Lifestyle

A 10-bedroom, 13-bathroom mansion set on a steep, heavily wooded hillside.
August 10, 2026 by Barry Rattray

Dream House | Montego Bay mansion perched in paradise

Architecture, interior design, and the surrounding environment affect how we feel and behave within a given space. Firmly rooted on a steep, heavily wooded hillside, this house sparks an adrenaline…
Bellevue Hospital psychiatric nurse Lamoie Bingham-Polson has spent her career caring for people living with mental illness and advocating for greater understanding of psychiatric nursing.
August 8, 2026

GoodHeart | Lamoie Bingham-Polson finds purpose through psychiatric nursing

What began as a career in nursing quickly became a journey of compassion, resilience and purpose for Bellevue Hospital psychiatric nurse Lamoie Bing ham-Polson. Although nursing school provided the…
Designer Hope Wade.
August 9, 2026 by Lester Hinds

GoodHeart | Courtney Washington, Hope Wade to headline COJO charity fashion show

Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Inc, a New York-based non-profit organisation dedicated to serving less fortunate children in Jamaica, will host its 15th Charity Fashion Show fundraiser on…
Teacher Kimarley Stanley answers the roll call for the ultimate day party experience.
August 9, 2026

Something Extra | Saturday

Rise and Toast kicked off Best Weekend Ever with an Independence Day celebration at Plantation Cove in St Ann on Thursday. The Smirnoff-sponsored event saw patrons put their own spin on the ‘Old…
The Market Laughs collection incorporates familiar phrases, bold colours, and Jamaican-inspired elements that instantly make people smile.
August 7, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Dwayna Mayler celebrating Jamaica, one tote at a time

Dwayna Mayler is wearing her patriotism on her sleeve – or, more accurately, over her shoulder. Rooted in national pride, the designer has created celebratory totes that arrive in time for Jamaica’s…
Miss Global Jamaica 2025 and Miss Universe Jamaica East 2024, Keri-Ann Greenwood, poses in her Brazil-inspired beachwear.
August 7, 2026

Something Extra | Friday

Republic Beach took over Plantation Cove in St Ann last Saturday with a World Cup-themed celebration that saw patrons arriving in their favourite football jerseys and creatively designed outfits,…
Laniya Ellis, visiting from Miami, clearly got the carnival wear memo.
August 7, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

Xodus Remedy gave Dream Weekend patrons another chance to embrace the road, turning the Montego Bay Convention Centre into a sea of sequins, gems and bold festival fashion. Staying true to the…
Christina Issa, founder of Isla Verde.
August 5, 2026

Isla Verde champions eco-friendly living for J’can families

Jamaican consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of the products they bring into their homes, creating growing demand for safer, environmentally responsible household essentials. However,…
From textbooks to laptops and lunch kits, today’s students carry more than ever. Experts say keeping backpacks as light as possible can help protect growing bodies.
August 5, 2026

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy – weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet…