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Strictly 2K honouree Desmond ‘Charly Black’ Mendez pauses for a photo during the festivities.
January 2, 2026

Something Extra | Friday

Dancehall trailblazers were front and centre at the ninth staging of the Strictly 2K Throwback Music Festival, where dancehall artiste Charly Black, sound system Coppershot Sound, and veteran dancer…
George Clooney kisses the hand of his wife Amal while posing for photographers on the red carpet for the film ‘Jay Kelly’ during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, in August, 2025.
January 2, 2026

French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney

PARIS (AP): Actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney were granted French citizenship because “they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France’s international influence and…
Small lifestyle changes can get you on the right path for 2026.
January 2, 2026

A simpler approach to health and wellness in 2026

AP: The new year often inspires a fresh start, with many people committing to healthier habits and improved wellness. But even the best intentions can quickly feel overwhelming, as a flood of advice…
Tom Hiddleston (left) and Zawe Ashton.
January 2, 2026

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome their second child

NEW YORK (AP): English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second child. Hiddleston confirmed the news to GQ in a feature published Monday. He described birth as the “most…
Photographer Russell Hamilton steps in front of the lens, keeping it cool and casual.
January 1, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

The Scottish Society welcomed patrons to Amalfi at Caymanas Golf and Country Club on Sunday, marking a highlight on this season’s social calendar. Supported by Johnnie Walker and Heineken, the event…
Mat and Flow attendees engage in a glute bridge with extended arms at Winnifred Beach, Portland.
December 31, 2025 by Ruth

Iyla Cousins on finding your centre in the New Year

The transition into a new year often comes with a heavy dose of goal pressure. The ‘new year, new you’ narrative pushes people to move faster, dream bigger, and overhaul their entire lives by the time…
Above: Laurice Griffiths, junior brand manager at Red Stripe, raises her drink to a good time.
December 31, 2025

Something Extra | Wednesday

The last Sunday of the year saw Sabina Park transform into a black-and-white runway for the return of the Johnnie Walker and Don Julio-sponsored Milk and Honey gala. Guests put their own spin on…
The newly-weds, Dr Jordanne Levy-Anderson and Brandon Anderson.
December 30, 2025 by Ruth

It was always you...

Dr Jordanne Lauren Levy and Brandon Anderson had crossed paths a few times since childhood, but it wasn’t until the timing was right that they truly connected. It all began with a playful debate over…
Above: Spotted on the Pic-Nic runway, Shacqueal Major strikes a pose for our lens.
December 30, 2025

Something Extra | Tuesday

New York’s pink event, Pic-Nic Festival, came to Kingston on Saturday, lighting up the UWI Mona Bowl with music, good vibes, and pink fashion moments. The Casamigos-sponsored event saw patrons making…