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De Roeck takes on day 10 of his 500-mile journey through Westmoreland.
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GoodHeart | Michael De Roeck takes on 500 miles for Freedom Skatepark

Sixteen days into a 21-day, 500-mile run around Jamaica, Michael De Roeck is putting his endurance to the test to raise funds for the young people served by Freedom Skatepark. De Roeck, a trustee of the Freedom Skatepark Foundation, began the Freedom Skatepark 500 on August 7 at the organisation’s Bull Bay facility to raise US$75,000 (approximately J$11.9 million) towards the foundation’s youth programmes.

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Grateful to celebrate with her mother for another birthday, Allison Rattray, attorney-at-law, rocks a vibrant maxi.
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Something Extra | Saturday

Family and friends gathered at Monica Louise Smith’s St Andrew home last Saturday to celebrate her 90th birthday. Full of life and ageing gracefully, Smith was surrounded by loved ones, including…
Meadow Walker, daughter of the late ‘The Fast and the Furious’ cast member Paul Walker, arrives at the 25th anniversary celebration screening of the film.
August 21, 2026

Something Extra | Friday

The 25th anniversary celebration of The Fast and the Furious was held on Monday at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, the same theatre where the original film premiered 25 years ago. The…
Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2026 Christina Williams.
Updated 9 hours ago by Yasmine Peru

Miss Ja Festival Queen Christina Williams talks goals, coronation and Portland

On August 1, attorney, development advisor and head of information privacy at the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, Christina Williams, was crowned Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2026. Firmly rooted in…
Prince Harry (left) and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
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Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

LONDON (AP): Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay, starting this fall, but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the…
Xao Haughton keeps it cool and cute in burnt orange.
August 20, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

Seychella Beach Society returned to East Beach, St Mary last Saturday, bringing a playful take on beach culture to the north coast. Drawing from the escapism of Love Island, the event transformed the…
A woman pauses while she walks through a water mist machine installed by city administration to assist people in coping with the heat in Bucharest, Romania, on August 6.
August 19, 2026

What to wear to stay cool in the heat

AP: When temperatures soar, dressing for the heat may seem simple. Choose something light, loose and breathable. But textile researchers say staying cool involves more than fabric. Weight,…
Out to support her father, Beenie Man, at the return of Summa Sizzle, Deshagaye ‘Desha’ Davis strikes a pose for our lens.
August 19, 2026

Something Extra | Wednesday

Summa Sizzle brought reggae, dancehall and pop to the Woodleigh Sports Complex in Clarendon on Saturday night as Beenie Man celebrated his birthday. The line-up featured Ashanti, Louie Culture,…
Shawn Officer has Kasi Simon under arrest for love. The two joined hands in holy matrimony on June 13.
August 19, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Island Wedding | Kasi Simon gets cuffed by Officer’s love

From the tender age of eight, Kasi Simon had already planned her dream wedding. She imagined her Prince Charming coming to save her, much like Rapunzel in her tower. Years later, her wish came true…
ABC hit ‘Abbott Elementary’ was represented by creator, executive producer and star Quinta Brunson.
August 19, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

Abbott Elementary, the ABC sitcom created by Quinta Brunson and starring Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, was among the shows featured at the TV Academy’s 2026 Televerse Festival. The…