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The End of an Era: Kingsley Cooper’s Passing and the Future of Fashion Leadership in Jamaica
When news broke of the passing of Kingsley Cooper, Jamaica’s fashion and entertainment industries were united in mourning. As the co-founder of Pulse Investments Limited and a pivotal architect of Jamaica’s modeling and fashion landscape, Cooper was more than just…
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Vybz Kartel’s Performance & European Reception: Debunking the Myth That Dancehall Acts Don’t Command Big Money
Dancehall music, with its infectious rhythms and raw energy, has long captivated audiences worldwide. Yet, recent discussions suggest that European promoters are hesitant to pay top dollar for dancehall artists, despite the genre’s growing influence. One artist who consistently defies…
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Venus Williams in L’Officiel Italia
In June 2025, L’Officiel Italia selected Venus Williams; the 45‑year‑old tennis legend, entrepreneur, and designer as one of its cover stars. With photographer Ricardo Abrahao capturing her alongside a top‑tier creative team (editor Giampietro Baudo; fashion director Giulio Martinelli; stylist…
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Buju Banton’s Shortfall: The Energy Gap Between Reggae and Dancehall inJamaica
In the rich and ever-evolving landscape of Jamaican music, two genres have long stood aspillars of the island’s cultural identity: Reggae and Dancehall. Among their champions, Buju Banton and Vybz Kartel have emerged as titans in their own right—both influential,controversial,…
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Networking VS Relationships
I’m from a culture that is rich in talent and sometimes the talent doesn’t get the opportunity to see its full potential. The island of Jamaica has produced so many beauty queens, sprinters, musicians, inventors and leaders. The percentage who…
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Anna Wintour A Cultural Epoch Ends, and a New Era Begins
In the glossy corridors of Condé Nast and on the runways of the world, one name has stood like an immovable icon for nearly four decades: Anna Wintour. On June 26, 2025, after 37 years as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue USA,…
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Divine Timing in Self-Publishing: My Path to Three Books
Faith and Favour: Odes of Gratitude for Unmerited Grace — debuted in June 2024 — self-published at the humble age of 28 years old. Honestly, when I think about that book, it was ejected. It was taken from a mother…
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AI Meets Event Planning in Jamaica: HEART/NSTA Trust Trainees Launch Trailblazing Hybrid Conference
Something exciting is happening in the world of Jamaican event planning—and it’s powered by the next generation of talent and technology. Epic Life Moments Events, a dynamic team of event planning trainees from HEART/NSTA Trust’s Lluidas Vale campus, is making…
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