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Stories by Krysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Published:Saturday | February 7, 2026 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

For Afiya Birch-Gentles, confidence starts with the right foundation. Inspired by her reign in pageantry, this self-taught make-up artist has chosen to share her passion with the younger generation through a cause she holds close to her heart:...

Published:Thursday | February 5, 2026 | 12:17 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It was a lively celebration on Monday night at one of the season’s anticipated culinary openings. TGI Fridays recently opened its second location at the Sunshine Outlet Mall on Braeton Parkway in Portmore, St Catherine, already drawing diners from...

Published:Saturday | January 24, 2026 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Plant mom Chloe Gregory always saw the seeds in her garden as a symbol of hope. Flowers brought her more joy than she ever imagined, so it felt only natural for her to share her gift of greenery with others. She told Saturday Living, “Plants put me...

Published:Thursday | January 22, 2026 | 12:11 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Not to ruminate on previous accolades, but Worthy Park Estate has secured the Rum Producer of the Year title for 2025 from the International Wine...

Published:Wednesday | January 21, 2026 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

The new year is here. And already, gyms are jam packed with people working towards achieving their body goals for 2026. While it is a good strategy to build that moment from early, many drop out of the fitness race sooner than expected or fail to...

Published:Saturday | January 10, 2026 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

In a world where each country is a new book, and travelling becomes the words of untold stories for those pages, Lij Tafari Smith has made it his mission to explore a new culture for the holidays. So it came as no surprise when the educator and...

Published:Friday | January 9, 2026 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Undoubtedly, one of the top dancehall disc jockeys on the international scene, this DJ rose to stardom after joining the family business. And although he was born in the United States, his background is deeply rooted in local history and culture....

Published:Friday | January 9, 2026 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Consumed by the masses at the crack of dawn, the sipping indulgence of this roasted bean beverage during the day has also served as an effective way to conquer a long day. You just can’t go wrong with a fresh cup of coffee. And since today is...

Published:Tuesday | January 6, 2026 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It was a typical day in college for Stefon Henry, who was invited to hang out at a table with friends. While sitting with the group, an unfamiliar face captured his attention. Her name was Danae Watson. And their fortuitous encounter laid the...

Published:Friday | December 26, 2025 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Every woman deserves to look and feel beautiful, no matter her age or size; that’s the cornerstone of Stephanie Elliott-Gunning’s 30+ Fashion Show and Expo. “I wanted to create a fashion show where people could come and look at themselves in a...

Published:Tuesday | December 23, 2025 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Kimberley Titus made a beautiful entrance at Caymanas Golf Club in St Catherine, walking up the aisle to meet her groom, Leon Wellington, before family and close friends earlier this year. Although the couple had quietly tied the knot in a private...

Published:Thursday | December 18, 2025 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It was a few months before Christmas when Chef Winston Murdock was invited to be a contestant on a holiday baking show. Excited to bring some local festive cheer to television, he had no idea that the television series – Next Level Baker – was the...

Published:Thursday | December 18, 2025 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Two restaurants. One jolly good time! Christmas Day is fast approaching, and bars across the Corporate Area are already shaking and stirring things up, bringing one festive ‘cheers’ after the other. The Food team was happy to meet and greet master...

Published:Wednesday | December 17, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. But some people find the season difficult, and their lack of festive spirit may actually be a symptom of seasonal depression. Seasonal depression, more formally called seasonal affective...

Published:Tuesday | December 16, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

As mere strangers, Carsia James and Kashekee Linton made their first connection on Instagram. Their conversations and virtual interactions were so great that they decided to meet in person a few weeks later in the paradise parish more formally...

Published:Wednesday | December 3, 2025 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

While the nation continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa, Dr Franz Collins and his dedicated team at MobiCare Medical Centre joined the relief efforts, providing medical assistance to those physically affected by the storm. “After the hurricane...

Published:Tuesday | November 18, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

When Rohan Francis saw Samantha Moore walk into the gym, he knew instantly he had come face-to-face with ‘Mrs Right’. She needed a personal trainer, and while she worked her way to a better body, Rohan quietly worked his way into her heart. It wasn...

Published:Thursday | November 13, 2025 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

One Park Restaurant and Lounge has joined the efforts to support those in need following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa by creating its very own relief menu designed to offer diners comfort foods and help fund relief efforts. “We all have...

Published:Monday | November 10, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Assistance has been pouring into the island from all corners of the world post-Hurricane Melissa, and Ghana is no exception. Citizens of the west African country have been gathering relief supplies to send to the land of wood and water, and this...

Published:Thursday | November 6, 2025 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

With Hurricane Melissa having wreaked havoc across western Jamaica, local chef Jacqui Tyson and entrepreneur Emelio Madden are among those in the food industry stepping up to offer a warm meal to those in need. “I didn’t know how to share the love...

Published:Saturday | November 1, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

With an innate love for gardenscapes and greenery, Shara Williams-Lue admits that planting wasn’t always second nature. Rooted in faith, she took the leap and created her cactus corner. She told Saturday Living, “I didn’t start out with a green...

Published:Wednesday | October 29, 2025 | 12:11 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

With Hurricane Melissa making landfall on the island, the nation has been on high alert, concerned about its impact and aftermath. Parents face the crucial responsibility of staying calm amid the storm, modelling composure for their children as...

Published:Friday | October 17, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Joyfully advising others looking to travel to “book that trip”, it is hard to believe that Dania Beckford wasn’t always a fan of travel. Post-university, however, allowed her to live out the fantasy of those iconic scenes on television by flying to...

Published:Friday | October 10, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Entertainer AnnaleaX always had a keen interest in fashion. Her years spent in pageantry only developed that passion. “After competing in pageants, I learned the importance of a great outfit. Styling can do so much in elevating your presence,”...

Published:Tuesday | October 7, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

When Sanya Wallace learned that her boyfriend of three years, Richard Innerarity, had cancelled a deejay gig on May 3, she was puzzled. Her concern grew when the client — a dear friend and bride-to-be — mentioned that Richard’s reason for the...

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