Jamila Litchmore

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP): Samoa appeared set to get its first woman leader after the nation’s top court on Monday reinstated the results of a knife-edge election last month. Two decisions by the Supreme Court have paved the way for Fiame Naomi Mata’afa to become prime minister of the small island nation. Her ascent is …

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Naomi Campbell has become a mother. The 50-year-old supermodel has confirmed she has welcomed a baby into the world, as she gushed about the “beautiful little blessing” and “gentle soul” in her life. Taking to Instagram, Campbell, who is of Jamaican descent, wrote: “A beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother.” She …

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Karl Williams, director and co-franchise holder of the local Miss Universe Jamaica Organization, said he is excited about Miss Universe Jamaica Miqueal-Symone Williams’ future. The 24-year-old international fashion model and graduate of The University of the West Indies made it to the top 10 of the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday. “We are very excited about the whole …

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You would think that when you’re nearing a milestone birthday like the big 4-0, that you would have a pretty good idea of who you are. Alas, not all of us have things all figured out like some people would have you believe that they do. But here I am. Last week, my dad asked …

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Canadian model Alyshia Miller Powell, who is also the wife of Olympian Asafa Powell, is expecting her second bundle of joy, and she could not be happier. But the prenatal journey hasn’t been easy this time around. “My pregnancy has been a roller-coaster ride so far. I went through nausea, dizziness, exhaustion and migraines during …

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When encountering new territory, it is customary to seek assistance from an expert. So when Tashana Lawrence needed help with an assignment, she sought guidance. As a new hire, she didn’t yet know many of her co-workers, so she was referred to Andre Merritt, who introduced himself and answered all her questions. Little did she …

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange recently confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the amendment of the Domestic Violence Act. I welcome this move, which should involve a critical analysis of not only the wording of the act, but the critical systems that support its use, and any other family law statutes …

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“Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realise they were the big things,” said author Robert Brault. This week, Flair challenged a few women to share the little things their male counterparts do for them that make them feel appreciated. Here are the loving testimonials. CONSTANT ‘I LOVE …

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Like a few persons, I raised an eyebrow when I heard that the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships or ‘Champs’ would be held this year. The greatest high-school track and field event in the world (yea, I’m calling it) was missed last year for sure. But with the COVID-19 numbers that we were seeing …

Champs might nuh nice (but at least it a keep) Read More »

Letting go of toxic control to regain healthy control, as nutritionist Kayla Rose Kotecki strongly recommends, is no easy feat. But after seeing her father’s struggle with a lifestyle-related disease and jumping over her own hurdles in the health department, Stacia Davidson decided to become a raw vegan. Her success has inspired her to recruit …

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