Humans took to the sea in droves over the weekend for the annual Marlin Tournament in Montego Bay. Meanwhile, in the capital, it was a celebration of friendship with the US Embassy. Here are today’s highlights.
1. Who sets up a recording device beneath the matrimonial bed? Someone who doesn't trust his spouse maybe? Little did he know that the helper and driver were romping in their bed while they were out. The pair disappeared when confronted and have not...
It was a packed house at the Jamaica Pegasus as Reggae icon, Ernie Smith, celebrated 50 years in the music industry last Friday. The star studded anniversary concert featured performances from friends and family, that took music lovers down memory...
Today, we bring you a little SOMETHING EXTRA out of Canada. 'Cornwallians' in Canada, determined to make a difference in the lives of students at their alma mater, hosted a 40th anniversary gala on Saturday night to a full house at the Markham...
Published:Friday | September 29, 2017 | 11:05 AMJanet Silvera
WESTERN BUREAU: The recently refurbished Sandals Montego, staged a party that tour operators, travel agents, and tourism stakeholders will remember for years to come. On Monday night, the second day of JAPEX 2017, belonged to the all-inclusive...
Published:Thursday | September 28, 2017 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera
WESTERN BUREAU:Approximately 40 travel partners specialising in destination weddings were introduced to the exclusive one-of-a-kind bridal suite at Melia Braco in Trelawny last Saturday night.The suite, all of three rooms, in addition to a make-up...
Published:Wednesday | September 27, 2017 | 12:00 AM
We end the week with a peek at corporate happenings. The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship - Caribbean, and the Arthur Guinness Project gave budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to 'scale up' at the third annual Made of More Entrepreneurs...
Published:Thursday | September 28, 2017 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera
WESTERN BUREAU:With glitz and fanfare aplenty, Tuesday's official opening of Chukka Good Hope Adventure Park in Falmouth will long be remembered as a most fitting way to close the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2017.From the...
Published:Wednesday | September 27, 2017 | 12:00 AM
Love and romance flowed through the Second City over the weekend with the hosting of the Jamaica Bridal Expo, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. Melia Braco in Trelawy continued the trend with the unveiling of their bridal suite, and on Sunday, it was time to work up a sweat at the ninth annual CUMI charity run
It was a party that will have guests talking for a while. Sandals Montego Bay threw open its doors, showing off its new lobby for day two of the JAPEX expo in the tourist capital on Monday, and we have the highlights for you. Enjoy!
Montego Bay's newest all-inclusive beachfront oasis brings 217 butler-appointed suites and stately villas to Jamaica's north coast, and The Gleaner was there to witness the opening of Jewel Grande on Sunday night. Here are the highlights.
1. The wife is the wife. It doesn't matter what is happening in their lives, that certificate speaks volumes. As one woman found out recently, the reality hits home when the legacy is to be shared. They were estranged, but the wife is the wife, so...
Courtleigh Auditorium is where the magic happened last Saturday as the 18 contestants vying for the Miss Jamaica World 2017 crown gave patrons a show to remember. The weeks of preparation were definitely evident in all the young women, but Solange...
Published:Thursday | September 21, 2017 | 12:00 AM
It is only fitting that the Queen drives in style and so last Tuesday a brand new 2018, Subaru XV, was presented to Davina Bennett, Miss Universe Jamaica 2017 as a loaner car for her official engagements leading up to the international pageant. Here...
Published:Thursday | September 21, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson
It was a week of patriotic pride for ambassadors, and last Friday night, specially invited guests came out to The Knutsford Court Hotel to celebrate Nicaragua's 196th year of independence.After being warmly greeted by the Nicaraguan family, the...
Published:Thursday | September 21, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson
It was all 'sweet for my sweet, sugar for my honey' at the re-inauguration of Panama's Sugar Cane Festival, held at the Worthington at Spanish Court last Tuesday night.Hosted by Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries (GRULAC), headed by the...
Published:Wednesday | September 20, 2017 | 12:00 AM
We kick things off with Milo's FC Barcelona one-day football tournament at the Football Factory. Then we keep the ball rolling as ambassadors, delegates and government officials came out in fine style to commemorate the independence of Nicaragua at...
The Latin American Women's Club 'Fiesta Latina' shook up the grounds of Barbican Beach last Saturday night with fun, vibe and good music. The group and their guests partied for a purpose, with all proceeds from the event going to the St Monica's...
1: It is well established that music plays a huge role in political activities. The selectors are therfore expected to send a message while whipping their audiences into a frenzy. So how appropriate was playing Rihanna's Wild Thoughts for the...
Runs are quite popular these days, but there is none quite like the Gleaner -sponsored Colour Me Happy powder charity run. Last Saturday, Hope Gardens blossomed even more with creative costumes, bright smiles, outbursts of laughter, and just pure...
Tequila and Margarita! The Mexicans sure know how to throw a party. They celebrated the 207th day of Independence for Mexico on the lawns of the Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica's home last Thursday night in style. Here are the fashionable highlights.
Published:Thursday | September 14, 2017 | 12:00 AM
To celebrating their 40th anniversary, Barita Investments paid tribute to their faithful clients at an appreciation cocktail event at the Sugar Mill of the historic Bellefield Great House in Montego Bay on Wednesday night.Hosted by Rita Humphries...
Published:Wednesday | September 13, 2017 | 12:00 AMMark Titus
CEO of itelbpo Smart Solutions Yoni Epstein and his wife, Lisa Lake, were the perfect hosts as they welcomed guests to their newly built 70,000 square-foot call centre. Guests included members of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (...
Published:Wednesday | September 13, 2017 | 12:00 AM
Sixteen private and public-sector companies have registered for the Jamaica Moves Get Moving Corporate Challenge. The challenge uses the Running Events calendar and encourages companies to enter up to six 5K races over a four-month period running...
