FACE OF GRENADA : USHA THOMAS
The year is 2020, a Saturday evening in February and I am in Grenada for the first time to attend the highly anticipated Face of Grenada pageant.
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Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson, First to the Future
A Livestream hosted by The Late Show’s Stephen Colbert also featuring a performance from superstar singer Khalid. The world tuned in to see Sir Richard Branson rocket into space. The “Unity 22” mission was the twenty-second flight test for VSS Unity and Virgin Galactic’s fourth crewed spaceflight. It is also the first to carry a full crew of two pilots and four mission specialists in the cabin, including Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson, who is testing the private astronaut experience. Branson and Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos are to become direct competitors in this industry, each offering tickets to wealthy customers for brief rides to the upper atmosphere aboard supersonic – rocket-powered spacecraft. So curious to know who the first adventures … Continued
Lila Iké addresses child sex trafficking and pedophilia: New Single “Batty Rider Shorts”
Lila Iké continues to turn heads as one of the most promising stars. The fast-rising songbird hailing from Jamaica unleashes her first single “Batty Rider Shorts” since the release of her 2020 debut EP The Experience. The powerful song (produced by Ziah .Push) carries an important message of responsibility to protect and nurture our youth. “Batty Rider Shorts” addresses child sex trafficking and pedophilia, a recurring issue worldwide, but one particularly close to Lila’s heart as it has been ravaging her native country. There has been an alarming rate of missing young girls, murder, rape and reports of child molestation over the past year alone. The singer, who is known for her genre-fusing blend of reggae, R&B, dancehall and hip hop, talks … Continued
The Impact Covid Can Have on Your Mental Health
It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many people in a variety of ways. Jobs have been lost, we’ve gone into lockdown, and many of us have gone a long time without seeing many of our friends and family. COVID-19 has impacted many different people emotionally, physically, and mentally. There are a variety of ways your mental health may have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and here are a few that you or someone you love may relate to: Anxiety through the Roof It’s no surprise a lot of anxiety arose due to isolation and the fear of ensuing pandemic. The virus developed swiftly and so did many people’s anxiety. Having to worry about your safety and the … Continued
Life
8 Things You Need to Know About Your Maternal Health
The joys of entering motherhood and bringing your baby into the world are equal to none. Along the journey of … Continued
6 Ways to Live Better this Summer
As the temperatures rise and the summer days get longer, the list of summer possibilities seems endless. Whether it’s a … Continued
Posh Places to Brunch in the BVI
When you’re out in the British Virgin Islands on vacation or you’re fortunate enough to live there, your experience is … Continued
A delicious summer with Blendjet
You don’t need to be a professional barista to make those delicious summer refreshers and iced coffees that you can’t … Continued
Fashion & Style
BYRON LARS FW22 : clothes you can dance in
NYFW is back, and this season we took a look at a unique presentation that combined fashion, and movement. StylePointe … Continued
Mod Men – the hottest Designer Menswear trends in the Caribbean and around the world
What’s a man to do when his WFH sweats and tee shirt simply won’t cut it? Fashion doesn’t stop, even … Continued
10 Fashionable Masks to put your Best Face Forward
Creativity can flourish under even the most adverse of circumstances, as we have learned over the course of the global … Continued
Planting Roots “In His Garden”– Designer Alina Khoury launches AIKA Studio at home in the DR
Alina Khoury is an island girl at heart – born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, she is happiest … Continued
COVID has delayed things quite a bit. So it has been a long time coming for this issue featuring 2020 Face of Grenada: Usha Thomas. To celebrate we’ve made this a double issue for all to enjoy
Jahvillani
The newest star in Jamaica’s dancehall galaxy Jahvillani represents the refreshing, red-hot, and youthful smooth sound era of the genre with all its’ diamond dimensions. A true masterful and musical street soldier from Great Pond St. Ann, the twenty-six-year-old with government name Dujon Mario Edwards marches unapologetically to his own captivating lyrical beat, steadily etching a moniker for himself especially from his early hit “Wileside Govament”. Armed with humility and transparency, he speaks through his musical calling to reflect accurately the real-life facets of Jamaican society. From the hypnotic “Smooth” with Skillibeng which could easily be a triple X rated ode to Shabba Ranks 90’s dancehall hit “Trailer Load A Girls” to the gritty “Gangsta”, Jahvillani’s star has arrived. Multifaceted … Continued
Beauty
The Top 10 Natural, Scientifically Tested Skincare Ingredients
If you’re like most of us, your skin isn’t just one way all the time. Sometimes it’s oilier, sometimes it’s … Continued
100% Clean Beauty and Wellness Brands that are Black-Owned
There has been a major shift in the beauty and wellness industry when it comes to ingredients and what we … Continued
What is New at Fenty Beauty?
