The moment Dianne O. Brown graced the main stage of the Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (JABBFA) competition, the audience knew that she was a winner. Dazzling in pink, Brown proved that strong is the new sexy and with each...
It is often said that how you show up to the showdown is what matters most. The grand finale of Season Four of the ‘Maggi Food Court Competition’ saw an exciting culinary matchup between Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica. In the end, it was Chef...
Who doesn’t love a good high school reunion? It’s where you stroll down memory lane, reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and in the case of Samantha Pennycooke and Damian Francis, find true love. “We met at Meadowbrook High School’s reunion...
Born and raised in Antigua and Barbuda, Christine Charles’ move to Jamaica was influenced by an exciting mix of educational pursuit and cultural adventure. “I came to Jamaica initially for school, and the experience has been incredible!” Charles...
If food is as much about the moment, occasion and company as it is about the taste, then patrons were already in for an incredibly delightful treat from the moment they entered the culinary oasis, better known as Kingston Kitchen, on Saturday night...
It’s ‘Pinktober’, a time to raise awareness about breast cancer, and Natalia Smith knows all too well the weight of those four words: ‘You have breast cancer.’ A few years ago, after undergoing a double mastectomy, Smith was hopeful she had beaten...
It’s not every day that a friend introduces you to the woman of your dreams. But that was the case for Michael Williams. Working behind the scenes, this matchmaker shared Britney Francis’ Instagram profile, and an intrigued Michael wanted to know...
Seeing one of the most romantic places in the world pop up on your search is one thing. But believing that you can offer your partner the opportunity of a lifetime with a trip for two to a dream destination is another. For his fifth wedding...
Putting the ‘decade’ in ‘decadence’, the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival is honoured to be celebrating ten magnificent stagings of the most sought-after savoury meets sweet culinary events. Festival Director Alicia Bogues beamed with great pride...
A connection sparked by attraction marked the beginning for Sancia Johnally and Robert Haynes, who first crossed paths at work. Six months later, their bond had grown so strong that they decided to take a leap of faith and journey through life...
As a carnival costume designer, Bonnie Lee prides herself on putting her best looks forward. She is also an entrepreneur who recently launched the Boss Destinations club, an exclusive party experience that will have you floating above the clouds....
There’s no greater love than the love of food. And no one can relate to this more than Tallonn Zeparti. The local food influencer has spent years enticing other palates with delicious culinary content. And today, he has released his very own...
Like B.K.S. Iyengar often taught, when you feel the rhythm of the body, hear the melody of the mind, and are able to align with the harmony of the soul to create the symphony of a lifetime, only one practice comes to mind: yoga. For instructor...
Glenmuir High School graduate Davida-Mae Chambers was among the new female students starting sixth form at St George’s College when she first saw Nicholai Bedassie. The two had previously been Facebook friends but were finally interacting in person...
There’s nothing more savoury than indulging in love at first bite with the golden brown goodness of fried chicken. Food truck Luv Di Taste has been known for serving exciting fried chicken. The taste had become so popular and so signature that the...
There’s much to be said about finding balance. As health issues continue to impact people worldwide, Shane Phillips believes that a strong mind and body are the keys to a better life. After sickness knocked at his door, he healed by learning how to...
It was a look of familiarity that allowed De-Andrea Bryan to do a double take when she first laid eyes on Marlon Hinds. While on her first day of work at a local telecommunications company, she was introduced to the handsome stranger on her team....
The pure artistry of a dessert maker is often tasted in each and every decadent bite. Hoping to ‘bake’ the world a better place, Sara Anderson is delighted to have discovered the remedy of this sweet course nine years ago. Recently, she opened her...
Randia Coakley has always been comfortable in her own skin, crediting the Caribbean for her confidence since the region is known for celebrating thicker women. But one conversation with a close friend sparked an interesting perspective, leading...
For Chauntelle Brown, it was all business when she was referred to a contact by one of her clients. The financial advisor at Sagicor Life Jamaica received a bit of a runaround from Bradley Gordon in 2018, who kept rescheduling before eventually...
Travelling not to escape life, but to embrace it, island girl Kimberly Hanson took the opportunity of a lifetime to study in England on the prestigious Chevening Scholarship. What started out as a sojourn soon took flights years after and she would...
They say, ‘breast is best’ but it’s not always love at first latch. Sometimes, new moms find themselves latching onto many challenges during the nourishing journey. As a midwife, Dannieth Pryce never imagined that after dealing with, counselling...
On the fast track to becoming a household name, as far as essential cooking ingredients are concerned, WellGood made a tasty debut at the first-ever Grace Food Festival on Saturday afternoon. Made with love by co-founder and restaurateur, Kamila...
In a world where the pillars of relationships stand on its physical component, one couple forged their way forward on love and faith, abstaining until the hearts met in holy matrimony. As they embarked on their new chapter into forever, Jahmila...
Playing the hand she was dealt, Deandra Coates saw the cards being stacked against her as a teen and in a bid to avoid the abuse she says she faced, avoided home. Her absence, however, led to her being sent to a children’s home, where she’d spend...
