About Us
Jamaica Life Magazine (JLM), formerly Nex Generation (2009-2021), is a print and digital magazine published three times per year. We are a unique, holistic lifestyle magazine with a mission of Empowering You for a Better Future. We inspire and equip our readers with practical knowledge and insights to help them thrive in their personal and professional lives. JLM is primarily designed for the Jamaican market, with engaging, relevant content that also appeals to readers throughout the wider English speaking Caribbean and its global diaspora.
The publisher of JLM is Carib Creative Solutions (CCS Ltd). Founded by husband-and-wife team Dekenu Shepherd, Editorial and Art Director, and Pamela Lorde, Marketing and Sales Director. Since relocating from the UK to Jamaica in 2007, they have drawn on more than 40 years of magazine publishing experience between them. Today, JLM is powered by a small team of freelance professionals and dedicated volunteer writers, all passionate about our editorial mission.
Core Values
Social Responsibility: sharing content that empowers our readers and makes a positive impact on their lives.
Integrity: being fair and honest with our readers, contributors and partners alike.
Innovation: bringing fresh insights and bold perspectives to every issue.
Holistic Approach: recognising that every part of life connects, and helping our readers see the whole picture.
Legacy: learning from the past, living fully in the present, and building for generations to come.
Reciprocity: building partnerships where everyone gains, so as we grow, you grow with us.