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Andrea Dempster Chung (centre), moderator of the building black arts ecosystems panel, poses with panellists (from left) Institute of Caribbean Studies lecturer and author, Kam-Au Amen; Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance of Jamaica Co-Chair Kaiel E
March 6, 2026

Jamaica Book Festival debuts Africa-Caribbean literary exchange

The Confucius Institute at The University of the West Indies, Mona, transformed into a dynamic literary hub of conversation, creativity, and cross-continental connection last Saturday as the Jamaica…
Fulfilling friendships deserve to be celebrated too. Step up your sneaker game together with these white pairs from Bridget Sandals.
March 6, 2026

Bridget Sandals continues to elevate its offerings

In fashion, the right pair of footwear can do wonders for completing an outfit. It also has the unique ability to shape and even transform how you show up in the world. Popular brand Bridget Sandals…
Styled by her daughter and longtime stylist, Ivy Coco Maurice, this year’s TIME Women of the Year honouree Sheryl Lee Ralph poses on the red carpet at Sunday’s Actor Awards .
March 6, 2026

Sheryl Lee Ralph among TIME Women of the Year

Emmy Award–winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph has been named a 2026 TIME Women of the Year honouree, joining a distinguished group of global leaders, artists, and advocates recognised for their impact…
Nicole Dennis-Benn (centre), award-winning, bestselling author of ‘Here Comes the Sun’ and ‘Patsy’, who travelled to Jamaica as a featured speaker for the festival, shares a warm moment with Natasha Cunningham (left), visual artist and graphic desi
March 5, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

The Jamaica Book Festival’s inaugural staging of the Africa Caribbean Literary Exchange in partnership with the P.J. Patterson Institute for Africa Caribbean Advocacy unfolded vibrantly at the…
Ready to take in the performances on LIT day two are media personality Yendi Phillipps and her daughter Israel McGregor-Phillipps.
March 4, 2026

Something Extra | Wednesday

Hope Botanical Gardens in St Andrew was the place to be last weekend, as the Lost In Time (LIT) Festival delivered a visual feast of fashion alongside the music on day two. The crowd came ready,…
Left: At The 2026 Vision Edit held in January, entrepreneur Kiddist Cowans explored how a mindful approach to goal-setting can help turn aspirations into action.
March 4, 2026

It’s not too late to create a vision board

There’s still time to reset your intentions. Romanticising your desires and carving out space to focus on the life you want to build doesn’t have to be confined to January. If being purposeful means…
The ever-stylish Angelie Martin-Spencer strikes a pose for our lens.
March 3, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

Soaking up day one of the LIT weekend, reggae fans from near and far flocked to Hope Botanical Gardens in St Andrew for the highly anticipated return of the Lost In Time festival. With the likes of…
Ring bearer Romeish (centre) is joined by his parents, Henry (right) and Dianne Johnson (second right), and Gary (left) and Keisha Cooper (second left).
March 9, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Sisters tie the knot: Meet the Coopers and the Johnsons

Late last year, two sisters made a memorable debut, saying ‘I do’ on the same day to their soulmates. The double wedding, which went viral on social media, saw Keisha McKenzie marry Gary Cooper and…
Halle Bailey wore Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture, a coffee-brown jersey and gazar gown, accented with white lacquered wood embellishments.
March 2, 2026

Something Extra | Monday

Hollywood glamour met cultural power at the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night, one of the most significant celebrations of black excellence on the awards season calendar. More than just a…