Elise Dash McLeod and Mikhail McLeod, founders of Paws Portraits JA, turned tragedy into purpose when their cat, Gin, was mauled by dogs in their community. Gin’s death pushed the husband and wife duo to get more serious about the animal...
Last year, Fiolina Lovell-Burnett, president of the St Hugh’s Alumnae Association for South Florida, was on a mission to help her swan sisters raise approximately US$40,000 needed to renovate the netball court at her alma mater. Now, with...
Entrepreneur Roshedo Williams has curated a special dinner option for those who don’t want to get their hands dirty this Valentine’s Day or are too busy to whip up a fantastic dinner. Williams’s Dinner by Rosh packages, orders for which end today,...
Malik Reid’s journey into fitness and his business venture in health, wellness, and personal training emerged during a tough time in the COVID-19 pandemic. Coming from a low socioeconomic background in St Thomas and growing up without a father in...
At the start of the week, when Jason Brown took his seat as alternate care services manager at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, his main focus was the new platform he now has to better serve the nation’s youths. Brown, a well-known...
Starting a floral arrangement business was T’Anna Johnson’s way of honouring a dream her mother, Lola Claire, never achieved, one she now passionately pursues through her business, Luxe Creations, with no regrets. “My mom actually has a passion for...
When Cedella Marley heard that Stush in the Bush’s proprietors Christopher Binns and Lisa Binns were taking their menu to the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen (JFDK) for A Stush Affair on Tuesday, she was beyond excited. The daughter of legendary...
Joel Nomdarkham’s launch of his first children’s book, Future Makers: A Guide to 30 Creative Careers, last month, is more than a personal milestone – it’s his way of inspiring Caribbean youth, one book at a time. Released on January 12 to coincide...
In a fresh take on financial education, the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Insurance Agency and Fund Managers Limited hosted a ‘Retire like a Boss’ brunch for 25 dynamic Jamaican social media influencers on Sunday. Held at the Jamaica Food and...
Every January, the world comes together to raise awareness about cervical cancer – its risks, prevention, and the importance of early detection. As Cervical Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close in just two days, Dr Jody-Ann Jarrett, obstetrician...
After dedicating more than 50 years to the Jamaica Red Cross, Director General Yvonne Clarke says she would do it all over again. Speaking with GoodHeart on Thursday evening, the selfless and devoted humanitarian reflected on a journey that took...
One year after quitting his 9-to-5 job and starting Gumbo Jamaica, Jermaine Dunkley, has absolutely no regrets and is happy he could have conceptualised a new corn dog craving in the country. During a recent interview, Dunkley told Food that...
For years, the golden rule for sleep has been eight hours a night. But with life’s demands, many argue that even this might not be enough. For those battling insomnia or other sleep-related challenges, the quest for a solution continues. With over...
Michelle-Ann Letman has one goal for January: change the tradition of welcoming the new year by only setting resolutions by making space for the setting of intentions and the celebration of the accomplishments of the past year. With that in mind,...
Two weeks into the new year, Entrepreneur Sophronia McKenzie has reason to celebrate after securing a US$150,000 investment into her mobile restaurant app, visuEats. The new investor is Mark Law, a pharmacist and chief executive officer of New...
As she celebrated her 85th birthday on Wednesday, stalwart entrepreneur M. Audrey Stewart-Hinchcliffe credited her good eating habits for sustaining her life to this moonstone year. While in her 50s and before returning to her homeland Jamaica,...
Through her community work, Alnastazia Watson recognised a significant gap in the market for healthy juices. This realisation led the entrepreneur at heart, who already owns a wax business, The Waxperts Ja, to take on a new business challenge,...
For 2025, Wellness Coach Natalie Murray is set on continuing her goals with her Renew – Restore – Reset detox gateway programme designed to assist persons with sleeping better, feeling better and thinking more clearly. On Monday, The Gleaner...
Instead of the usual excitement marking the start of a new year and academic term at Jessie Ripoll Primary School, the atmosphere was filled with sorrow and mourning as the school community gathered to grieve the tragic loss of their principal, O’...
When Jamaicans in Florida want to navigate the challenges of donating in bulk to the island, Chester Bishop is often the person they turn to for advice or assistance. Over 20 years ago, Bishop, a Jamaican now living in Florida, committed himself to...
For a while, the idea of having a mixed liquor drink in a convenient pouch that is ready to sip was long on the mind of Shevoneese McFarlane. So much so that in late 2024, she set out to establish and register it as Oh Sip!. McFarlane, who holds...
While many indulged in festive treats during the Christmas season, Ashane Gordon-Morrison, the Jamaica Bodybuilding and Fitness Association’s (JABBFA) female sportswoman of the year, stuck to her fish-only diet. “Truth is, I really only eat fish. I...
Being awarded by the Jamaican Bar Association (JAMBAR) midway into the festive season, is the best Christmas gift Olubanke Adenike Carol Aina, principal of the Norman Manley Law School, says she could have received this year. GREAT HONOUR After...
For 2025, Leiseth Chambers, the founder of the charity group ID Pioneers, is committed to expanding her efforts to help Jamaicans, particularly youths across the island, find purpose and their true identity. After completing her master’s degree in...
As Christmas Day approaches, painter Laura Fung has been in high demand, bringing memories to life through custom Christmas ornaments and commissions. Since September, she has been fully booked with requests to turn cherished family photographs...
