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Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | March 9, 2017 | 12:00 AM

On Tuesday, it was all about Tabanca Tuesdays, and on Wednesday, women took the spotlight the world over in celebration of International Women's Day. It's the weekend, and we have all the highlights. Enjoy!

Red Stripe fetes Heineken family

Published:Thursday | March 9, 2017 | 12:00 AMNashana Lalah

Jamaica's well-known hospitality was on full show for the Heineken family during their first visit to Jamaica on Wednesday.Michel de Carvalho, his wife Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken, their daughter Louisa, and soon-to-be son-in-law...

Jamaica International Exhibition mingle

Published:Thursday | March 9, 2017 | 12:00 AM

In the midst of the latest models of Audi, Honda, and VW automobiles, the Montego Bay business community officially welcomed the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association's contingency at the first in a series of Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE)...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | March 8, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Honours abound today as we take you highlights from Guardian Life Limited's 17th Annual Awards, and famed business man and diplomat Arnold Foote, was honoured by the Chilean Ambassador to Jamaica. Enjoy!

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | March 7, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The highly anticipated weekly carnival series, Bacchanal Fridays, sponsored by Smirnoff, got off to a great start last Friday! The revellers came out in their numbers, and we have all the highlights.

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | March 6, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The Iberostar Grand in Montego Bay held another extraordinary culinary event in its Chef on Tour series, and it did not disappoint. Curated by two-star Michelin chef of Aquavit NYC Restaurant in New York, Emma Bengtsson, the event was sold out. Check...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | March 6, 2017 | 3:31 PM

1. People are saying if you need to have audience with the politician, it has to be way before 11 a.m. That's because he is usually sober up to that time. It seems everything goes downhill from there on.2. The dream of a mid-island airport is real...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Sunday | March 5, 2017 | 12:00 AM

One good turn deserves another, so coming off the success of last year's inaugural Women In Energy Conference, (WIE) it's back this year and promises to be bigger and better.The conference, which is as much about energy as it is about...

Salute to 173: Dominican Republic Independence Day

Published:Tuesday | February 28, 2017 | 2:53 PMKrysta Anderson

The Dominican Republic celebrated 173 years of independence in fine style at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday.Guests were out, meeting and greeting in fashionable numbers during the cocktail hour of the evening. They also used the...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | March 2, 2017 | 12:00 AM

We end the week with a bounty of celebrations. Rewards abound with the launch of MyJPS Rewards programme, and the Jamaican 'institution' that is 'Profile' celebrates 30 years. Happy weekend, everyone.

Thirty Years of 'Profile-ing'

Published:Thursday | March 2, 2017 | 10:59 AMNashauna Lalah

Everyone has a story, and Jamaicans are some of the best storytellers around. For the past 30 years, every Sunday afternoon, viewers have been enjoying these stories from some of the most interesting Jamaicans, on Ian Boyne's now iconic television...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | March 1, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Ayesha Creary invited her fabulous friends to her '40 and Fabulous' birthday party and we have the highlights. Plus, it's carnival season and Jamaica Carnival got revellers in the mood with a dry run on Sunday. We have all you need to see on the...

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | February 28, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Jamaicans came out in droves dressed to the nines to celebrate the 173rd independence anniversary of our Spanish neighbour – The Dominican Republic. The Ballroom at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston accommodated the who’s who for a diplomatically swell celebration and today, we bring you the highlights.

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | February 27, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The atmosphere in Trinidad and Tobago is filled with sweet sounds of laughter, joy and the infectious beats of soca as revelers take feting to a whole new realm. Something extra brings you the highlights of one of ...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Sunday | February 26, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Member of Parliament Alando Terrelonge chose the historic Devon House in St Andrew for his 40th birthday soiree on Saturday, and the A-list was fully represented. Today, we bring you the highlights to kick-start your week.

Viva el Amor with the Latin American Women's Club

Published:Wednesday | February 22, 2017 | 5:10 PMJody-Anne Lawrence

If the breathtaking view from Kenny Benjamin's residence in Stony Hill was a forecast of what the Latin American Women's Club fundraiser - 'Viva el Amor' ('Long Live Love') - was going to be, then you knew it was a great night.DJ Elektra played a...

The fairy-tale escape - Unforgettable 'Sleeping Beauty' Ballet thrills

Published:Wednesday | February 22, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall

Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed ballet lovers showed up at Palace Cineplex in Sovereign Centre last Sunday morning to enjoy the captivating encore production of Sleeping Beauty by the Australian Ballet Company.The breathtaking production that was...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | February 23, 2017 | 12:00 AM

We end the week with highlights from all the happenings across the island. From Sagicor's Sigma Corporate Run on Sunday, to the 2017 encore season of the Australian Ballet. Happy weekend, everyone!

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | February 22, 2017 | 12:00 AM

'Viva el Amor' - Long Live Love. The Latin American Women's Club delivered fine wine, food and music under the star at the residence of Kenny Benjamin last Friday. It was all for the support of the club's charities - St Patrick's Foundation, St...

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | February 21, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Hanover Charities continued the giving and partying at its annual polo match at Chukka Sandy Bay on Sunday. While man and beast battled on the field, the women donned beautiful hats and battled it out on the sidelines in a hat competition. Plus a...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | February 20, 2017 | 12:00 AM

1 There is deep concern that the intelligence arm of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is all but non-existent today. A successful crime plan has to be backed by solid, reliable intelligence. That's elementary stuff, so why was this branch...

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | February 20, 2017 | 4:24 PM

It feels good when one's work is recognised. When it's recognised by the 'Great Dame' of North Street, it's even better. None other than the Honourable Usain Bolt was awarded his third Gleaner Man of the Year from an impressive field of nominees and...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Sunday | February 19, 2017 | 12:00 AM

It was a night of glitz and glamour as Hanover Charities celebrated its diamond jubilee at the Sugar Cane Ball held at the Round Hill Hotel and Villas on Saturday, breaking all records in the number of attendees and the amount generously donated by...

Ja welcomes new United Kingdom high commissioner

Published:Thursday | February 16, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica's newly-appointed high commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Seth George Ramocan and his wife Dr Lola Ramocan, were officially welcomed at a special reception with the diaspora community and business leaders at the High Commission of Jamaica in London recently...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | February 16, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Valentine's Day, February 14, was all about love. Those who chose to attend Tabanca Tuesday had a ball at the Valentine's Day Edition of the Heineken-sponsored event. Meanwhile, Sagicor Half-Way Tree showed their employees some love at their annual...

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