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Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | August 1, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The city of casual, Negril, was party central as thousand of partygoers journeyed to the west end for the Dream Weekend series. Today, we bring the highlights, plus more action from Vivica A. Fox's birthday celebration on The Rock.

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | July 31, 2017 | 12:00 AM

It's the party season in Jamaica, and, just in time, American actress Vivica A. Fox flew into the island for some work and play. Fox made the new hotspot in Montego Bay - Hard Rock Cafe - the location for her birthday celebration.She partied up a...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | July 31, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Some clients have complained that their lawyers are demanding cash payments for all transactions. They are questioning whether this is a tax-evasion measure, because who wants to have wads of cash stacked on their premises in...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Friday | July 28, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Last Thursday, the Neahlis and Friends' Cocktails for Charity brought together strong women with incredible stories educating persons on the role of the group to assist the Woman Inc. Crisis Centre.Extra also gives you a peek into the training camp...

Miss Universe Jamaica 2017 launched

Published:Thursday | July 27, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall

With 18 beauties vying for the title of Miss Universe Jamaica 2017, franchise holders Mark McDermoth and Karl Williams are set on crowning that special young woman, who will not only represent the country on the global stage, but enhance lives...

COJO Summer Soiree bigger and better

Published:Wednesday | July 26, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall

On Saturday, July 22, members of the Jamaican diaspora in New York gathered in Jamaica Estate to help celebrate and support the Children of Jamaica Outreach's (COJO) annual Summer Soiree.The property of Dalbert and Vilma Daley, perfect for the...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | July 27, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Scores of Jamaicans in New York came out to support the Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Summer Soiree, while back home, Manor Park welcomed a new Rotary Club. All these and more in your Friday highlights of a little Something Extra.

Supaah Launch at Island Grill

Published:Thursday | July 27, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Supaah Food, anyone? Well, Island Grill has you covered by satisfying your appetite one healthy and hearty bite at a time. The local food chain launched its Supaah Foods menu at their Manor Park location on Wednesday to the delight of sponsors and...

'Hard hat' tour of renovated Appleton Estate in St Elizabeth

Published:Thursday | July 27, 2017 | 12:00 AM

A farm-to-table authentic Jamaican restaurant, serving food grown on lands in the breadbasket parish, is among the new features that the Appleton Estate Rum Experience (AERE) will offer at its iconic St Elizabeth attraction come November.A name...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | July 26, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Catherine Hall was the place to be for lovers of reggae and dancehall music for the hottest summer festival that is Reggae Sumfest. Today, we bring you more highlights.

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | July 25, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The Second City was entertainment central as reggae lovers from home and abroad converged on the Catherine Hall venue for the 2017 staging of Reggae Sumfest. Here are some highlights from our roving camera.

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | July 24, 2017 | 12:00 AM

As the odd couple stepped out for their big date, many eyebrows were raised. If the reason given is why he was discarded by his ex-wife, why would any girl look in his direction? Well, we just have to wait and see where this ends.No...

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | July 24, 2017 | 12:00 AM

On Saturday, the curtains came down on the 25th anniversary of the cultural music festival that is Reggae Sumfest. Twenty-five years is indeed an achievement, and we snapped those who were in attendance to witness the once-in-a-...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Sunday | July 23, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The Second City was the place to be last week for the 25th anniversary of Reggae Sumfest. The Catherine Hall venue was jam-packed with music lovers, and our roving cameras captured all the highlights.

Celebrating with the Colombians

Published:Wednesday | July 19, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Last Thursday, Colombian festivities were in full swing with Latin music and pulsating beats as the Colombian Embassy celebrated their National Day, making 207 years of independence.Among the sea of guests that gathered at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel...

Sharing the spirit of Ubuntu on Nelson Mandela International Day

Published:Wednesday | July 19, 2017 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Every year, to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day (July 18), the South African High Commission takes up the mantle to give back to the local community, and this year was no different.Commemorating the birthday of Mandela this year the high...

French Embassy opens new doors

Published:Thursday | July 20, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall

Last Friday morning, the French Embassy opened the doors to their new offices at 13 Hillcrest Avenue, showing Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamila Johnson-Smith what their new abode looks like.The...

Introducing CB's Homegrown by Imagination farms

Published:Thursday | July 20, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall

What if we could simply change how Jamaicans eat? What if more local foods were available and cost less than imports? What if the quality of foods produced here at home was among the best in the world?These are some of the questions that led the...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | July 20, 2017 | 1:37 PM

Last Saturday, SHE'S A MANEATER was dubbed the 'super filly' as she dominated the track, winning the Triple Crown. Trainer Wayne DaCosta and and Champion Jockey Omar Walker were estatic with the win after what seemed like an effortless run for the...

Portia Simpson Miller - simply the best

Published:Thursday | July 20, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

"She's simply the best! Better than all the rest!" That was the sentiment shared by performer Miguel Antonio and guests at an evening dedicated to the political life and legacy of former Prime Minister and leader of the Opposition, People's National...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | July 19, 2017 | 12:00 AM

One local company has taken home-grown to a whole new level. The CB group launched their Homegrown by Imagination Farms the company's fresh-produce division. With over 1,000 acres of land across the island at their disposal, import produce may soon...

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | July 18, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica's first female prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, was the belle of the ball at a gala in her honour, hosted by the People's National Party's Women's Movement at The Spanish Court Hotel, The Worthington, last Saturday. Today, we bring you...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | July 17, 2017 | 4:36 PM

The old guy is reported to have fired a few verbal missiles at "family members" on discovering that a revered employee had suffered a home invasion and had been robbed of several valuable items. Those who have been repeating the...

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | July 17, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The Colombian Embassy in Kingston put on a cultural showcase to celebrate the country's 207th anniversary of independence at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel last Thursday. Then on Saturday, they journeyed to Montego Bay for another shindig at the home of...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Sunday | July 16, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica was one of two Caribbean markets selected to announce the Coca-Cola 'One Brand' marketing strategy. Whether your choice of the fizzy drink is light, zero or regular, drinking a Coca-Cola makes every moment special. And it was definitely...

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