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Something Extra | Monday

The special summer edition of 90’s Playground, held on Friday at Shazz Grounds in St Ann, kicked off the road to A Taste of Sumfest with Baby Cham as the headline performance. Cham rolled off his hits as the Boom-powered event brought all the feels for nostalgic patrons who enjoyed music, fashion, themed backdrops, and memorabilia from the iconic decennary.
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July 19, 2026 by Barry Rattray

Dream House | A sanctuary in the hills
Today, we eagerly take to the hills, 12 miles west of Montego Bay, to visit an extraordinary house that crowns the highest point of its environs. Here, luxury quietly envelops you, allowing you to…
July 19, 2026

GoodHeart | Dr Camilo Trench on the front line for Jamaica’s mangroves
For more than two decades, Dr Camilo Trench has worked to protect Jamaica’s mangrove forests, among the island’s most valuable yet most threatened natural assets. As the International Day for the…
July 19, 2026

GoodHeart | Chinese community helps rebuild Melissa-hit basic school

D.R.B. Grant Demonstration Basic School still bears the marks of Hurricane Melissa. Furniture was swept away, classrooms were left leaking, and the main office was reduced to shambles. Yet inside the…
July 19, 2026

Something Extra | Saturday
The Pavilion at Hope Botanical Gardens in St Andrew was transformed into a lively entertainment space on Tuesday night for the debut staging of Appleton Estate’s Games Night experience, held in…
July 17, 2026

Make-up artist Shereese Renée shares guide to long-lasting Sumfest glam

Reggae Sumfest attracts thousands of patrons each year, with music, fashion and beauty all playing a role in the experience. Many attendees plan their outfits in advance, and having a make-up look…
July 18, 2026

Something Extra | Friday
Sport met style on the red carpet at the 2026 ESPY Awards (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards), ESPN’s annual celebration of the year’s top athletes, teams and sporting moments. The…
July 18, 2026 by Ruth

Nicole Carr visits Jamaica to reclaim family history through new book
Award-winning journalist and author Nicole Carr said much of the foundation of her book, The Price of Exclusion: The Pursuit of Healthcare in a Segregated Nation, was uncovered through research and…
July 17, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday
Hollywood’s biggest stars stepped out in style for the New York premiere of The Odyssey at AMC Lincoln Square on Tuesday. From couture gowns and custom tailoring to rare archival sneakers, the red…
July 15, 2026 by Nicola A. Cunningham

Marco-Dean Davis helps youth build confidence through boxing
After experiencing challenges with his weight and self-confidence as a child, Marco-Dean Davis is now on a mission to help Jamaican children become healthier, both physically and mentally, through…