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Joining the road vibes at lunchtime, sprint icon Asafa Powell, clad in Nova, poses with his forever plus-one, Alyshia Miller-Powell.
April 13, 2026

Something Extra | Monday

All soca lovers made their way to the heart of New Kingston and St Andrew on Carnival Sunday for the much-anticipated Carnival in Jamaica Road March. On the band circuit, Gen XS, Yard Mas and Xodus…
Olivia Sinclair brings her Every Body Plays Mas initiative to life in 2024.
April 12, 2026 by Ruth

Olivia Sinclair is making carnival coverage more inclusive

For a while, Olivia Sinclair watched Jamaica’s carnival from the sidelines – not for a lack of love for soca or the season of events, but because she didn’t see her body type reflected in media…
No strangers to the island or fête season, the Macko sisters (from left) Kamelia, Kamani and Kaelin bring all smiles to our lens.
April 12, 2026

Sunday Social

The East Lawns of Devon House in St Andrew were transformed into an elevated, immersive setting for Xodus Fete Gala on Wednesday. The all-inclusive affair invited guests to don their finest black,…
Contributed Photos This western Jamaica property blends architecture and nature, with a multi-level rocky shoreline, terraced edges, and direct access to the sea.
April 12, 2026

Dream House | An Atlantis-inspired escape on Jamaica’s western coast

Mythology has been an intrinsic part of architecture for thousands of years. The design of this waterfront home, visible to most of us primarily by boat, was inspired by the legend of the comic book…
Social media personality Rushane ‘RushCam’ Campbell takes the opportunity to pay a style tribute to rock icons, The Rolling Stones, all in the name of soca.
April 11, 2026

Something Extra | Saturday

If the desire for women and rum is anything to go by, then I Love Soca was the perfect playground to revel in both. But the crowning glory came when King of Soca Machel Montano took to the main stage,…
Dr Sandra Swaby is Mrs Queen of the World first runner-up 2026. The 53-year-old received the title on April 4 in New York.
April 11, 2026

GoodHeart | Dr Sandra Swaby champions beauty beyond age at global pageant

Jamaican cosmetic surgeon Dr Sandra Swaby, who was crowned the 2026 Mrs Queen of the World first runner-up last Saturday, told The Gleaner that her decision to enter another major pageant was to…
Directors Delroy Johnson and Gabrielle Blackwood (right) film Sanicka Scott from Hanover for ‘The Forgotten Daughters’, a short documentary on the experiences of women and children affected by Hurricane Melissa. The film is part of Behind Her Lens: Wom
April 11, 2026

JAFTA, UNICEF select filmmakers for post-hurricane stories

The Jamaica Film and Television Association (JAFTA) in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has selected three filmmakers to document the lived experiences of women, adolescent…
Girls just wanna have fun, and Dominique Collins, medical aesthetician and owner of SkinByDom, as well as sales executive at Jetour, is all for it.
April 10, 2026

Babewatch Alert: Kooler Babe and Bros take over

On Wednesday, a Babewatch alert was issued to all Kooler Babe and Bros with a simple mission: show up in red, pack your coolers, and bring the good vibes. Mission accomplished. The event, held at 36…
Sherry-Kay Jones leapt into action when the Dolly costume called to her in 2023 and answered in stunning style.
April 10, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Sherry-Kay Jones looking to turn heads on carnival day in Monet

Celebrating the beauty, vibrancy, joy and unstoppable energy of the soca season is what attracted Sherry-Kay Jones to carnival in the first place. Growing up, she admired the fashion paraded through…