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Shanice Thompson, a third-year communications, arts, and technology student at the University of Technology, attended a casting call for SAINT International in 2023 and impressed the model agency’s founder, Deiwght Peters.
December 14, 2025 by Omar Tomlinson

Shanice Thompson ready to set her own course in fashion

While the high-fashion market remains a niche space for plus-sized models, Shanice Thompson is practical-minded. “I’m hyper aware of all the sentiments that are around full-sized models, the positive…
The Jamaica Youth Chorale performing at its Christmas Joy concert in 2024.
December 13, 2025

GoodHeart | Christmas Joy for children: JYC, UWI Guild launches toy drive

The Jamaica Youth Chorale (JYC) and its senior ensemble, The Kingston Seventeen, have partnered with the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Guild External Affairs Committee (EAC) on a toy drive…
Scanlon’s greatest achievement to date is becoming the 2025 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open Champion.
December 13, 2025 by Krysta Anderson

GoodHeart | Int’l golfer Roisin Scanlon to host charity golf event in Ja

‘Tis the season for giving, now more than ever. Following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, international golfer Roisin Scanlon is hosting a charity golf event on December 21 at the Constant…
Taking a photo for our lens is Mikael Phillips, member of parliament for Manchester North Western, who represented Opposition Leader Mark Golding.
December 13, 2025

Something Extra | Saturday

As is tradition every December, downtown Kingston lit up with holiday cheer as the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) turned the lights on its Christmas tree on Tuesday evening.…
Ahead of the ‘Living’ photo shoot to spotlight her capsule collection, on which she collaborated with visual artist Tobean Walters, fashion designer Angella Wilkinson flashed her pearly whites.
December 12, 2025 by Omar Tomlinson

Artistic points of view

Fashion designer Angella Wilkinson is draped in the Christmas spirit. Two weeks after being tasked by Living to create a holiday wardrobe – with a caveat to steer clear of seasonal colour tropes – the…
Web Designer, Samiyyah Andrewin-Miranda, stuns in a flowing turquoise outfit featuring a tie-front top with billowy sleeves and a smocked waist, paired with a tiered skirt that adds movement to the look.
December 12, 2025

Something Extra | Friday

Kingston’s style set stepped out in full glow on Tuesday for the debut of Mezza Luna, turning the new Mediterranean fusion hotspot into an impromptu runway. Sleek neutrals, bold pops of colour, and…
From an island in Fiji to the land of wood and water, ‘Love Island’ Season 7’s Elan Bibas (left) and Bryan Arenales are spotted at the event.
December 11, 2025

Something Extra | Thursday

The Treasure Beach Food, Rum and Reggae Benefit Festival at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Sunday brought together foodies, music lovers, and festival-goers for a lively one-day…
This international endurance athlete’s dedication to fitness and endurance has taken her across the globe, with her most recent stop being in Jamaica for the 2025 Reggae Marathon held on Sunday.
December 10, 2025

Global runner Sonia Haboub finds healing, connection through running

When Sonia Haboub flew more than 14,000 kilometres from Dubai to participate in the Reggae Marathon in Jamaica on Sunday, it was not just another race on her calendar. For the international endurance…
Wonda Williams, realtor at Keller Williams Jamaica, nailed the double-denim vibe.
December 11, 2025

Something Extra | Wednesday

A time was had at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Sunday as festival-goers made their way to the Treasure Beach Food, Rum and Music Benefit Festival. The one-day event, shifted from its…