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The couple had originally planned a large celebration in Jamaica, but following Hurricane Melissa, they chose an intimate ceremony last November at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford, Connecticut.
March 10, 2026 by Ruth

Playful banter sparks lasting love for William and Lisa-Gaye

For Lisa-Gaye Shakespeare and William ‘Billy’ Grant III, a playful rivalry between basketball fans unexpectedly turned into a love story that would cross both countries and cultures. They first met in…
Singer Mystic Marley (left) and fashion designer Lailah Marley strike a pose for the lens.
March 10, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

Kingston’s cultural scene got a boost last Thursday as Tuff Gong International reopened on Marcus Garvey Drive with a sleek, refurbished studio. The iconic space, purchased years earlier by Rita…
The chief executive officer of Bellevue Hospital Jamaica is committed to empowering others and promoting greater understanding of psychological wellness.
March 8, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Mental health deeply personal for Suzette Buchanan

On a typical day, Suzette Buchanan starts with an inspiring self-care routine. This includes early-morning exercise and starting the day with a healthy meal. A mother of two, she says her son and…
Zoyah Kinkead-Clark, deputy dean of graduate studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Education.
March 9, 2026

Flair | ‘I am always going to tell myself yes,’ says Zoyah Kinkead-Clark

The most surprising reaction Zoyah Kinkead-Clark received to her promotion came on the home front. It was from her 5-year-old son, Stephen. “He told me he did not know women could become professors. I…
Professor of cultural studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Education at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, and director of the Centre for Reparation Research at UWI’s Regional Headquarters, Sonjah Stanley Niaah.
March 9, 2026

Flair | Sonjah Stanley Niaah sends the elevator down

In Sonjah Stanley Niaah’s world, glass ceilings should not merely be breached. They are meant to shatter. For this professor of cultural studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Education at The…
Carmel Roofe, director of the School of Education and professor of curriculum studies at The University of the West Indies, Mona campus.
March 8, 2026

Flair | Raising the ‘Roofe’

No shortcuts were taken on Carmel Roofe’s journey to her present titles of director of the School of Education and professor of curriculum studies at The University of the West Indies, Mona campus.
Anna Kasafi Perkins, professor of Caribbean theology and ethics in the Faculty of Humanities and Education at The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, and senior programme officer in the quality assurance unit at UWI’s Regional Headquarters.
March 9, 2026

Flair | Home is where the heart is for Anna Perkins

Being part of a female collective marking a history-making turn at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, is not lost on Anna Kasafi Perkins. Appointed last year as a professor of…
Through her social media platforms, Williams shares fitness education and encourages women to pursue strength training for improved health and confidence.
March 9, 2026 by Nyoka ManningFlair Writer

Flair | Attorney Alexa Williams making the case for fitness

At 26, Alexa Williams is redefining what it means to balance ambition and wellbeing. An attorney-at-law by profession and certified personal trainer by passion, Williams has carved out a unique space…
Jameika Johnson
March 9, 2026 by Ruth

Flair | Books every woman should read

It’s International Women’s Day. To mark the occasion, Flair spoke with local, women-led book clubs about the titles they believe every woman should read at least once. Here are their picks. ‘TEA BY…