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A woman pauses while she walks through a water mist machine installed by city administration to assist people in coping with the heat in Bucharest, Romania, on August 6.
August 19, 2026

What to wear to stay cool in the heat

AP: When temperatures soar, dressing for the heat may seem simple. Choose something light, loose and breathable. But textile researchers say staying cool involves more than fabric. Weight,…
Out to support her father, Beenie Man, at the return of Summa Sizzle, Deshagaye ‘Desha’ Davis strikes a pose for our lens.
August 19, 2026

Something Extra | Wednesday

Summa Sizzle brought reggae, dancehall and pop to the Woodleigh Sports Complex in Clarendon on Saturday night as Beenie Man celebrated his birthday. The line-up featured Ashanti, Louie Culture,…
Shawn Officer has Kasi Simon under arrest for love. The two joined hands in holy matrimony on June 13.
August 19, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Island Wedding | Kasi Simon gets cuffed by Officer’s love

From the tender age of eight, Kasi Simon had already planned her dream wedding. She imagined her Prince Charming coming to save her, much like Rapunzel in her tower. Years later, her wish came true…
ABC hit ‘Abbott Elementary’ was represented by creator, executive producer and star Quinta Brunson.
August 19, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

Abbott Elementary, the ABC sitcom created by Quinta Brunson and starring Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, was among the shows featured at the TV Academy’s 2026 Televerse Festival. The…
Blair Milan, bodybuilding athlete, content creator and host, wears a black-and-white patterned long-sleeve top paired with high-waisted, side-string white shorts and a chain-strap shoulder bag.
August 18, 2026

Something Extra | Monday

Friday night marked the third staging of FRi~NALLY’s Summer Series, which features collaborations with social media influencers. Content Creator Karlando ‘Bad Sekki’ Bailey held the reins, and his…
The backyard is an oasis for leisure and entertainment.
August 17, 2026 by Barry Rattray

Dream House | Where Greece meets Treasure Beach

This house has two faces. Where the striking front serves as the public face of the structure, the back represents a private oasis for family leisure and entertainment activities. However, the…
Pocket Rocket Foundation Founder and Chairwoman Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (centre) and Executive Director Dr Jermaine McCalpin share a moment with Lysandra Taylor at this year’s staging of the foundation’s Student-Athlete Development Summit.
August 15, 2026

GoodHeart |Lysandra Taylor sets the pace for excellence

At 17, Lysandra Taylor has already distinguished herself as a student-athlete, leader, performer and scholar. The Papine High School graduate balanced academics with netball, volleyball, acting and…
left: The Spaces Jamaica team (from left) Janine Boulevard, administrative assistant; Janelle Pantry-Coke, creative director; Tianna James, intern; and Toni-Ann Hibbert, marketing officer, during the Strawberry community outreach on July 26.
August 15, 2026

GoodHeart | Spaces delivers on ‘Rebuild with Heart’ promise

Last November, as Spaces Jamaica prepared to mark its 18th anniversary, Hurricane Melissa devastated communities across western Jamaica, leaving countless families displaced. Founder and Creative…
Shaneika Smith (centre) interacts with the locals and their alpacas in Cusco, Peru.
August 15, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Childhood flight sparks Shaneika Smith’s passion for adventure

It was a hot summer like this one when Shaneika Smith took her first flight. At only nine years old, the fourth grader travelled solo to Curaçao to spend the holidays with her aunt. Flight attendants…