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Veronica Richards-Whittaker beams with pride, following her first place win at the 2026 National Senior Spelling Bee Champion held on Thursday.
05 Sep, 2026 0

GoodHeart | Senior Spelling Bee champion gets every word right

On Thursday, Veronica Richards-Whittaker entered the ballroom of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston with one goal, to become the 2026 National Senior Spelling Bee Champion and take the trophy…
Dr Bethune heads to an Owambe in Lagos. ‘Owambe’ is a Yoruba term commonly used for a large, elaborate celebration.
04 Sep, 2026 0

Jamaican in Lagos: Dr Anna Bethune’s journey across continents

Dr Anna Bethune was living in Chicago, Illinois, completing her doctorate at Northwestern University, when she realised it was time for a change. The Jamaican seized an opportunity that would…
Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal arrives in Celine for the festival’s red-carpet affair.
04 Sep, 2026 0

Something Extra | Friday

The 83rd Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, kicked off with stars gracing the red carpet in fine style as Danny Boyle’s Ink opened 11 days of screenings, premieres and awards. Hollywood star…
Gloria Steinem poses for a picture at her home in New York on October 19, 2015.
04 Sep, 2026 0

In her final memoir, Gloria Steinem looked back with hope

NEW YORK (AP): Gloria Steinem died just weeks before the release of her latest memoir, An Unexpected Life. She was 92, but gave no indication in the book that it would be her last. “As I write this,…
Theo James sharpens his classic tailoring with polka dots.
03 Sep, 2026 0

Something Extra | Thursday

Three years after its debut, Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen returns for a second season. The Netflix drama held its world premiere in London on Wednesday night, with Theo James and Kaya Scodelario…
Krystal Senior accents her blue maxi dress with gold accessories.
02 Sep, 2026 0

Something Extra | Wednesday

For the past 10 years, the We Inspire Women Brunch has brought women together to connect and share their experiences. On Sunday, founder and CEO Cortia Bingham-McKenzie marked the event’s 10th…
Gail Abrahams, corporate communications executive and author, speaking at the WeCAN Presents: ‘Becoming a Better You: Real Talk on Perimenopause, Menopause & PCOS’, hosted by Red Stripe on August 21.
02 Sep, 2026 0

Keeping your edge through menopause

Perimenopause and menopause do not stop at the office door. Changes in sleep, energy, concentration and mood can follow women into the workplace, sometimes affecting how they navigate meetings,…
Royane Green, who began taking dance classes at the age of 16, is a professional dancer and a proud modern contemporary dance fitness instructor.
02 Sep, 2026 0

Royane Green champions dance fitness for body, mind

Zumba aerobic classes have become a popular fitness option, with workout routines incorporating musical genres such as hip-hop, soca, electronic dance music and even dancehall. But if you once had…
The groom leans in to give his bride a sweet kiss.
01 Sep, 2026 0

Island Wedding | Rekindled romance leads Ruschane and Cadrieanna to ‘I do’

For Ruschane Hoffstead and Cadrieanna Barnes, their first season of love began in 2015 when they were attending high school. Introduced by a mutual friend, the two hit it off quickly and became a…