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Published:Saturday | September 30, 2023 | 12:07 AM

The Governor General’s Medal of Honour Presentation Ceremony and Reception, held on Thursday, at King’s House, acknowledged the remarkable dedication and commitment of individuals who have devoted their lives to national development. The medals...

Published:Saturday | September 30, 2023 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Despite her decade-long career in marketing, Lackesha Pitter has always been curious about her creative side. After undergoing surgery in 2018, she decided to purchase a candle-making kit to occupy herself during the eight-week recovery period....

Published:Friday | September 29, 2023 | 12:09 AM

There were showers of blessings just hours before the official launch of the Grace Tropical Rhythm Port Royal Seafood Festival. But that didn’t deter specially invited guests from making their way to Grand Hotel Excelsior on Wednesday night. Since...

Published:Friday | September 29, 2023 | 12:06 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

BORN OUT of a desire to upgrade the quality of merchandise available to tourists when they visit the island, Taneish Miller started Kalia...

Published:Friday | September 29, 2023 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

In 2020, Camargo Kerr made her debut in the world of style, aiming to blend her distinctive walk with the realm of exceptional fashion. Since then, this passionate style enthusiast has established herself as a celebrated thrifter and upcycler,...

Published:Thursday | September 28, 2023 | 12:07 AM

SAINT International stars Tami Williams and Brit Knight are holding court with trendsetting American and Italian brands which summoned the Jamaican beauties to be the faces for their fall and spring collections. Fresh from her New York Fashion...

Published:Wednesday | September 27, 2023 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Unresolved wounds and depression have led individuals from various backgrounds, including social media influencers, entertainers, adults and even children, to tragically end their lives due to the overwhelming challenges and pressures they face....

Published:Wednesday | September 27, 2023 | 12:06 AM

Whether on the runway or a platform, no honour was spared for these multihyphenates of Jamaican descent. From Los Angeles and Washington, DC, in the United States to the Italian city of Milan , Kerry Washington, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Naomi Campbell...

Published:Tuesday | September 26, 2023 | 12:07 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

No one or nothing else mattered for Andre Williams and Jheanelle Cameron when they first met. They describe their first encounter as fireworks. They did not want the moment to end as they felt a connection with each other that they had never felt...

Published:Tuesday | September 26, 2023 | 12:06 AM

Though not a Renaissance Tour affair, attendees of the Heineken Silver media launch last Thursday got the silver memo as they supported the latest addition to the Heineken family. Held on Harbour Street in downtown, Kingston, influencers, beer...

Published:Monday | September 25, 2023 | 12:09 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

At Massy Distribution (Jamaica) Limited, Mervelyn Harvey-Doughorty holds the title of assistant vice-president and head of human resources, but to her staff, she is affectionately known only as Aunty Merve. Described as the “ultimate people-person...

Published:Sunday | September 24, 2023 | 12:08 AM

Humankind has been fixated with living close to the sky. If it’s not a home built high in the mountains, the penthouse of a skyscraper, or the plan by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, to...

Published:Sunday | September 24, 2023 | 12:06 AM

NEW YORK (AP): As the first black model to grace the cover of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, a muse to Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali and a film star, Donyale Luna’s life story was ready made for Hollywood. So how did the statuesque beauty who broke...

Published:Sunday | September 24, 2023 | 12:05 AM

In the world of financial services, where evolution is constant and foresight is paramount, Kenroy Kerr’s rise to the role of interim chief executive officer at Dolla Financial Services has captured interest around the man and the role he now...

Published:Saturday | September 23, 2023 | 12:06 AM

In a moving display, filled with literary art, the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) unveiled the Jamaica Poetry Archive at 10A West King’s House Road in St Andrew, on Thursday night. Dubbed ‘Strictly Poetry’, the event saw poets, educators,...

Published:Saturday | September 23, 2023 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

As a young child, Justine Harrison would go to plant shows with her mother and aunt. During those trips, she and her sister found themselves stuck with the onerous task of carrying around all purchased items. Reflecting on this memory as an adult,...

Published:Friday | September 22, 2023 | 12:06 AM

It was a night of fashion, flair and fun at the inaugural Digicel Business Achievers Club Awards held at the AC Hotel Kingston. The red-carpet event was a glam celebration of style and service, highlighting the outstanding achievements of the...

Published:Friday | September 22, 2023 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Entrepreneur Susan Smith’s experience with colourism led her to write her first children’s book, Little Black Girl. Now, she is back with a story for boys as well called Hey Black Boy. “ Hey Black Boy is about inspiring and encouraging young black...

Published:Thursday | September 21, 2023 | 12:09 AM

On Tuesday, the RJRGLEANER Honour Awards spotlighted an exceptional display of Jamaican talent and excellence. The night came alive with exciting performances by Joby Jay and the dynamic duo Av...

Published:Wednesday | September 20, 2023 | 12:08 AM

Exclusive shows, dramatic looks and celebrity appearances are the major highlights from London Fashion Week, and this year was no different. The Burberry show, saw several stars in attendance for the showing of the brand’s Spring Summer 2024...

Published:Wednesday | September 20, 2023 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Growth and self-improvement are always admirable, at any age. Javado Willis knew that things were heading down a rough path when he began taking pills for high blood pressure to get through the day. Determined to make a change, he took matters into...

Published:Tuesday | September 19, 2023 | 12:07 AM

Sandals Montego Bay hosted a party that left tour operators, travel agents, and members of the international media with an enviable benchmark last Wednesday. Although dubbed a ‘Final Night’ soirée, the closing of the Jamaica Product Exchange 2023...

Published:Tuesday | September 19, 2023 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Othniel Brissett initially joined Tinder for a good time, but found his lifetime in the beautiful eyes of Cion Robinson. Their journey began with a mutual swipe, followed by weeks of scintillating conversation, and a first date, which took an...

Published:Monday | September 18, 2023 | 12:06 AM

With decades in the music industry, Mark ‘Buju Banton’ Myrie proved on Saturday that there is only one Gargamel. Fans and artistes alike came out in their numbers to support the album release party for Born For Greatness, held at Di Lot on Constant...

Published:Sunday | September 17, 2023 | 12:07 AM

Fabulous at 40, Lititia Myers Gray pulled out all the stops for her ruby birthday celebration at the breathtaking Kai Kí Villa in Mammee Bay, recently. The unforgettable seaside soirée saw family and friends of the ECHE boss gather to celebrate her...

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