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Published:Thursday | December 31, 2020 | 12:08 AM

In a year that had most people working from home and dressed in casuals for online meetings, the Pulse duo of Francine James and Daniella Davis gave us some great fashion options to consider as the world looks to return to some sense of normality...

Published:Wednesday | December 30, 2020 | 12:15 AM

Appleton Estate gave viewers a holiday treat on Christmas Sunday with the help of singing sensation, Tessanne Chin, and one of social media’s most beloved families – the Mitchells – Wayne Marshall and Tami Chin Mitchell, billed for the night as...

Published:Tuesday | December 29, 2020 | 12:09 AM

The special Digicel Unplugged Christmas Edition delivered on its promise of something for everyone. Held on Boxing Day – the two-hour online concert hosted by Digicel Brand Ambassador Khadene ‘Ms Kitty’ Hylton – was a belated Christmas gift for...

Published:Friday | December 25, 2020 | 1:37 PMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter -

There's no place like home. As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this powerful statement resonates in the hearts of so many Jamaicans living overseas who are unable to spend quality time with their family...

Published:Thursday | December 24, 2020 | 12:09 AM

The R Hotel officially launched the District 5 lounge and restaurant last week with two days of activities, including a swanky ‘Hampton Brunch’ event. Specially invited foodies, influencers, movers and shakers, and celebrities flocked to the new...

Published:Wednesday | December 23, 2020 | 12:14 AM

A magical Jamaican Christmas, showcasing a range of genres and talent, was provided by The Jamaica National Group through its JN Foundation during Sunday afternoon’s ‘Together We’re Strong’ concert. The event was in aid of the Mustard Seed...

Published:Tuesday | December 22, 2020 | 12:07 AM

The Jamaica Cooperative Credit Union League (JCCUL) hosted a one-of-a-kind year end soirée last Friday at not one, but two of its locations. Owing to COVID-19 restrictions, the JCCUL held its annual long service award ceremony at its Manhattan Road...

Published:Friday | December 18, 2020 | 12:15 AMKrysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer

Caribbean Passion partnered with event planners and designers Melanie Miller, New Levels Decor and Saint T Florals to add dazzle and sparkle to your Christmas dinner table. The joint venture was more than decor. It provided an opportunity to engage...

Published:Friday | December 18, 2020 | 12:14 AM

Few people know what it’s like to walk in the footsteps of a pioneer, ensuring that they maintain the standards that have been set, while trying to add to that legacy to make a mark of their own. Delano Forbes, co-owner and CEO of Phase 3...

Published:Friday | December 18, 2020 | 12:08 AM

Supreme Ventures honoured its longest-serving director and deputy chairman, Ian Levy, on Tuesday. Levy, who retired in July, was awarded the title of director emeritus and honoured for his contribution to the gaming company that spans over 22 years...

Published:Thursday | December 17, 2020 | 12:13 AM

Entrepreneur Natalie Murray opened doors to her newest venture last week. The integrative health coach and spinning instructor launched The Life Store Wellness Boutique at the Super Valu Towne Centre located on Constant Spring Road. The Life Store...

Published:Wednesday | December 16, 2020 | 12:18 AM

Tourism officials from across the island turned out for a cocktail reception officially signalling the reopening of RIU Montego Bay, which was closed for renovations in April of this year. The resort now has one of the only adult-themed water parks...

Published:Tuesday | December 15, 2020 | 12:12 AM

After eight months of extensive renovations, RIU Montego Bay has reopened as an adults-only resort. Not missing a beat, some of the biggest names in tourism turned out recently for an intimate reception hosted by the hotel. The Gleaner brings you...

Published:Friday | December 11, 2020 | 12:14 AM

Bringing new life into the world is refreshing and invigorating. And no, we’re not talking about babies. We’re talking about plants. More and more, especially during the pandemic, new plant owners are finding solace in gardening, but some still...

Published:Friday | December 11, 2020 | 12:14 AMKrysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer

For as long as she can remember, Rashida Curry-Silvera has been a lover of the arts, having developed an early interest in the activity by drawing sketches. Her passion was further nurtured by the techniques she learned and the motivation she...

Published:Thursday | December 10, 2020 | 12:08 AM

Three civil servants were awarded for their distinguished service last Friday at the 2020 First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union Civil Servants of the Year Awards, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The annual awards ceremony...

Published:Tuesday | December 8, 2020 | 12:06 AM

Pulse model, Shalisha Stewart, is the muse of choice for the exciting, newly launched designer collection, Shomathelable by Shoma Persaud. Both from Trinidad and Tobago, the designer and model collaborated to produce a fashion story inspired by the...

Published:Friday | December 4, 2020 | 12:18 AM

The Ellen Noel Art Museum in Odessa, Texas, launched its ‘Betrothed 250 Years of Wedding Fashion’ exhibition on Wednesday. The collection comes from Steven Porterfield, a textile appraiser for Antiques Roadshow and native of Midland, in the state,...

Published:Thursday | December 3, 2020 | 12:06 AM

Jamaica AIDS Support for Life held its annual candlelight vigil on Tuesday, which was recognised globally as World AIDS Day. The event, held under the theme ‘Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility’, was streamed live and paid tribute to people...

Published:Wednesday | December 2, 2020 | 12:07 AM

Kerry-Ann Aiken is blooming. The entrepreneur recently gave her floral and gift studio, KW Bloom Box, a storefront home in the Pulse complex on Trafalgar Road. Something Extra brings you the highlights from last Saturday's official opening.

Published:Tuesday | December 1, 2020 | 4:44 AM

There is no better time than now to salute those who work in the education sector. The Jamaica Teachers’ Association did just that during its annual Roll of Honour Awards last Thursday, when Nadine Molloy, principal of Ardenne High School, received...

Published:Friday | November 27, 2020 | 12:18 AM

Splashes of exciting colours cover the buildings and walls of Water Lane in downtown Kingston as a brilliant set of talented artists share stories of encouragement and empowerment as part of the Water Lane Mural Project. Art imitates life, and...

Published:Wednesday | November 25, 2020 | 12:18 AM

The annual ceremonies may be postponed until January for graduates of The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, but portraits went on as planned. Photographs were taken inside the university’s Assembly Hall, which acted as the photo centre...

Published:Tuesday | November 24, 2020 | 12:09 AM

Dr C. Everton 'Bishop T' Thomas officially launched the music video for his single, Glory to God, last Sunday on social media platform YouTube. Glory to God is said to be "an absolute celebration of God’s goodness as a wonderful counsellor" and...

Published:Friday | November 20, 2020 | 12:09 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

The second Phillip Fung’s website loads, the eyes are greeted with a colourful palette of the artist’s paintings, inspiring the release of endorphins that immediately provoke a smile. Telling Phil, as he prefers to be called, that this is the...

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