Last Friday at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, supporters far and wide gathered to witness the crowning of Miss Jamaica World 2024. For the event, where elegance met culture, the audience donned their Friday-night versions of their ‘Sunday bests’ to...
Cherished aspirations do come to fulfilment for so many of us who apply ourselves to our dreams with a positive mental attitude, hard work, and passion for what we do, among other prerequisites. Nariman Bharucha’s dreams have come true! He has...
After reigning for nearly two years as Miss Jamaica World, Shanique Singh says she has mixed feelings about moving on, calling the moment “bittersweet”. Though crowned on December 4, 2022, it was not Singh’s first go at the pageant. She first...
Stewart’s Automotive Group recently closed out summer in style with the launch of their latest lineup of pickups at the Chinese Benevolent Association on Old Hope Road. The evening, filled with music, good vibes, and top-of-the-line vehicles like...
In 2018, social media influencer Kerry-Ann ‘Chiney K Pop Girl’ Collins took a trip to India to film a season of her online series On My Mind. While in the Southeast Asian country, Collins was captivated by the haircare practices she saw being...
Supporters came out in droves for Mr World Jamaica’s grand coronation at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Sunday. Like the contestants, they too were dressed to the nines, as Tarique Barrett claimed the title. Something Extra has the social highlights...
Christopher Berry, class of 1976; Professor Trevor Munroe, class of 1959; Michael Hylton, class of 1968; and Christopher Chaplin, class of 1977, were inducted into the St George’s College Hall of Fame on Saturday, at the S Hotel. Celebrated for...
Randia Coakley has always been comfortable in her own skin, crediting the Caribbean for her confidence since the region is known for celebrating thicker women. But one conversation with a close friend sparked an interesting perspective, leading...
Published:Wednesday | September 4, 2024 | 12:05 AM
As art enthusiasts gathered to celebrate cultural fusion and artistic excellence at the recent Plié for the Arts 2024 Amalgamation Showcase, their fashion choices were on display. With rich, vibrant colours, bold patterns, and shimmering sequins,...
For Chauntelle Brown, it was all business when she was referred to a contact by one of her clients. The financial advisor at Sagicor Life Jamaica received a bit of a runaround from Bradley Gordon in 2018, who kept rescheduling before eventually...
Celebrating 60 years in music, Leroy Sibbles’ The Crowning Concert featured the man of the moment in high spirits as he reunited with musical friends like Etana, Duane Stephenson, Dean Fraser, and Singing Melody, to delight attendees at the Ranny...
The AC Hotel Kingston recently hosted the grand coronation of Mrs Universe Jamaica, a pageant that is a profound celebration of womanhood. With a proud history spanning more than two decades, Mrs Universe has long been a platform that honours the...
Dubbed the prince of fashion, celebrity designer and stylist Mike B has spent decades starting conversations and transforming fashion, all while staying connected to his Jamaican roots. “Fashion has an expiration date. Style is forever. And I grew...
This, unarguably, is a rare residential, architectural find! We searched relentlessly, convinced that the supposed rumours, our research, and exploration, would yield positive results. They did. Deep in the countryside of St Mary, the endless...
Travelling not to escape life, but to embrace it, island girl Kimberly Hanson took the opportunity of a lifetime to study in England on the prestigious Chevening Scholarship. What started out as a sojourn soon took flights years after and she would...
Last Saturday night, the lush lawns of Rose Hall Great House in Montego Bay came alive as the tourism industry’s finest gathered for the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s (JHTA) annual fundraiser. The event was a spectacular celebration of...
A unique convergence of music and conversation, Very Culture’s Creator Summit celebrated creativity, culture and Jamaica’s diverse and thriving creative community. A combination of education and entertainment, it featured trailblazers in our local...
They say, ‘breast is best’ but it’s not always love at first latch. Sometimes, new moms find themselves latching onto many challenges during the nourishing journey. As a midwife, Dannieth Pryce never imagined that after dealing with, counselling...
Grace Foods delighted palates by hosting its first-ever food festival. The family event, which got under way on Saturday at the Hope Botanical Gardens, Kingston, saw a host of culinary lovers gathering for the shared mission of savouring all the...
Attracting local, regional and international music lovers and vivacious dancers, the annual Dragon Streetz Festival boasted high energy. Held at the National Stadium Car Park on Saturday, what started as a lively street food affair earlier in the...
When Cheyna Matthews got pregnant with her first child back in 2018, she had a lot of questions. In addition to concerns about her legal rights as a professional soccer player, how would she manage pregnancy and birth? And, importantly, when could...
A night that promised a culinary and mixology experience like no other beckoned eager foodies and culinary enthusiasts to the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen last Thursday for the much-anticipated return of the Off The Menu epicurean series. The...
In a world where the pillars of relationships stand on its physical component, one couple forged their way forward on love and faith, abstaining until the hearts met in holy matrimony. As they embarked on their new chapter into forever, Jahmila...
The 2024 Chevening Scholarship Reception was held at the British High Commission in Kingston on Thursday. It was a fitting acknowledgement of the 13 Jamaicans who will be undertaking studies in various fields at prestigious universities across the...
