KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s booming local beauty industry gained a new landmark Sunday, May 3, 2026, when Gabrielle Waite, award-winning local makeup artist and CEO of popular homegrown beauty brand Gabby Glam Cosmetics, cut the ribbon on her latest venture: Glam Haus by Gabby Glam. The new multi-purpose beauty space is located at 9-11 Phoenix Avenue in the central Kingston 10 district.
The grand opening carried extra personal meaning for Waite, who marked the milestone alongside her 30th birthday. Surrounded by supporters, industry partners and prominent community figures, Waite shared her emotion at seeing years of work come to fruition in a physical space for her brand.
“Nothing could make me prouder than standing here today, watching this room fill up with people who have supported this brand from the very start,” Waite told attendees. “It warms my heart to see so many of you guys come out today. I’m just so thankful and so grateful. I can’t imagine myself celebrating my 30th any other way.”
The guest list for the opening included a roster of leading figures from Jamaica’s corporate, media and business communities. Among the attendees were Novia McDonald-Whyte, Lifestyle Editor at the Jamaica Observer; Audrey Tugwell-Henry, a senior leader at Scotiabank; Chorvelle Johnson-Cunningham, Chief Executive Officer of Sagicor Bank; and Gail Abrahams, a veteran corporate communications specialist. Videographer Llewellyn Wynter captured footage of the grand opening event.