At 23 years old, Gabriela Morris is the youngest senator to be appointed to the Upper House in Jamaica and a part of the record 38 per cent women sworn in to the Senate on Tuesday. Here are five things you should know about Morris. She is a native of Montego Bay, St James and …
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Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert is the new speaker of the House of the Representatives. This is Dalrymple-Philibert’s second stint as house speaker, having first served from July 2011 to December 2011. The four-time member of parliament (MP) for Trelawny Southern is the second woman to hold the position and is taking over from Pearnel Charles, who has …
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Don’t you just love when your significant other calls you by your signature name? No, not the one on your birth paper, that’s usually stored and unleashed as a derogatory word during heated disagreements. The ones being referred to might be lovey-dovey, quirky or downright funny. And Sis, we can all agree that we love …
President of the People’s National Party (PNP) and Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips has kept his promise to appoint 50 per cent women to the senate. The new opposition senators who are to be sworn in today are Norman Horne, Janice Allen, Gabriella Morris, Donna Scott-Mottley, Dr Floyd Morris, Sophia Fraser-Binns, Damion Crawford, and Lambert …
“The law’s the law, but people are people.” ― M.L. Stedman from The Light Between Oceans I’m caught in a bit of a dilemma, between thinking boys will be boys, while also believing that ‘weak fences’ will be the death of us all. Allow me to explain. Two England football players, Phil Foden and Mason …
There was pomp, circumstance and strict adherence to coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols as 14 cabinet ministers and the attorney general were sworn into office this afternoon. Attendees were masked and fashionable as they made their way inside King’s House for the special ceremony. Here are some of our favourite looks. lifestyle@gleanerjm.com
Fayval Williams has been named Minister of Education, Youth and Information. Williams is one of 19 cabinet ministers named by Prime Minister Andrew Holness following the September 3 general election. She is the fourth woman to hold the position of education minister, following Dr Phyllis MacPherson-Russell in 1978, Dr Mavis Gwendolyn Gilmour in 1983 and Maxine …
Spartan Health Club will close its doors indefinitely at the end of September owing to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In an email to members of the fitness club, Managing Director Mickey Haughton-James says COVID-19 has had an “extremely negative effect on the financial operation of the [club]”. “Large gyms like Spartan [require] …
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Cassandra McClure once said, “Make-up is self-confidence applied directly to the face.” Now, who wouldn’t want this level of confidence while walking up the aisle and saying ‘I do’ to the one you love. Looking to add magic to the nuptial experience by bringing that gorgeous bridal glow is Elite Pro Skincare and Makeup. Claudia …
‘A baby changes everything’ is certainly an understatement. But that shouldn’t mean that you stop being the honey, just because you had a baby. Here are a few ways you tap into your sweet side again with your sweetheart. Switch headwear “Who the cap fit, let them wear it.” You have been wearing the mommy …
