Outlook

WESTERN BUREAU:Having capped the 17-year drought in midfield, the 2013/2014 Premier League Champs, Montego Bay United Football Club, are on a roll.

Most men dream of having a son to carry on the family name, play sports with and to share that manly bond. It is through these experiences that values and attitudes that constitute a responsible man are formed.

In March, the Governor General of Jamaica Sir Patrick Allen launched Parenting Jamaica, an initiative to strengthen parenting in Jamaica.

Joy Mattis was born in Lincoln, Manchester, in the year Jamaica gained its Independence - 1962 - a time when the country was ripe with rebirth and hope.

I get very emotional each time I speak about my dad, Harold. I love him so much because, when I am alone and I look in the mirror, I see my dad. We share similar personalities - high energy, passionate, enjoys a party - yes, he loves to dance, and now that he is retired, spends most Sundays listening to music.

It is one of the most highly anticipated beauty competitions of the year and this year's event is well under way to becoming one to look forward to at the grand coronation on July 12 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

QGood morning, Doctor, I just got engaged to a man who is the same age as me, 30.

The Russians are here and there was great camaraderie with them at the Round Hill Hotel on May 27, when former Jamaican politician Francis Tulloch was invested as the first honorary consul of the Russia Federation in Montego Bay.

All roads led to Grizzly's Plantation Cove in St Ann for the second annual 'foodie' culinary experience, Jamaica Epicurean Escape.

Last weekend, it was all about the epicurean experience as hundreds of patrons flocked to Grizzly's Cove, Richmond Estate, for the inaugural staging of the Jamaica Epicurean Escape. The Gleaner Company was a sponsor of this well-attended event and, naturally, our #teamblue lens was on hand to capture all the moments, from food to social to fashion.

Doc, I am seriously considering marrying this man, but first I would like your medical opinion of him. I am 29 years old and, to be honest, I have had quite a bit of sexual experience. I have never been pregnant, but would like to start a family soon.

Family life is complicated because, unlike a friendship, you do not get to choose the people who are born into your family. But within these units, most of the time there are secrets that no one speaks about.