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Stories by Krysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Published:Friday | September 20, 2024 | 11:43 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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....

Published:Thursday | September 19, 2024 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2024 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Tuesday | September 17, 2024 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Thursday | September 12, 2024 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Wednesday | September 11, 2024 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Tuesday | September 10, 2024 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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....

Published:Thursday | September 5, 2024 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Wednesday | September 4, 2024 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Tuesday | September 3, 2024 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Saturday | August 31, 2024 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Friday | August 30, 2024 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Thursday | August 29, 2024 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Tuesday | August 27, 2024 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Saturday | August 24, 2024 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

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...

Published:Friday | August 23, 2024 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Fashion designer Lucien Harrison has spent over a decade honing his craft. The former barber cut his way into fashion, bringing bold colour and texture to ready-to-wear and couture, making him a fashion force to be reckoned with. “Fashion means...

Published:Thursday | August 22, 2024 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Jumpstarting the week in fantastic fashion and bringing wealth to the spotlight, Profit Jumpstarter’s Build Wealth Conference inspired not only the mind but also the palate. The brunch event offered a fusion of rich flavours, presenting elegance...

Published:Wednesday | August 21, 2024 | 12:11 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

King of Fit Fest, Kurt Dunn, created quite a storm in the heat of the summer with the holiday staging of his main event. So what happens in between time? Well, Dunn is flexing his fitness muscle in a unique fashion, forming not one but two weekly...

Published:Tuesday | August 20, 2024 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Romance has this uncanny way of sparking where you least expect it. One night, Shanae Simpson was out at the club when she caught sight of a guy in the corner with his friends. The man of the moment, Dane Smith, had already noticed her radiant...

Published:Tuesday | August 13, 2024 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Finding true love can be either a challenging quest or a serendipitous discovery. For Pedrine Tingle, it was the latter. While sitting in the park with her best friend, she was approached by a young man speaking on behalf of his friend. Her...

Published:Wednesday | July 31, 2024 | 9:30 PMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Samantha Robinson has made a name for herself in the local wedding industry with LuxBrides JA. It’s no wonder that she won the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award four years in a row. “Our success is as a result of the tremendous support we have been...

Published:Tuesday | July 30, 2024 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It is every bride-to-be’s dream to find the perfect gown. With over 12 years of experience carefully curating bridal collections, bridal boutique owner, Sara Stanford is finally saying ‘I do’ to a collection of her own. Stanford’s decision to...

Published:Saturday | July 27, 2024 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Broomie Broomie! This lively chant has been echoed from many streets across the island, in an effort to keep this rich local cleaning tradition alive. In the face of tragic circumstances, recording artiste and veteran broom-maker, Jahdon, found...

Published:Thursday | July 25, 2024 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It was the match-up to rival all connections. Desiree Grubb found herself unhappy with her career choice when the unimaginable happened – the Rasta pasta that she had made for her son went viral. And it wasn’t long before this seasoned nurse was...

Published:Wednesday | July 24, 2024 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Some heroes wear capes, but in the case of Odette Nelson, they wear white coats. On May 8, when Nelson bravely shared the life-changing story of her battle with ischaemic heart disease with The Gleaner, the unthinkable happened. Thanks to the swift...

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