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Social media personality Rushane ‘RushCam’ Campbell takes the opportunity to pay a style tribute to rock icons, The Rolling Stones, all in the name of soca.
April 11, 2026

Something Extra | Saturday

If the desire for women and rum is anything to go by, then I Love Soca was the perfect playground to revel in both. But the crowning glory came when King of Soca Machel Montano took to the main stage,…
Dr Sandra Swaby is Mrs Queen of the World first runner-up 2026. The 53-year-old received the title on April 4 in New York.
April 11, 2026

GoodHeart | Dr Sandra Swaby champions beauty beyond age at global pageant

Jamaican cosmetic surgeon Dr Sandra Swaby, who was crowned the 2026 Mrs Queen of the World first runner-up last Saturday, told The Gleaner that her decision to enter another major pageant was to…
Directors Delroy Johnson and Gabrielle Blackwood (right) film Sanicka Scott from Hanover for ‘The Forgotten Daughters’, a short documentary on the experiences of women and children affected by Hurricane Melissa. The film is part of Behind Her Lens: Wom
April 11, 2026

JAFTA, UNICEF select filmmakers for post-hurricane stories

The Jamaica Film and Television Association (JAFTA) in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has selected three filmmakers to document the lived experiences of women, adolescent…
Girls just wanna have fun, and Dominique Collins, medical aesthetician and owner of SkinByDom, as well as sales executive at Jetour, is all for it.
April 10, 2026

Babewatch Alert: Kooler Babe and Bros take over

On Wednesday, a Babewatch alert was issued to all Kooler Babe and Bros with a simple mission: show up in red, pack your coolers, and bring the good vibes. Mission accomplished. The event, held at 36…
Sherry-Kay Jones leapt into action when the Dolly costume called to her in 2023 and answered in stunning style.
April 10, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Sherry-Kay Jones looking to turn heads on carnival day in Monet

Celebrating the beauty, vibrancy, joy and unstoppable energy of the soca season is what attracted Sherry-Kay Jones to carnival in the first place. Growing up, she admired the fashion paraded through…
Primrose Thompson (left) is all smiles as she receives her Sparkling CranWATA goodie bag from brand representative Shavell Brown at the Norman Manley International Airport on Monday.
April 10, 2026

Primrose Thompson returns for second Carnival in Ja

For Miami-based teacher Primrose Thompson, arriving in Jamaica for carnival had an unexpected highlight. Stepping off her flight at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) on Monday, she was…
Core Club founder Victoria Colahar (left) pairs up with Dr Brittany Boyne Wright of AVARA for a quick photo.
April 10, 2026

Something Extra | Friday

As Easter weekend drew to a close, Camp Porti saved its best for last with a duo of events that captured the essence of Portland’s allure. Saturday’s Porti Sunset set the tone for an evening of…
It’s a girls night out for Daniela Carey (left) and her gal pal Maiah Lewis.
April 9, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

Camp Porti 2026 unfolded in Portland with a gentle invitation to unwind and connect. Welcoming activities set the tone at Porti Village, allowing weekenders to mingle and enjoy a convivial brunch at…
Entreprenuer Andrae Artwell enjoys a game of pickleball at Camp Porti.
April 8, 2026

A weekend to reconnect, reset at Camp Porti

Camp Porti, the Easter weekend escape tucked into the lush landscape of Portland, Jamaica, has become synonymous with entertainment and wellness. Set against rolling hills, turquoise coves, and wild…