Since the Barbadian singer, Rihanna, launched her makeup and beauty line in 2017, the fashion house has prided itself in … Continued
9 Leading Caribbean Brands to Support Right Now
The world is changing. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, there’s been a shift … Continued
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CARIBBEAN POSH EXPANDS REGIONAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE POSHGIRL POWER BRUNCH
Caribbean POSH reaffirmed its commitment to women empowerment despite the ongoing global pandemic by hosting a hybrid version of its … Continued
WESTERN AIR – REXY ROLLE
Shot on location in the Bahamas / Creative Director + Photographer: Scharad Lightbourne/ Stylist: Hannah Sands/ Hair: Denise Francis/ MAU: … Continued
Naomi Cowan Protects Her “Energy” with Exuberant new single
Today, reggae singer Naomi Cowan releases “Energy”, her first single of 2021. Produced by Izy Beats (Koffee “Toast”, Jorja Smith & Burna Boy “Be Honest”) the upbeat … Continued
Congratulations to the Recently-Elected Women of U.S. Politics
The United States has always been in the limelight of world politics. It is no wonder that the whole world … Continued
Culture
LILA IKÉ SHARES VIDEO FOR “BATTY RIDER SHORTS” TODAY
Rising Jamaican star Lila Iké reveals the video for her brand new single “Batty Rider Shorts,” available now via In.Digg.Nation … Continued
Flora Jane Duffy wins Bermuda’s first gold medal.
Congrats to the Bermudian triathlete on receiving a gold medal from the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Bermuda’s first gold medal. … Continued
PROTOJE’S “SWITCH IT UP” FT. KOFFEE SHINES AS SECOND SONG ON BARACK OBAMA’S 2021 SUMMER PLAYLIST
The 44th U.S. President Barack Obama revealed his 38-song summer playlist over the weekend and landing second on that highly-coveted list is Jamaican reggae … Continued
JAZ ELISE COPES WITH THE PRESSURES OF LIFE ON “BREATHE”
The Jamaican songstress Jaz Elise reveals visualizer for “Breathe,” the personal closer from her debut EP The Golden Hour (In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course … Continued
Celebrity
JESSE ROYAL ARRIVES WITH SOPHOMORE ALBUM ROYAL
Jesse Royal – one of Jamaica’s most charismatic young stars – releases his sophomore album Royal via Easy Star Records. The singer-songwriter has been … Continued
SPICE, SEAN PAUL, and SHAGGY
“Go Down Deh,” the recently released hit single from the “Queen of Dancehall,” Spice featuring Sean Paul and Shaggy, remains a consistent trend for … Continued
Double Releases Dedicated to The Divine Feminine, Gramps Morgan Honors Women Worldwide
As the world honors and celebrates Women’s History Month, Grammy-Award recording artist Gramps Morgan soothes the soul with the re-release … Continued
Reggae Icon Bunny Wailer — Has Died at 73
Bunny Wailer, a founding member of the Wailers and a reggae music giant whose career spanned seven decades, has died at the … Continued