Have you been in a ‘change initiative’ recently? How did it work out? At some point, be it in our families, larger group, organisation, community or at the national level, a degree of planned change is required. When the degree of change is limited...
There are many reasons why, beyond the simple goodness of their hearts, people volunteer. Oftentimes, it is a combination of factors that motivates a person to begin and continue volunteering. Looking to make a real, lasting, and rewarding...
At age 12, this Munro old boy decided he needed to create a revenue stream for himself to alleviate the burden on his mother, after she was made redundant from the Appleton Estate, where she worked in the main testing lab. Coupled with that,...
The Blue Mountains of Jamaica are known for their tranquil vistas which span the parishes of Portland, St Thomas, St Mary, and St Andrew. Home to one of Jamaica’s most diverse montane forests, the Blue Mountains contains a number of hidden gems,...
Open hostility. Lack of cooperation. Undermining. Silos. This scenario applies to many organisations, with very negative impact on performance, engagement, job satisfaction and staff retention. Other woes include duplication of work, poor customer...
Q Dear Doc, I need your help. My boyfriend and I decided to try oral sex, and a few days after, I started having burning and itching in my vagina. It was extremely uncomfortable and I googled what it could be; it said it was a yeast infection. I...
American media practitioner extraordinaire Oprah Winfrey once declared, “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” Empowering others with the thrill of ‘flashing beauty’ is photographer Nicolina Diabo. Diabo...
Meet Clarendon native Sophia Gabriel. Mother of two and Christian for 25 years, Gabriel has been making strides to help others find their way and walk in their God-given purpose. A life and spiritual coach, banking professional, adjunct lecturer...
The shoreline illuminates with the beacon of modernistic design, leaving onlookers transfixed with its clean, simplified, geometric shapes of concrete and large swathes of glazing (glass), accentuated by the mesmerising vastness of its turquoise...
Can You Keep A Secret? Dress your skimpy best at Secrets, at Rockaway Lounge, 44 Half-Way Tree Road, on Friday, July 26. Best lingerie outfit wins US$100 Poetry Poetry B.LO.C. presents, Food For Thought poetry and fashion show, at Footprint Cafe...
Howard Johnson Jr’s story is one of growth and transformation. It is the story of a man who has turned his challenges into successes and his mistakes into life lessons that benefit both him and those he has touched. When the tale of his life is...
A waterfront house is considered worldwide as the most romantic, intriguing and restful place to call home. The curative interplay of water and architecture promotes immeasurable physical and psychological benefits, which is why we pay far more for...
Nothing is more homely than being met with a sense of organisation, beauty and peace. The foyer table is the ideal piece of accent furniture that adds a welcoming finished touch to your home. A more beautiful and welcoming entryway is guaranteed to...
Q Dear Doc, I saw in The Gleaner earlier this week, an article about exercises to tighten the vagina. However, it was rather short. I am very interested in this as I feel as though my vagina could do with some tightening (my boyfriend is...
Lisa Weed articulated a loving sentiment when she declared, “Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” Bringing family into focus by seizing those picture-...
“The prospect of an interaction with my former boss made me want to throw up, even years after. Yes, the stress of the relationship had impacted me physically as well. “I could never do anything right. My every action was questioned, put down or...
Balancing a number of hats, Marcia Rowe is an educator, writer, author, playwright and publisher. She is also the mastermind behind the summer production storytelling series, Summer Sparkle – a theatre arts project which takes participants through...
As the summer months are heating up, a few familiar things come to mind – warm weather, sunny beach days, barbecues, social gatherings, al fresco dining … and millennial pink. Millennial pink has been a timeless colour feature in fashion since its...
Going behind the scenes, Outlook explores different types of photography through the lens of photographers. Last week, we carried Tai ‘Images’ Black Girl Magic. This week, it’s all about Access ‘Granted’. Works of art deserve a good frame....
It has been said that life is not measured by the breath you take, but by the moments that take your breath away. Truer words could not epitomise your experience after visiting this fantasy environment. Applaud if you must – and you will – as this...
I asked Caribbean Leadership Conference participants if anyone felt that some members of their team were not a good fit. It was interesting to see how many thought that the composition of their team was not ideal. In our work with organisations,...
Q Dear Doc, I am a middle-age woman. I recently started dating a man and we finally had sex, but it was just dry! We had to stop during sex because he said his penis was getting sore. We did not use a condom and we did not have any lubricant. I am...
Following the success of their launch last year, which saw over 300 khaki uniforms being donated to several high schools across Jamaica, a group of Campion College students are once again calling on Jamaicans to donate gently worn khaki school...
I t h as been said that “Being a black girl now is like being a part of some super-exclusive, prestigious goddess organisation.” Endorsing this chic melanin phenomenon with a bit of black magic is maverick photographer, Donnette Mason. Today,...
Imagine being among a group of women that are focused on empowering other women by guiding them with real life experiences, and tips on overcoming the many curve balls in life. Last week, She Speaks, launched its invigorating lecture series at...
