barrett dreamt of having a little yellow salon in Paradise - Jamaica.After working in the health-care system for almost 20 years, she decided to go to beauty school. She considered herself blessed when...
Published:Tuesday | July 4, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
It is said that maturity doesn't come with age, but rather with the acceptance of responsibility.It's not often that someone in their early 20s is ready to make big life moves. Lian Chen, however, is ready.At just 23 years old,...
Published:Monday | July 3, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
Palates in Mandeville and its environs, are jumping for joy as they have been thrilled with something new and different. Voila- by Lilee Bistro at Pear Tree Village Plaza in Mandeville, Manchester, is a place where the atmosphere, price and the food...
Published:Friday | June 23, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
Essential services are seen as those that are necessary for the safety and proper functioning of a society. In a world where the human body evokes different emotions and actions, it would be somewhat chaotic if persons were to walk around daily...
Published:Tuesday | June 6, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
What's a Sabrina Reynolds bag? It is pretty much whatever you want as they come in various shapes and sizes. But what makes her designs different?It is not simply the fact that leather is expensive or that the...
Published:Friday | May 26, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
The right kind of music can be very helpful in getting you through just about any situation or activity. It is equivalent to getting the right drug for that nagging pain but, of course ,it is important to get the prescription from an experienced and...
Published:Friday | May 12, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
Kids parties are swiftly shifting from bringing a cake and a few party hats to school or calling a few friends over with a dozen balloons to themed fantasies with life-sized characters and three-tier cakes fit for museums. From as early as age one,...
On Mother's Day, mothers are feted and pampered and made to feel like queens. Spouses and children use the day to show their appreciation for the sacrifices and never-ending work associated with motherhood. However, not all mothers enjoy the spa...
Published:Thursday | April 27, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
If you have any doubt whether you should buy your child's teacher a gift, stick around for a few minutes after drop off one morning. If the classroom happens to have decorative blocks, cleverly position yourself so you are not seen and watch as the...
Published:Sunday | April 23, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
It was by no means a trial run for first-timers Xaymaca on the road on Carnival Sunday. They came, they saw, they conquered.The out-of-many-one band rolled out a few minutes after 10 a.m. from the Knusford Express parking area with the threat of...
Published:Wednesday | April 19, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
KANDI KING has a face and body fit for prime commercial spots, and a personality that exudes positivity and glamour. At a glance, the television presenter may be seen as someone who lives life to the fullest, being a delightful social butterfly who...
Published:Friday | March 31, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
After being together for five years, Marlon Campbell and Justine East finally tied the knot on Saturday, March 25, 2017.Forgoing scattered rose petals or the possibility of choking out a surprised 'yes' because of an engagement ring placed carefully...
Published:Friday | March 24, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
As kids, we all daydream of having the perfect family and rushing out in the mornings to that perfect job. Melissa Scott graduated from university with a degree in computing and high hopes of being gainfully employed so she could take care of...
Published:Friday | March 10, 2017 | 11:30 AMTickoya Joseph
The excitement and thrill in the voice of Shannon Anderson hits you like that single ray of sunlight that peeks through the curtain at the break of dawn. Meeting her is like opening the window and allowing the warmth of the sunlight to arrest your...
Published:Friday | March 10, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
Gone are the days when fashionable wear was thought to be available for a certain body type. A part of Indigo Tribe's mandate is to provide comfortable yet chic wear for all women. Shannon Anderson is quite confident that this can be done without...
Published:Thursday | March 2, 2017 | 7:54 PMTickoya Joseph
Let there be light!Beaming with pride Camaria Spalding told the Flair of the warmth and sense of accomplishment she feels every time she helps a customer. The only female line woman currently employed to the Jamaica Public Service is tasked with...
Published:Thursday | February 23, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
Three years ago, Ashenafi Abayomi left his corporate job never to return.Walking away from what is seen as the norm, opened up endless possibilities, giving birth to Siwatu Jewelry.Once simply a hobby for Sentwali, his wife, jewellery making became...
Published:Thursday | February 16, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
Hidden between the sensual beats and infectious rhythms are stories that no doubt have a major impact on the creative process of the players in the music industry.Latifa Brown, known to most as 'Tifa', took persons back to school with her song Spell...
Published:Monday | February 13, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
High in the hills of Manchester stands a man of gratitude, pride and purpose. Garth Anderson, principal of Church Teachers' College in Mandeville, is driven by the need to make a positive impact on the...
Published:Friday | February 10, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
Marsha McFarlene has revolutionised the idea of gift-giving with her innovative and distinct subscription SugarplumBoxes.The former corporate employee hopes to take the hassle and stress out of finding the right gift, to making the experience a fun...
Published:Monday | January 23, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
Stepping into the Schwapps' household is like stepping into a museum of fine art. One is immediately captured by the bright smiles and intimate chatter among family members. The walls are filled with exquisite pieces, symbolic of...
Published:Thursday | January 26, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
After a hard day at work, music lovers now have a space to unwind with the introduction of Level Up Wednesdays. Staged at Level 96 Bar, located at 96 Hope Road, the aim is to bring people together and create a space for aesthetes to enjoy music by...
Published:Friday | January 13, 2017 | 12:00 AMTickoya Joseph
Fashion is always changing and, this year, the Sigma Run has turned its fashion statement up a notch. Trendy bracelets have been added to the catalogue in support of the 2017 Sigma Run.The bracelets skilfully designed by Gianna Fakhourie of Original...
