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Olivia Sinclair brings her Every Body Plays Mas initiative to life in 2024.
Updated 6 hours ago by Ruth-Ann Briscoe - Sunday Gleaner Writer

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 coverage. When she looked at the content capturing the spirit of the road, it felt exclusive to certain body types.

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No strangers to the island or fête season, the Macko sisters (from left) Kamelia, Kamani and Kaelin bring all smiles to our lens.
Updated 6 hours ago

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.
Published 7 hours ago

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…
Primrose Thompson (left) is all smiles as she receives her Sparkling CranWATA goodie bag from brand representative Shavell Brown at the Norman Manley International Airport on Monday.
April 10, 2026

Primrose Thompson returns for second Carnival in Ja

For Miami-based teacher Primrose Thompson, arriving in Jamaica for carnival had an unexpected highlight. Stepping off her flight at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) on Monday, she was…
Core Club founder Victoria Colahar (left) pairs up with Dr Brittany Boyne Wright of AVARA for a quick photo.
April 10, 2026

Something Extra | Friday

As Easter weekend drew to a close, Camp Porti saved its best for last with a duo of events that captured the essence of Portland’s allure. Saturday’s Porti Sunset set the tone for an evening of…