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Shawna-Kae Burns holds a Master of Social Work with a specialisation in children and families from the University of Texas at Arlington. In recent years, she has participated in numerous workshops focusing on key themes of self-care.
December 17, 2025 by Krysta Anderson

Dealing with seasonal depression

For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. But some people find the season difficult, and their lack of festive spirit may actually be a symptom of seasonal depression. Seasonal…
The Lintons became one on October 15, celebrating in a beautiful wedding ceremony at Couples Sans Souci in Ocho Rios, St Ann.
December 16, 2025 by Krysta Anderson

Loving Lintons

As mere strangers, Carsia James and Kashekee Linton made their first connection on Instagram. Their conversations and virtual interactions were so great that they decided to meet in person a few weeks…
Tashoni Ellis, senior client experience and insights specialist at VM Wealth Management, cuts a striking pose in a daring black dress.
December 16, 2025

Something Extra | Tuesday

The 21st staging of the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s Best Practices Awards and Banquet delivered a galaxy of stars at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on December 3. Winners, including GraceKennedy Limited,…
Above: Dr Yentyl Williams (left), lecturer, Faculty of Law at The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, and Cecilia De Santis, honorary Italian consul to Jamaica, pose for a snap.
December 15, 2025

Something Extra | Monday

Diplomatic flair defined the German Embassy’s Day of German Unity reception, held on the grounds of its Waterloo Road, St Andrew, mission. The evening brought together members of the diplomatic corps,…
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…