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Published:Saturday | June 14, 2025 | 12:09 AMRollesha Laing/Assistant Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor

When Nadia Nivens-Jarrett felt her water break at just 28 weeks pregnant, eight years ago, shock washed over her because her daughter, Jayla Jarrett, was arriving far too early. Although she was already a mother, this was her first experience with...

Published:Sunday | June 15, 2025 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Echoing lessons throughout generations, it is said that a father’s love is forever imprinted in a child’s heart. These unsung heroes provide undeniable value for their families, communities and the nation at large. So to celebrate Father’s Day, we...

Published:Friday | June 13, 2025 | 12:08 AM

An explosion of vibrant colours, sights, sounds and ‘riddim’ filled the corporate headquarters of telecommunications company Flow Jamaica last Friday as it unveiled its brand-new platform, Riddim, and announced the staging of the inaugural Flow...

Published:Friday | June 13, 2025 | 12:06 AM

Ricardo Case never set out to be perfect at fatherhood. But he was always determined to be present. With two daughters, Taylor, 25, and Courteney, 18, the longtime engineer and now a senior vice president at the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS...

Published:Friday | June 13, 2025 | 12:05 AM

Good vibes filled the afternoon air as superhero dads and their proud offspring gathered at The Clubhouse Brewery in St Andrew on Sunday for a beautiful pre-Father’s Day celebration entitled Bonding Over Brew. National Commercial Bank pulled out...

Published:Thursday | June 12, 2025 | 12:09 AM

Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) commemorated its 80th anniversary with a formal gala and awards banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. The evening honoured the pillars who have contributed to the company’s legacy and recognised outstanding staff,...

Published:Wednesday | June 11, 2025 | 12:07 AM

The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, was transformed into a hub of Black culture and bold fashion as the BET Awards unfolded in true style. With A-listers lighting up the red carpet and some taking the stage to perform, Something Extra...

Published:Wednesday | June 11, 2025 | 12:06 AMO’brian Wynter/ Gleaner Writer

From personal comebacks to double-title wins, the 2024 Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (JABBFA) Novice...

Published:Wednesday | June 11, 2025 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It is said that every accomplishment starts with a decision to try. And, Orandy Smith is living proof that you can be just one step away from becoming the best version of yourself. Doing the wellness walk on his own is inspiring enough, but this...

Published:Tuesday | June 10, 2025 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Nateessia Braham saw Kenrick Morgan for the first time during Sunday school at the Elim Open Bible Church. And, although she found him to be annoying at first, a friendship formed and flourished between them. The pair developed a bond so beautiful...

Published:Tuesday | June 10, 2025 | 12:07 AM

Industry leaders, creatives, content creators, and cultural stakeholders stepped into a new era of tourism last Thursday with the soft launch of ‘Thank You Experiences’ – a homegrown app that unites culture, adventure, and travel in one platform....

Published:Monday | June 9, 2025 | 12:06 AM

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) was honoured by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) during a grand 70th anniversary celebration at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York last Wednesday night. Held as part of Caribbean Week, the Manhattan event drew...

Published:Sunday | June 8, 2025 | 12:10 AM

Appearances can be deceiving! The visual simplicity of the exterior of this home stands in stark contrast to its contents. It is the best-kept secret in this exclusive neighbourhood — up until now, on the high wooden slopes, above the Half Moon...

Published:Sunday | June 8, 2025 | 1:33 PMOmar Tomlinson - Contributor

“These are the best years of my life,” an ear-to-ear-smiling Nayana Williams declares. The drab, grey, cloudy weather Mother Nature is serving on a mid-week afternoon stands in vivid contrast to the beaming aura of this bottled spring-water head...

Published:Saturday | June 7, 2025 | 12:11 AM

In an effort to officially launch their foundation and raise vital funds, the Dream Big for Youth Foundation hosted its first major event – the Sounds of Victory gospel concert – last Saturday at Gospel Refuge Tabernacle UPC on Barbican Road, St...

Published:Saturday | June 7, 2025 | 12:10 AMO’brian Wynter/ Gleaner Writer

Three powerhouse initiatives stood out at the recent Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence not for fanfare, but for their transformative impact on Jamaica’s social and environmental landscape. Khalia Hall, Treya Ann Picking, and the...

Published:Friday | June 6, 2025 | 8:47 AMOmar Tomlinson/Contributor

SAINT International’s red-hot model, Sanique Dill, is feeling DAZED. The Paris-by-way-of-Waltham Park Road fashion star, who sent the global fashion industry into a tizzy after she closed the Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2025 collection show back in March,...

Published:Friday | June 6, 2025 | 12:06 AM

Kerry-Ann Quallo-Casserly rang in her 50th in true Gatsby style last Saturday at Royalton Negril, thanks to her husband Simon, who pulled out all the stops for an unforgettable affair. From a mermaid serenading guests to synchronised swimmers, fire...

Published:Friday | June 6, 2025 | 12:06 AMO’brian Wynter/Gleaner Writer

Just three months ago, Anna-Lisa Guthrie, the multidisciplinary Jamaican artist whose work spans costume and production design and mural art, made a bold statement during a Television Jamaica Weekend Smile interview. “I’d love a Prime Minister’s...

Published:Thursday | June 5, 2025 | 12:07 AM

Bringing a little slice of Paris to the shores of Jamaica, friends, family, and well-wishers of Pastry Chef Saleema Barclay gathered last Saturday to mark the opening of her patisserie, Le Macaron Pastries and Desserts. Though the afternoon clouds...

Published:Wednesday | June 4, 2025 | 12:08 AM

Fern Tree Spa at Half Moon in Rose Hall, St James hosted the launch of Caribbean Front Desk, an innovative health tourism concept by radiologist Dr Duane Chambers. Supported by the Development Bank of Jamaica’s BIGEE programme, the event attracted...

Published:Wednesday | June 4, 2025 | 12:07 AM

NEW YORK (AP): People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen for more reasons than one. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer. The melanin in darker skin...

Published:Tuesday | June 3, 2025 | 12:06 AM

The King’s House ballroom provided the ideal setting for the National Chorale of Jamaica’s (NCOJ) Medal of Excellence Awards Ceremony. Under the patronage of Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, the event honoured individuals who have made...

Published:Tuesday | June 3, 2025 | 12:06 AMJanet Silvera/Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: Under the warm Caribbean sun and with the sea as their backdrop, registered nurse Jodae Linton and trucker Thomas Lewis exchanged vows. The celebration unfolded on May 10, at The Palms at Rose Hall in Montego Bay, with close...

Published:Monday | June 2, 2025 | 12:06 AM

The lawns of Jamaica House came alive on Saturday evening for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence. From groundbreaking innovators in science and technology to culture-shaping creatives, sporting heroes, and community champions...

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