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Published:Monday | April 24, 2023 | 12:42 AM

In a world that is rapidly evolving through technology and innovation, science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) fields are at the forefront of progress. In the midst of this exciting landscape, Godiva Golding, founder of...

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 1:04 AM

Sygnus currently stands as one of the Caribbean and Latin America’s leading alternative investment companies. Playing a key role in the firm’s rapid expansion in the Caribbean is Elizabeth James, vice-president and head of wealth and client...

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 1:02 AMAaliyah Cunningham - Flair Writer -

Three-time national barebow archery champion Brittney Kow has found herself proving that women are limitless. In November last year, the top archer competed in the Archery Jamaica 50 Meter barebow tournament and took home the top prize, all while...

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 1:01 AM

EDITOR Jamila Litchmore ASSISTANT EDITOR - LIFESTYLE AND ONLINE Debra Edwards WRITERS Krysta Anderson Aaliyah Cunningham Stephanie Lyew COVER DESIGN Brent Gordon LAYOUT Joseph Cunningham Sydonie Sutherland ON THE COVER P 6....

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 12:58 AMKrysta Anderson - Flair Writer

Casandra Smith Scott, the chief executive officer of and the artist at MakeupbyCas, is all about matching confidence from the foundation through the ‘less is more’ technique. Having spent over a decade in the field of cosmetology, her ultimate...

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 12:55 AMCarl Gilchrist - Gleaner Writer

This month marks 20 years since Barbara Richards has been helping drug addicts kick their habit through her work with Adult and Teen Challenge Jamaica in Ocho Rios, St Ann, where she is director of the women and children division. Over those...

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 12:53 AMKrysta Anderson - Flair Writer

As adults, it’s easy to relate to the notion that when life gives you lemons, you make a lemon cocktail. Having explored the field of marketing at one of the biggest spirits companies in Jamaica, she was instrumental in the creation of the J. Wray...

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 12:50 AMKrysta Anderson - Flair Writer

“Being a mother means everything to me,” says the chief executive officer of Massy Distribution Jamaica Limited, Janine Chen. It is for this reason that she said goodbye to her travelling job and set her sights on a more grounded and wholesome...

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 12:49 AMStephanie Lyew - Flair Writer

A udrie Allwood has proven that muscles aren’t only for men. The three-time Caribbean Lightweight Champion, three-time Miss Jamaica Bodybuilding and Fitness Champion, and two-time Miss Florida Champion has been at the helm of the Jamaica...

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 12:47 AM

Senior legal professional Maia Wilson has a passion for the empowerment of people, especially women, and girls, which began during her time spent at St Andrew High School. “As the ladies of ‘The St Andrew High School for Girls’, we were always...

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 12:45 AM

According to the global research forum Catalyst 2021 Women In Management study, women accounted for 31 per cent of senior-management roles, while 26 per cent of CEOs and managing directors were women. Martha Miller, CEO of National Rums of...

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 12:43 AMAaliyah Cunningham - Flair Writer

Dr Jackie Greene is a faith speaker who walks purposefully in her role to help liberate the minds and spirits of women across the world through obedience to Christ. Her work creates a sanctuary for women to develop, and be strengthened enough to...

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 12:39 AM

When Tamii Brown was appointed as general manager of one of Jamaica’s leading manufacturers in 2022 she was well prepared. Brown, who was employed with Salada Foods Jamaica Limited for five years was excited at the prospect of a new challenge....

Published:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 12:38 AM

Toni-Ann Neita Elliott started working with Sterling Asset Management in 2015 as assistant vice president of personal financial planning with the role of managing and servicing individual and corporate client accounts, as well as growing the...

Published:Monday | February 1, 2021 | 12:21 PMKrysta Anderson/Flair Writer

“You had me at ‘Hello’.” Don’t you just love when iconic television lines play out in reality? Albeit delivered a little differently than in Jerry Maguire, this simple greeting led to the happily ever after of Jhané Palmer and Keneil Allen. The...

Published:Monday | February 1, 2021 | 12:20 PMKhanique McDaniel/Flair Writer

Growing up in August Town, St Andrew, love and laughs were plenty for Keisha Bailey, but so was her innate nature for more. As such, it came as no surprise when the 36-year-old took her foundation in finance from Jamaica to Canada where she is now...

Published:Monday | February 1, 2021 | 12:20 AMKrysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer -

Female empowerment either starts from a place of emulation or develops as an act of becoming the change you would like to see in the world. For Gabriela Morris, it is shaping up to be an inspiring blend of the two. The political world can be very...

Published:Monday | April 20, 2020 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/Lifestyle Writer

It is definitely a make-or-break season for those trying to balance career and COVID-19 at home. For some, it is the ideal time to reconnect with themselves, family members and get creative with work. While with others, the cookie crumbles and they...

Published:Monday | March 30, 2020 | 12:10 AM

Women with endometriosis have significantly higher rates of depression than women in the general population. That’s according to psychiatrist Dr Kristen Robinson-Barrett. It’s the end of endometriosis month, so Flair spoke to the expert to explore...

Published:Monday | March 30, 2020 | 12:10 AM

“As the large wooden doors of the chapel opened and I saw my bride for the first time, our minds and hearts communicated in a way only love could evoke.” This sincere sentiment, echoed by the proud groom, only expresses a drop in the ocean of...

Published:Monday | March 23, 2020 | 12:20 AM

Famous American poet and singer Maya Angelou shared this about matters pertaining to the heart: “Love recognises no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” What started out as an...

Published:Monday | March 9, 2020 | 12:16 AM

“Don’t use social media to impress people, use it to impact people.” – Dave Willis This is the strategy used by The Distinguished’s 2020 Social Media Personality of the Year, Dr Terri-Karelle Reid, who has, in some aspect, impacted the...

Published:Monday | March 9, 2020 | 12:16 AM

At age 13, Nadeen Matthews Blair, chief executive officer of the NCB Foundation, challenged the tide to prove to a guidance counsellor at her United States-based school, that black girls can overcome all odds to become powerful leaders. Matthews...

Published:Monday | March 9, 2020 | 12:16 AM

M arketing guru and smashing entrepreneur Danielia McLean is known to the business and communication worlds as a powerhouse fiercely working to clutch success. Finding a novel business idea can be difficult; pursuing it, successfully, even more so...

Published:Monday | March 9, 2020 | 12:15 AM

At the beginning of the year, influencers took social media by storm – sharing the numerous books they read in 2019. If you are like most persons, you were probably thinking, “How did they find the time to read that many books?” As children, many...

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