Once you are brave enough to say goodbye, life has this beautiful way of rewarding you with the most exciting hello. Melissa Harper had spent over 10 years in the field of marketing and communication. When this nine-to-fiver closed that chapter,...
There’s something undeniably joyful about a good glass of wine and on Sunday, specially invited guests gathered at Ashley Furniture Homestore to celebrate those sipping joys at the Art of Wine and Design event. Basking in the classic, modern chic,...
There’s no role in life as essential as motherhood. But mothers can’t pour from an empty cup. Kareen Duffus knows all too well about achieving this integral balance. The personal trainer and gym owner shares a few ways moms can incorporate exercise...
Imagine meeting your soulmate from the same community, but only having your first real interaction while you were away on a trip off the island. That was just the beginning of the beautiful love story between Shannell Bailey and Pierre Henry. In...
Growing up, Benito Crosdale was responsible for taking care of his mother’s plants. As he got older, he pursued his degree in engineering, but his love for nature stayed right by his side. Today, ignited by his mother’s passion, Crosdale has...
Academy Award-winning film producer, Melissa Berton, said it best when she proclaimed, “A period should end a sentence, not a girl’s education”. With so many girls and women alike being impacted by period poverty, HerFlow Foundation has doubled its...
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or in the case of Rochelle Makyn, make cake. After a disappointing experience with an order, the dessert enthusiast turned that frustration into curiosity and decided to be the change she needed to see in...
Joelle Notice had just moved from Mandeville to Kingston and was settling into her new church when she first met Richard Barnett, an active member. Her father was the new pastor, and the duo became friends through the children’s arm of the ministry...
There’s a fine line between cake and art, and for many, that line has already blurred. From intricate techniques to bold creativity, skilled bakers transform sugar, spice, and everything nice into edible masterpieces bursting with flavour. On May 3...
Since chippin’ in the blazing sun and ‘whining’ in the rain at the recent Carnival in Jamaica Road March, many are already feeling a serious case of carnival tabanca. For others, like marketing consultant Denille Bahadosingh, the sweet memories of...
A few years ago, Dr Monique Brown found herself at a pivotal crossroads. This once superactive athlete traded in her sportswear for scrubs. But with illnesses knocking at her door, she decided to shift her mindset, balance her nutrition, make...
The distinct aroma from stout and spices filling the air brings back nostalgic notes of a mid-year Christmas dream for Yanikie Tucker. But her reality reflected a different time, one which honours the tradition of her grandmother and inspired this...
The countdown has officially begun for what promises to be the sweetest soca season yet. And those who have signed up to play mas for Carnival Sunday are probably up to speed with agility and stamina. To celebrate the grand occasion next weekend,...
For Gavin Palmer and Kaye Ricketts, love began by the sea. The two first met during a presentation at Beaches Negril in 2019. What started as a simple introduction would go on to stir waves neither of them saw coming – carrying them all the way to...
It’s often said that alone, we can do so little – but together, we can do so much. For Amanda Fisher and Kevin Chung, this couldn’t have been more true. What started as a study group during real estate school quickly turned into something deeper –...
Not all who wander are lost. In fact, some make profound self-discoveries along the way. Taking her first trip as a teenager, Shanoy Harris Coombs has since been to 35 countries, listing South Africa, Bali in Indonesia, Jordan, Switzerland, Serbia...
When Lamona West and Gregory Minto first met on Facebook, they had no idea they had already been socialising in the same circle years prior. In a twist of fate, while visiting Lamona’s community, Gregory told her family he would marry her someday...
Representing elegance and refinement, orchids grow proudly as a positive reminder to always look for the bright and beautiful things in life. Last weekend, the Jamaica Orchid Society (JOS) hosted its annual expo on the grounds of the Jamaica...
It’s a timeless tradition for one man to calculate, formulate and serve spirited sensations from behind a counter. These days, even women have come to the fore, blending the way many view and experience this beautiful artform. For the recent...
Much like the moonlight serves as a matchmaker for the stars, family and friends became the ideal matchmakers for Vanessa Nunise and Shaman Sutherland. The duo first met in May 2014 through Shaman’s brother and Vanessa’s friend. Their double date...
Happiness is having the right handbag, and no one knows this better than Mishka Prendergast. The corporate professional found it inconvenient to carry both a handbag and a laptop bag every day. So, she tapped into her inner designer and created the...
Having known each other for quite some time, Al-Raheem James and Ashleigh Jacobs always knew that forever would be the cornerstone of their romance. Both high school and college sweethearts, they were separated when Al-Raheem moved for work. But...
Latoya Williams discovered her love for plants a few years ago, and with gardening being one of the world’s most popular hobbies, she knew she was on to something special. What she didn’t expect was that her journey as a ‘succulent mom’ would...
They say the food you eat can have a profoundly positive impact on your mind and body. And Shaileen Brighton-Ortiz knows all too well about the clear correlation between mental health and nutrition. It is for this reason that the psychologist has...
They say nothing works out unless you put in the effort. While working out at the University of Technology’s gym, Vanessa Johnson left her phone on the ground. Duken Dawes, unaware, accidentally stepped on it, sparking a conversation that would...
