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GraceKennedy Group CEO Frank James presents a laptop to Aldi-Anna Lewis, sixth form student at deCarteret College, and the 2025 Top Performer in the National Child Month Committee’s (NCMC) Youth Academic Achievement Awards. The presentation took place du
March 28, 2026

GoodHeart | deCarteret College’s Aldi-Anna Lewis is a top performer

Aldi-Anna Lewis, sixth-form student at deCarteret College in Manchester and formerly of May Day High School, also in Manchester, has been named the 2025 Top Performer in the National Child Month…
Above: Pistol black, pure white and ash grey combine to create this asymmetrical colour-block linen shirt dress. Howell’s design also features raised and inward pintucks, knife pleat tucks, pinstripe and subtle flare panel detailing, with a Mandarin coll
March 27, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

David Howell pays homage to Rio Cobre with new collection

One of the island’s most famous rivers, divided by a bridge iconic for its historical significance, serves as the inspiration behind David Howell’s newest collection. In his recent capsule, the…
Post-shoot, photographer Patrycja Pioch-Makurat (centre) shared a snapshot with SAINT models Rihanna Messam (left) and Carolyn Sangster.
March 27, 2026

Polish photographer captures J’can models

The black, gold and green thoroughly seduced Patrycja Pioch-Makurat. The Polish fashion photographer, on her first visit to the island in 2019, felt a gratifying sensory overload during her honeymoon…
Matt Smith wears a polished, dark, tailored suit.
March 27, 2026

Something Extra | Friday

Star power lit up London on Wednesday as HBO Max toasted its UK launch with a lavish soirée at the Southbank Centre — and all eyes were on a new generation of wizarding talent. Dominic McLaughlin,…
University Dance Society alumnae (from left) Dr Suzanne Minott-Arscott, Sandra Cooper and Dr Judy Tapper turned out in fine style.
March 26, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

Movement, memory and creativity converged as the University Dance Society (UDAS) at The University of the West Indies, Mona, staged Homage at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts last…
Sean Paul was one of the special guests on the NBC morning show 'Today', which was filmed in Jamaica at Sandals Dunns River on Thursday.
March 26, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Culture, content bring NBC 'Today' to J'can shores

Island fever has taken over the NBC morning show 'Today' as the US media team touched down in Jamaica and headed straight to Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios for a live broadcast on…
Fitness coach Rohan ‘Frano’ Francis prides himself on helping his clients become the best version of themselves.
March 25, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Personal trainer Rohan Francis opens his first fitness studio

For over a decade, Rohan ‘Frano’ Francis has been changing lives through health and wellness. Long driven by the dream of elevating his entrepreneurial journey, he recently brought that vision to life…
From left: Toni-Ann Neita-Elliott, vice-president of sales and marketing at Sterling Asset Management, and her sister Stephanie Koathes, pause for a quick photo with Shanique Williamson, manager, personal financial planning at Sterling Asset Management.
March 25, 2026

Something Extra | Wednesday

Sterling Asset Management Limited celebrated its Silver Jubilee with a customer appreciation event last Saturday at the UWI Mona Ruins, bringing together clients, partners, and stakeholders to honour…
Mr and Mrs Thomas share a sweet moment cutting their cake, courtesy of Lola’s Dessert.
March 24, 2026 by Ruth

ISLAND WEDDING | A love 16 years in the making for Darien and Kady-Ann

Kady-Ann Smith and Darien Thomas met 16 years ago at the University of Technology, Jamaica, when a simple group project brought them together. From classmates to friends — and now husband and wife —…