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Final-year graphic design major, Kimberley Jones.
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GoodHeart | COVID-19 sparked Kimberley Jones’ creativity

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many to rediscover old passions, explore new interests, and uncover talents they never knew they possessed. For Kimberley Jones, it was the moment that reignited a love for art and set her on an unexpected path. What started as painting sessions to relieve the stress of exam preparation soon became the catalyst for an unexpected journey. It would take her from aspiring scientist to award-winning graphic design student at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.

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Claire Foy (left) and Andrew Garfield attend ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ special screening at Regal Union Square on Wednesday in New York.
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Something Extra | Saturday

From New York to London, our favourite films are making the rounds. This week was no different, with The Magic Faraway Tree, Lioness and Spider-Man: Brand New Day all having premieres. Something…
Business owner Shanell Montgomery opts for a yellow one-shoulder mini dress with a ruffled hem from Devine Pieces.
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Something Extra | Friday

Flowing cocktails, lively music and conversation set the tone as invited guests gathered at Big Buy Plaza in Portmore, St Catherine, on Wednesday for the official launch of De Ferrano. The new rooftop…
Makeeda Morrison, founder of Copper and Thread.
July 31, 2026 by Ruth

Copper and Thread is crocheting sustainable everyday items

Every successful business begins by solving a problem, and for Copper and Thread founder Makeeda Morrison, that problem was finding swimwear at the last minute. What started as a personal need soon…
Director Destin Daniel Cretton arrives at the premiere.
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Something Extra | Thursday

Hollywood’s biggest stars turned out in style for the premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day on Monday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. From Zendaya’s striking goth-glam look to Tom Holland’s…
From left: Sukanya Wilmot, Reniece Wilmot and Dominique Martin enjoy a girls’ day out at the races.
July 29, 2026

Something Extra | Wednesday

After a six-year hiatus, the Diamond Mile made its return to Caymanas Park on Saturday, bringing with it a blend of elite horse racing and casual trackside style. Inside the Director’s Lounge,…
Participants are guided through a 9D Breathwork session at Yahsuh Fitbox in St Andrew on Saturday.
July 30, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Reset through 9D Breathwork - LeVaughn Flynn helps others regulate well-being, soothe nervous system via guided breathing practicethrough 9D Breathwork

The COVID-19 pandemic marked the beginning of an unexpected wellness journey for communications manager LeVaughn Flynn. Drawn to holistic healing modalities, Flynn discovered breathwork during the…
Noel and Krisann seal their nuptials with a kiss at the altar.
July 29, 2026 by Ruth

Island Wedding | A Brooklyn love story comes home to Ja

The love of your life could share your Jamaican roots and live just across the street in Brooklyn, New York. For Krisann Forbes and Noel Simpson, what began as a chance connection blossomed into a…
Nickeria Smickle, managing director, A-List Marketing & Entertainment Group, is dressed to impress in a white vest suit set.
July 29, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday
An evening of inspiration and connection unfolded at the NCB Atrium as Sheree Martin, interim chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited, engaged women entrepreneurs…
Tishauna Mullings, chief social innovator at NexxStepp, wears a flared-sleeve mini dress with a ruffled hem from Rose’s Couture.
July 28, 2026

Something Extra | Monday

Football fans gathered at the United States Embassy in Jamaica on Sunday, July 19, to watch Spain face off with defending champions Argentina in an enthralling FIFA World Cup final. After 39 days of…