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Lifespan Spring Water launched its Dash n Win promotion recently at the Half-Way Tree Transportation Centre. The live show featured brand ambassador Denyque, Comedian Ian ‘Ity’ Ellis, the Shady Squad Dance Group, and many other surprises. Jamaica’...

For some, nothing screams happiness better than a bottle of rum. And as last Sunday was National Rum Day, let’s continue to spread joy with highlights from the Appleton Estate celebrations. Here’s your spirited dose of Something Extra.

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) lit up its social circuit last weekend with the grand coronation of the inaugural Mr and Miss JTA 2020 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. With restricted numbers of patrons allowed in the venue,...

Jamaica celebrated its 58th year of Independence with a virtual showcase of some of our finest in the entertainment industry at the National Arena last evening. Despite the coronavirus restrictions, the Jamaican spirit was present, cementing this...

The winner of the 2020 Jamaica Gospel Song Competition was disclosed during the competition’s Grand Announcement Show last Sunday on CVM Television. Schoolteacher Treisha Williams with the song One Dose of the Holy Ghost was crowned the winner. The...

It was a virtual save for the culture as the Jamaica Festival Song Competition, sponsored by telecommunication network Digicel, managed to successfully host this year’s fully digital staging in spite of COVID-19 conditions and restrictions....

The 10 Jamaica Festival Song Competition finalists put on a spectacular show last Sunday. Persons from all over the world were able to watch the soulful performances in the comfort of their homes. Something Extra brings you a few memorable moments.

The countdown is over. Reggae Sumfest’s virtual festival is tonight. And to celebrate, Something Extra is flashing back, one last time, to the social scenes of the 2015 and 2016 staging.

Last Sunday, the 10 finalists in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition 2020 entertained with live performance on TVJ, which was also streamed live on various online platforms. The finalists are: reggae singer Freddie McGregor; three-time winner...

The Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal recently installed its new president to physical and virtual members and specially invited guests. Master of ceremonies for the event and a past president of the Rotary Club of Kingston, François St...

July 3 was Latonya Style’s birthday jamboree. The dancer, teacher, choreographer and entrepreneur received an outpouring of support from well-wishers, family and friends at her celebrations, held at Dance Ja headquarters in Barbican. Here is your...

Former Group Operations Manager Lorna Lewis bids adieu after 24 years of innovation at Salada Foods Jamaica. The emotional, yet spirited celebration, was recently held in her honour at the company’s head office on Bell Road. Here are the social...