Daynia Pinnock grew up being 'one of the boys'. But the tomboy went on to stand out in a big way, becoming one of only three chemists who specialise in nuclear chemistry in the English-speaking Caribbean.Pinnock...
Published:Tuesday | August 22, 2017 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera
WESTERN BUREAU:A great house washed in red, blue, purple and green, with touches of gold, greeted patrons on Saturday, August 19, symbolising an unforgettable night.The imposing, historic Rose Hall Great House in St...
When Jolene Richards declared that she was pregnant at the end of a job interview, she thought for sure the chance of landing her dream job at Red Stripe was nil. After leaving her first job at a...
Published:Tuesday | August 15, 2017 | 12:00 AMNashauna Lalah
She was full of nerves, unable to sit still. Understandable, really, as she was about to sit down for her first tell-all interview since her very public break-up with her husband. But Kamila McDonald's nerves weren't...
A summer soiree with the Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) would not have been the same without the unique touch of New York-based, Afrocentric designer - Moshood. His African-inspired designs...
Are you truly happy?On a scale of one to 10 - with 10 being joyful, happy, and contented, and one being sad, miserable and frustrated - where would you score?How much time have you spent implementing an...
Published:Monday | August 14, 2017 | 12:00 AMNatalia Oh
We often hear of the power of a good lipstick, and how it can instantly brightens a woman's face and her spirits.Shouldn't the same be said about wearing vibrant and happy colours? Before Pantone tells us what the colour of 2018...
Published:Tuesday | August 15, 2017 | 12:00 AMNashauna Lalah
Maxine Chang was born in August Town, St Andrew, but spent most of her childhood in Marlie Hill, Manchester, attending Holmwood Technical High School before migrating to the United States at the age of 15. Married to Ken Reyes for 20...
Books have more uses than might be obvious. Sure, you can set out the pretty ones as decoration, you can read the darn things. But have you tried turning a book into a three-dimensional sculpture?The process can be quite...
"Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there," said author Amy Li. Jewel and Crystal Daley are living this definition.When you see the girls, you can...
Published:Friday | August 4, 2017 | 12:00 AMMikala Johnson
Jamaican home-made chocolate, is not like other hot chocolates that you get in sachets at the supermarket. Just ask Inez Bellanfantie about this authentically Jamaican beverage and you will get an explanation like no other -...
Published:Monday | August 7, 2017 | 12:00 AMTrevor Smith
Listening is often passed over as a topic. Yet, even the most intelligent among us fail to master it resulting in costly misunderstandings and conflict.Two Examples#1 Really?Disturbed by what was being claimed that I had promised,...
When dozens of Jamaicans gathered in New York recently to raise funds for under served children in Jamaica at the Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) annual summer soiree, popular...
The popular Jamaican proverb, 'If yuh waan good, yuh nose haffi run', epitomises the life of Kemar Savoury. He is a student at the University College of the Caribbean (UCC), by day, and a security guard by night....
Nelsi Melo remembers her first visit to Jamaica as a 17-year-old. Melo, along with 11 other Dominican dancers, were invited to perform their national dance merengue, at a cultural exchange programme sponsored by the Embassy of...
The future looks very bright for 19-year-old Tarik Garvey, who was recently accepted to Williams College in the United States.Garvey told Outlook that he is motivated by a conversation he once had with his...
Published:Tuesday | August 8, 2017 | 12:14 PMKrysta Anderson
Daddy vs dating daughtersBefore the dawn of time, the bond between a father and his daughter has been not only indescribable, but undeniable. As their precious gems grow older and end up face to face with the dating world, the challenge begins.Now...
Children need a little nudge and motivation so that they can find the right direction in life. No one understands this more than 30-year-old Kimesha Walters, who has made it her mission...
Published:Tuesday | August 1, 2017 | 12:00 AMDave Rodney
On the eve of celebrations for Jamaica's 55th anniversary of Independence, I asked Jamaicans and non-Jamaicans what are the things they love most about the island. Here are the top 10 Jamaican treasures that my...
Four local small/medium enterprises (SMEs) got a boost as part of the Scotiabank Vision Achievers Programme. According to vice-president of marketing, Yanique Forbes Patrick: "The Scotiabank Vision Achiever Programme is very dear to...
Published:Monday | July 31, 2017 | 12:00 AMTrevor Smith
If you share space and time with people, disagreements will arise. Differences of opinion are unavoidable.Relationships - work, home, friends, and significant others - may be defined by the pace and level of...
Actor Boy Award-winning Neisha-Yen Jones, who has represented Jamaica internationally on and off Broadway, playing cast and key roles in some of the biggest productions of the last decade, has recently returned...
She may seem unassuming, but Yvonne Hayles is a force for change in the fashion industry, lifting many designers on to her shoulders and carrying them proudly.Hayles, mother of renowned fashion...
Published:Monday | July 24, 2017 | 12:00 AMNashuana Lalah
When Kia Williams and Jordan Moses formed Those Creative People (TCP) in 2015, they knew they wanted it to be more than just an advertising company. "We knew from the very beginning that we wanted a big-ideas company that...
Q Doc, I am a regular male reader. I am now 40 years old and I have an issue with premature ejaculation. However, it is of a different nature than I have heard of before. Here are the main issues:n I seem to climax before...
