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“First and foremost, do not give up. Gardening is a learning process filled with trials and errors…so you may lose a plant or two or even three... At the end of the day, it is such a wonderful feeling to grow and to be able to provide for yourself, family, and even friends.”— Melissa Green, Grow with Honeybee

Thought is often given to planning and managing your financial goals, but what happens to those goals after you die, or become incapacitated? If you have family, dependents and even friends; it's critical that you have a legal plan to ensure that your wishes for the distribution of your assets are carried out.Why estate planning?

It was, by its title, a clarion call to tear one's way out of the box in which we might have held our thoughts. And, the Apple AirPods were a dead giveaway that the latest Jamaica Observer webinar, The Future... Is Ours, was geared towards millennials and Gen Z'ers.They did not disappoint!

Friday, February 19, signalled the start of a fully digital London Fashion Week (LFW). In the midst of it and not the least bit perturbed was Maison Bent founder Shanna Bent. The designer, whose AW21 Fashion Film: Rocksteady made it onto the LFW official schedule, began teasing fans on Instagram days before the film's debut. “This season has been extremely difficult with producing a collection during a global pandemic, so we are excited to finally share what...

I was sitting at my computer when I got the news. The day was Thursday, February 18 (Drink Wine Day). Another beautiful soul had transitioned and was now with us in spirit. I'm reminded of the joy and laughter that you brought to so many …and oh, the food and wine! How your open heart and home were always so warm and welcoming …so full of love. I'm reminded that each day is a gift! A chance to write a new story! To continue in this incredible time in life's adventure. I'm...

Are you constantly stressing about the state of your personal finances? Don't blame it on your anaemic pay cheque. Even if your pay cheque has been disrupted by COVID cutbacks. It doesn't matter the state of your pay cheque: Bad money management habits are to be blamed if, even with the best intentions, you still find yourself borrowing from Peter to pay Paul at the end of each month. Unless you have a pot of gold buried somewhere in your backyard or you are literally printing money,...

Claudia Pegus is a woman of her fashion word, and style is her incontrovertible homily.

First & Foremost

“Imagine small strips of land between apartment buildings that have been turned into vegetable gardens and urban orchards planted at schools and churches to grow food for our communities. The seeds of the urban farming movement already are growing within our reality.” – Greg PetersonCity Sustainability

Thursday Food highlights two grilling recipes from Weber — the world's premier manufacturer of charcoal, gas and electric grills and accessories. The breaking news this week is that Weber grills are now available at Butcher Block at the best price. Don't believe us! Check out the Weber website!