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MoBay City Run bigger and better

Published:Thursday | May 11, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Almost 4,000 runners and walkers descended on the streets of Montego Bay, St James, last Sunday for the fourth staging of the increasingly popular MoBay City Run.The charity event, which provides scholarships for needy tertiary students across...

Dr Peter Phillips welcomed out west

Published:Thursday | May 11, 2017 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips called on the Second City, Montego Bay, last Thursday night, and the reception he received was fit for a king.The new leader of the People's National Party (PNP) was received with open arms by a...

Go Red for women: More than just tea

Published:Thursday | May 11, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

High tea, anyone? On Wednesday, sponsors, diplomats and socialites showed up in fine fashion, creating quite a wave with a sea of radiant red, hats and fascinators for the highly anticipated annual tea event at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | May 11, 2017 | 2:16 PM

TGIF! We end this week with some exciting highlights. From Go Red for Women High Tea to Sangster's Rum Cream trying to decipher What Flavour Mom Are You? There is nothing called downtime in Jamaica. Enjoy your weekend!

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | May 10, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Today, we bring you highlights from the fourth staging of MoBay City Run, which provides scholarships for tertiary-level students; the second staging of the Kingston Criterium; and a great way to start your day : plyometrics. Enjoy!

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | May 9, 2017 | 1:07 PM

The Ambassador - Head of Delegation of the European Union, Malgorzata Wasilewska, hosted the 60th Anniversary of the Treaties of Rome at the Mona Visitors Lounge on Monday, May 8. Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Government officials and well-...

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | May 8, 2017 | 1:41 PM

It was a coming out party for the new president and CEO of Sagicor Jamaica, Christopher Zacca, last Thursday. The swanky Cabana pool at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston was the location for the meet-and-greet cocktail. Today, we bring you all...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Sunday | May 7, 2017 | 1:57 PM

The 10th anniversary celebration at Chilitos on Friday had traffic crawling on Hope Road as hundreds of patrons tried to get in on the festivities. The deejays gave the Cinco de Mayo celebrations a Caribbean twist, thrilling the guests with a...

South Africa celebrates 23 Years of Freedom

Published:Wednesday | May 3, 2017 | 2:08 PMJody-Anne Lawrence

The Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St Andrew was filled with well-wishers and supporters as the South African High Commission in Jamaica celebrated National Day last week Thursday.It was a night of celebration - another opportunity to recognise the...

Expedia opens expert lounge in Jamaica

Published:Wednesday | May 3, 2017 | 3:34 PM

WESTERN BUREAU:Expedia guests arriving in the country can now expect an even warmer Jamaican welcome, with the opening of a local Expert Lounge at the Sangster International Airport.Introduced in collaboration with Destination Management Company and...

Countdown begins for Jamaica’s Inaugural Tmrw. Tday Culture

Published:Thursday | May 4, 2017 | 12:00 AM

A better tomorrow begins today on the stunning Caribbean beaches of Jamaica as the Tmrw. Tday Culture Fest kicks off its inaugural gathering this May 17-23.Best known for its Seven Mile Beach, Negril will serve as home base for Tmrw. Tday, which...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | May 4, 2017 | 12:45 PM

We end the week with some good vibes. Rib, Rum, Roast and More was everything patrons expected it to be, and then some; and Sagicor says goodbye to Richard Byles and hello to Christopher Zacca as the new president and CEO. Happy weekend!

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | May 3, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Today we bring you highlights from the first in the Appleton Signature night series, which took place recently in cool cool Mandeville featuring reggae crooner Sanchez. Meanwhile in Kingston it was adios for two retiring directors of Scotiabank.

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | May 2, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Let’s run ‘Hump Day’; like a boss, with highlights of Everyone’s A Winner Best Dressed Chicken Road Race. Also, Ernie Smith celebrated the golden anniversary of his recording career in the Garden Parish and we have all the...

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | May 1, 2017 | 12:00 AM

It was hats off to a great day at the races on Saturday. It was Ladies Day for the 78th staging of the Caribbean Choice Jamaica Oaks raceday at Caymanas Park, and the women came out dressed to the nines. Today, we bring you all the fabulous...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | May 1, 2017 | 12:00 AM

1. The wrath of motorists travelling on the North-South Highway has come down on the persons who operate the toll booths. Motorists who are not pleased with the 'Nicodemus' move, which sees some paying more for their journey due to a shortage of...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Saturday | April 29, 2017 | 12:00 AM

We start this week with celebrations. The Republic of South Africa celebrated National Day, or Freedom Day, last Thursday, and the South African High Commission in Jamaica marked the occasion with a soiree at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel. Also on...

Rain or shine, wi jammin' - Sunnation Sunrise Breakfast party

Published:Tuesday | April 25, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall

While many snuggled in bed enjoying the early-morning showers last Saturday, Jamaican die-hard party people had another idea - they were out at dawn for the Sunnation Sunrise Breakfast Party....

Wet fete for Caesar's Army A.M. Bush

Published:Wednesday | April 26, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

It was a wet fete in the wee hours of last Saturday morning, when soca soldiers headed to the battlefield and weathered the storm at the highly anticipated Caesar's Army AM Bush.They decked the streets in AM Bush gear, painting and powdering the...

Something Extra | Friday

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

We end the week with celebrations of a different kind. We bring you highlights of Brian ' Ribbie' Chung's birthday celebration, and the opening of the 'new' Opa! at Devon House. Happy weekend.

Something Extra | Thursday

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

We continue chipping down the road with more highlights from a newbie to the carnival road march line up Xodus Carnival. The women were beautiful and the costumes were colourful; but the vibe was the winner, hands down! Here are the highlights.

Something Extra | Wednesday

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

Carnival might be over, but we jammin' still with all the fanfare four road marches had to offer last Sunday. In case you missed out, here are the soca highlights from Bachhanal Jamaica and Jamaica Carnival

Something Extra | Tuesday

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

True to their word, the out of many, one band Xaymaca International delivered an exceptional experience on Carnival Sunday. Revellers feted in all their glory, not phased by the dark clouds but joined the disc jocs as they chanted "rain or shine, we...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | April 24, 2017 | 1:25 PM

1. People were not too amused to see the many buckets set as catchment for water pouring into the airport at different points during recent rains. Is there a maintenance issue here?2. The trip downtown on a Sunday ostensibly to attend court to get a...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Sunday | April 23, 2017 | 2:36 PM

Carnival in the city! From north to south, east to west, four carnival bands took over the streets of St Andrew yesterday. Our cameras were out and about, and we start the week with all the highlights. Enjoy!

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