Lifestyle

Project coordinator and self-proclaimed sports fanatic, Nicholette Levene, shoots a smile for the camera.
December 9, 2025

Something Extra | Saturday

The big screen at Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records in St Andrew offered fans the next best thing to being in the stands for Jamaica’s showdown with Trinidad and Tobago. The match viewing, which ended…
left: The rustic timber cottage in St Elizabeth, photographed in better days.
December 9, 2025

Dream House | Hurricane Melissa hits rustic St Elizabeth cottage

For the Dream House article of December 24, 2023, we brought to light a charming old-time Jamaican cottage, lost in the middle of nowhere, some 2,300 feet above sea level in the Santa Cruz Mountains,…
Beaming with gratitude, JPS’s Kenroy Williams displays donated clothing items that formed part of his community relief drive across Westmoreland, Hanover, and St James. Through partnerships with local businesses, individuals, and overseas supporters, Wil
December 9, 2025

GoodHeart | Kenroy Williams shines his light

When Hurricane Melissa tore through western Jamaica as a Category-5 system, Westmoreland was among the parishes left in ruins. Homes crumbled, power lines fell, and communication vanished. In a matter…
Contributed SAINT International model Wayne Booth, styled by Anya Ziourova and lensed by Jenn Collins for the limited-edition holiday kit campaign for Point of View (POV) Beauty.
December 9, 2025 by Omar Tomlinson

Lifestyle Round-Up

Caribbean creativity is taking centre stage this season, with standout moments across beauty, fashion, and art. From Wayne Booth’s new holiday campaign to Theophilio at the Rock & Roll Hall of…
Jonathan Buchanan, operations manager at Bridget Sandals.
December 9, 2025

GoodHeart | Bridget Sandals lends a helping hand

Bridget Sandals is among the local businesses in Jamaica providing relief to residents in parishes affected by the recent hurricane. The footwear brand, a staple in Jamaican households for more than…
At Siam Niramit Phuket, Henry experienced a beautiful showcase of Thai heritage and artistry, from graceful traditional dances to captivating storytelling that brought centuries of culture to life, all dolled up in Dermoth Williams Couture.
December 9, 2025

Thai magic and Jamaican pride

Since leaving for Thailand last Tuesday, Dr Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, has been proudly waving the Jamaican flag and embracing the culture and adventures that come with representing…
From left: Miles Mitchell Murphy, Christian Murphy, Eric Murphy, Paige Butcher, Eddie Murphy, Bella Murphy, Shayne Audra Murphy, Zola Ivy Murphy and Bria Murphy arrive at the premiere of ‘Being Eddie’ on Wednesday at Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angele
December 9, 2025

Something Extra | Friday

Eddie Murphy’s friends and family turned out in full support for the premiere of Being Eddie on Wednesday at the Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles. The documentary, now streaming on Netflix, offers…
Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks about her new book ‘The Look’.
December 9, 2025

Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, ‘The Look’

WASHINGTON (AP): On any day during her eight years as first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama said she could go from giving a speech to meeting with a counterpart from another country to…
Antonin Tron
December 9, 2025

Balmain hires Antonin Tron

PARIS (AP): Balmain on Wednesday named French designer Antonin Tron as its new creative director, tapping the Atlein founder known for structured minimalism and sculptural drape to follow Olivier…