How often can a single date become a significant milestone for a couple? For Jahnell McDonald and Bruce Layne, August 24 has marked at least three major moments in their relationship: the day they officially became a couple, last year’s proposal,...
It all started on a church bus in October 2014, when Dane Wilson and Abbiegale Sealie were just teenagers. Like many church kids, their relationship didn’t begin with romance but with a simple act of kindness that sparked a lasting friendship. Over...
Audrie Allwood, chief executive officer of Fit Farm Fitness Club and president of the Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (JABBFA), made a spectacular return to the international competitive stage after a 25-year retirement,...
Thirteen-year breast cancer thriver Marlene Dawson marked a personal milestone at Jamaica Reach to Recovery’s 5K Pink Run on Sunday, not just as a participant, but as someone celebrating her 56th birthday amidst a cause close to her heart. Dawson,...
Reggae Girl Tiffany Cameron is hailing Jamaican-Canadian supermodel Winnie Harlow’s latest milestone, a children’s book – Simply Winnie – set to be released in June. The professional footballer praised Harlow for her authenticity and impact,...
For over 15 years, Kara-Ann Anderson has headed Petals and Promises Jamaica, shaping unforgettable Caribbean weddings. As lead planner and designer, she works alongside her mother-in-law, Marguerite Anderson, to orchestrate a wide range of weddings...
What began as a childhood friendship in a first-grade classroom has blossomed into a timeless love story. Educator Sherona Forrester and general surgeon Dr O’Rane Thomas first met after quite literally bumping into each other during a Physical...
With faith in Jehovah and a deep love for each other, Mikhail Ranklin and Jolan Laing’s journey to marriage is a true testament to their devotion. Childhood friends through their parents, they were both raised as Jehovah’s Witnesses and often...
For many girls, managing their menstrual cycle can be stressful, especially when financial constraints limit access to products. In some cases, this can even affect their education. To help, Di Flow Fairy has recently donated menstrual products to...
For bookish women, nothing compares to the debates over paperbacks, hardcovers, or digital copies; the late-night plot dissections of our favourite series; and the joy of gathering to share our latest reads. The Novel Chicks, led by Reneé Wallace...
Jamaican designer Rachel Scott is stepping into a new chapter of her career as creative director at Proenza Schouler with undeniable enthusiasm. “I feel truly honoured and beyond excited,” Scott told Living following the announcement of her...
Friday Night Bookish Lyme (FNBL) is back with a compelling romance. The book club, with its fortnightly meetings and virtual question-and-answer author sessions, is featuring This Could Be Forever by American author Ebony LaDelle. The second book...
A sure, consistent, and loving partner makes all the difference in lasting love – a truth Amanda Powell and Richard Thomas continue to beautifully live out. Theirs is a relationship built not only on the words ‘I love you,’ but on the everyday...
Growing up together, attending the King’s Gate United Church, to exchanging vows just minutes from where they first met, is as full circle as this love story gets. Although Sean Mesquita and Jahmai Paul had both been active in church events over...
The best love stories often arrive when you least expect them, and Amanda Gordon knows this well. On Saturday, May 24, at God Family Ministries International, she married Jeremy Bonfield in a ceremony celebrating their union and God’s perfect...
As life unfolds in unexpected ways, it’s a rare gift to find someone who stands beside you through every twist and turn. For Dee-Andre Gooden, a high school educator, and Jameika McKenzie, a business development clerk, love wasn’t just about grand...
Last Sunday, as revellers came together for Carnival in Jamaica Road March, breast cancer warrior and carnival veteran Lisa Farrer was spotted among those eagerly anticipating the season. But for her, this march was about more than celebration, it...
In the summer of 2023, Marc-Antoni Brown and Kishauna Smith each set out on their own adventure, joining the Summer Work and Travel programme through First Class Cultural Travel Experience. They were meant to end up in completely different places...
The third time’s a charm, and Gen XS’ smooth execution for this year’s Carnival is testament to the fact that the band has evolved since its first local Carnival in Jamaica Road March in 2023. “Smirnoff Gen XS Kingdom of the Sun shone the...
