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Dressed in lime green, Dr Sherrill Chong, community transformation specialist, brings festive spirit at the An Evening of Light, Music and Giving benefit concert.
December 28, 2025

Something Extra | Saturday

With ongoing recovery efforts under way across the island, benefit concerts have taken centre stage this festive season, placing music and heart at the forefront. Among the most recent were ‘An…
Treating residents of Parottee, St Elizabeth, on Christmas Day, Dr Bridgette Barrett says she couldn’t celebrate at home without sharing the day with a community that has now become like family.
December 27, 2025 by Antoine Lodge

GoodHeart | Dr Bridgette Barrett’s passion for service

For Dr Bridgette Barrett, service is not seasonal, and Christmas in Parottee, St Elizabeth is a continuation of work that began long before the decorations went up. Since the passage of Hurricane…
Roshaun Wynter, guild president at The University of the West Indies, Mona, leading with a smile.
December 27, 2025

GoodHeart | Roshaun Wynter leads through action and service

At 24, Roshaun Wynter has spent his life advocating for others, guided by a belief that leadership is measured, not by title, but by service. Growing up in the Petersville District, Westmoreland, his…
Reggae artiste Skygrass poses with his fiancée, Nicole Arbour, at the Yard Mas Carnival 2026 Galleria hybrid costume presentation, held at Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre in St Andrew. The pair are currently filming a reality-style docuseries with US-ba
December 26, 2025 by O’brian Wynter

Skygrass’ bold new chapter

Reggae recording artiste and producer Skygrass is entering one of the most exciting and expansive chapters of his career — one where music, love, culture and storytelling collide. Fresh off the…
Model Blaire Wilson shines in green Bebie Powell Designs.
December 26, 2025 by Krysta Anderson

30+ Fashion Show and Expo celebrating beauty, style at any age

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…
Dr George Scarlett gives Euro energy in a fur-style trapper hat with ear flaps.
December 26, 2025

Something Extra | Friday

Kingston’s party scene pulsed at both ends of the spectrum as the Heineken-sponsored Big Wall Euro: Time delivered a high-energy clash of Afro house, EDM, Amapiano and reggae, complete with…
Enjoying a night out are Veronie Sramata (left) and Sabrina Moulton.
December 24, 2025

Something Extra | Wednesday

The energy was high at Kingston Polo Club at Caymanas Estates last Saturday as MainStage, powered by title sponsor Legend Jamaican Lager, brought house, Afro house, EDM and progressive beats to life.…
Preparing questions and medical information ahead of time helps patients get the most out of their doctor’s visit.
December 24, 2025

Get the most from your doctor’s visit

WASHINGTON (AP): It is not unusual for a 20-something to text their mother in a panic from the doctor’s office, stuck on a question they did not expect. Even experienced patients forget medications,…
A closer look at LaTige Creations' enchanting line of handcrafted wearable art made from polymer clay.
December 24, 2025 by Krysta Anderson

Last minute gift ideas this Christmas

Christmas is almost here. While many gifts are already wrapped and waiting beneath the tree, others are still trying to beat the clock. Between the season’s hustle and financial pressures, last-minute…