Outlook

Professor Brian Meeks moves on

Published:Monday | May 25, 2015 | 12:00 AMGary Spaulding

Professor Brian Meeks has etched an enviable brand for himself in Jamaica's academic arena, and after spending 32 years at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, the respected scholar is set to bring the...

He Does not Listen

Published:Monday | May 25, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Life is difficult and seems to get more so every day. We are stressed by the demands of our jobs, our families, and people we interact with daily, and we get bogged down. But before we get a new job and interact with different...

Five things to do this week

Published:Monday | May 25, 2015 | 1:23 PM

FootballArnett Gardens and Montego Bay United will do battle in the Red Stripe Premier League Final at the National Stadium, Monday, June 1, starting at 8:30 p.m.Live MusicCheck out Moeish Earthstrong ? Real Revolution Rebel at The Essence, King?s...

Supermodel Rob Evans to Rock the Block tonight

Published:Tuesday | May 19, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Tonight, New Kingston's business district comes alive as fashion lovers converge on the city centre for the annual fashion blockbuster: Saint International's Fashionblock. Anticipation is super high as international supermodel Rob Evans jetted into...

Bittersweet Farewell for the Brazilian Ambassador

Published:Friday | May 15, 2015 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

The legacy suite of The Jamaica Pegasus was given a taste of royalty on May 5 when specially invited guests graced the prestigious hotel with their presence. Ambassadors, government officials and well-...

Moguls shine at JCC Awards Dinner

Published:Monday | May 18, 2015 | 12:00 AMRandy Bowman

Business moguls, head honchos and their supportive dates were all out making a fashion statement as they entered The Jamaica Pegasus hotel's grand ballroom on May 7, for the 33rd staging of the Jamaica Chamber of...

Dear Doc: A wife's 10 year secret

Published:Monday | May 18, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Doctor, I am a wife with something on my conscience. I have been married for 13 years and I have two beautiful children. I love my husband and he is a good man. But 10 years ago, when I was away on a training course, I was...

Dealing with difficult people

Published:Monday | May 18, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Things to do this week

Published:Monday | May 18, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Got Work To Do: Roll up your sleeves and work this Labour Day, celebrated on Monday, May 25. Out On A Date: Take your special someone to Date Night at Pier One, Howard Cooke Boulevard, Montego Bay, on Monday, May 25. Cost: Couples $4,500, dinner only; $6...

Khalil Munroe scores with Kicks for Kids

Published:Monday | May 18, 2015 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Many young minds wander aimlessly, not knowing, let alone fulfilling, their purpose in the game of life. But for Khalil Munroe, he served up a solid tie-breaker, scoring outstandingly when he started his very own...

The full measure of the man

Published:Monday | May 18, 2015 | 12:00 AMLavern Reid

Determined. Passionate. Affable. These are some of the words used to describe Jerrold Johnson by those who know him.When I met Johnson, Jamaica National's (JN) 'Man in Toronto', I was prepared for a larger-than-life...

Sean Paul Rocked MoBay

Published:Tuesday | May 19, 2015 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: Hotel mogul Adam Stewart arrived by sea on his yacht, Sean Paul, by road in a Nissan Armado SUV.This was the scene at the Hip Strip's Blue Beat Ultra Lounge as the Grammy award-winning dancehall artiste blazed...

A True Caribbean Fiesta

Published:Tuesday | May 19, 2015 | 12:00 AM

A true Caribbean tropical fiesta disturbed the calm Stony Hill residence of security conglomerate head Kenny Benjamin on Friday, May 15. It was invaded by the Latin American Women's Club as they hosted one of their annual...

Veniesha Dennis -The concrete queen

Published:Monday | May 11, 2015 | 12:00 AMGary Spaulding, Senior Gleaner Writer

With a chuckle, Veniesha Dennis describes herself as the 'Concrete Queen', and with good reason.She is solidly adroit as a a concrete sculptor - a craft that she has taken on as a career. On any given day while on the...

EU celebrates 40 years with Ja

Published:Monday | May 11, 2015 | 12:00 AMRandy Bowman

The Alpha All Stars Band created the perfect musical ambience for specially invited guests at the Europe Day reception hosted by the Head of the EU Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei, at the Strathmore Great...

Dear Doctor: Want out of my Open Marriage

Published:Monday | May 11, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Q: Good day, Doctor. When my husband and I got married 10 years ago, we agreed that it would be an 'open marriage'. In other words, each of us could have affairs, with the other's knowledge. At the time, this seemed...

Nari Williams-Singh: Director of the skies

Published:Monday | May 11, 2015 | 12:00 AMNadine Wilson, Staff Reporter

Nari Williams-Singh: Director of the skiesA prepubescent infatuation with airplanes was, for Nari Williams-Singh, the catalyst for an illustrious career in civil aviation which has spanned more than three decades.The recently appointed director...

From spring to the vibrant swing of summer

Published:Monday | May 11, 2015 | 12:00 AMGleaner Writer

Out with spring and in with the swing of summer!As we transition from easy breezy to sheer sunshine, let's make a sweet statement with cute, sophisticated chic tops, paired with simple denim shorts. A romper...

Five things to do this week

Published:Monday | May 11, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Football: Humble Lion tackles Arnett Gardens in the second leg of their semi-final in the Red Stripe Premier League on Monday, May 18, at the Effortville Community Centre in Clarendon, starting at 8:30 p.m. ...