"We cannot wait on the Government or the ministry to get involved and take up this cause. This is something we as Jamaicans can do, today." Those were Asafa Powell's words when he launched the #SpreadABed4KPH crowdfunding campaign - an effort to...
Ambassadors, former prime ministers, local ministers and high-ranking members of government, citizens and friends of Spain took to the lawns of the embassy's 'White Clouds' residence on Wednesday, October 12, to celebrate 50 years of prosperous...
Sagicor's Inspire Project was a weekend like no other, and after the remarkable inspiration and motivation to carry the 130 tertiary students throughout a lifetime, they got to 'Exhale' on the beach with a cocktail party and 'Elevate' in Hilton'...
Corporate Jamaica ditched their office attire for a glammed up look for the annual AmCham business Civic Leadership Awards and Gala hosted by The Jamaica Pegasus last Thursday. SOMETHING EXTRA roved the red carpet and snapped these fab moments just...
Montego Bay got a good taste of what the culinary celebration will be like come November 11-19. CafÈ Mocha and Debut Fine Wine and Grill hosted last Thursday a few A-listers of the Second City and SOMETHING EXTRA has the highlights.
With five years under its belt, organisers of the prestigious Kingston Bridal Week (KBW) have accomplished another great feat. Hosted at the Spanish Court Hotel last Thursday, corporate Jamaica and supporters of KBW gathered for the first annual KBW...
The Pegasus hotel's Rio Bueno Suite was transformed into a jewellery lover's paradise as Anna Ruth Henriques officially launched her jewellery line in Jamaica.The Jamaica-born artist, jeweller, and writer has brought her line home to the place where...
For the organisers of the Collection MoDA, time really flies when you're having fun. On Tuesday, fashion lovers and members of the creative industries braved the rain and gathered at The Worthington, Spanish Court Hotel in St Andrew, for the launch...
The marquee fashion and art event the Collection MoDA series was officially launched on Tuesday at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. There was great fashion, art and of course a selfie fest. It was a #modamoment to remember. Here are the...
The Jamaica National Foundation, the Usain Bolt Foundation and the Port Authority of Jamaica, came together last Sunday for the second staging Heroes in Action 4K Fun Run and 8K Run/Walk at the historic Falmouth Pier in Trelawny.Here are some...
When it comes to celebrations here in Jamaica, there are a few things that you will find in the mix, and one such thing is a bottle of rum. It was not surprising that Olympic athletes were gifted with a bottle of the iconic Emperor Wray at the...
Saturday saw Event 2 of the Smirnoff Ice Guarana Ochi Take Over at Drax Hall Sports Complex go on in fine style. Dubbed, Smirnoff Element - Fire Island, SOMETHING EXTRA captured a few of the hot attendees.
In the Jamaican flag, black depicts the strength and creativity of the people; gold, the natural wealth of the country and the beauty of the sunlight; and green represents hope and agricultural resources. For the National Honours and Awards Ceremony...
1. So there's to be new legislation governing town houses. It cannot come too soon because there are some politicians who are delinquent in honouring their obligations to pay maintenance fees, leaving others to take up the slack.2. A wonderful...
Smirnoff Ice Guarana took over the town of Ocho Rios for Heroes Weekend with an action – packed line up of ultra fab parties. SOMETHING EXTRA gives you the oomph to start the week with highlights from Smirnoff Beach Party and Catamaran Cruise at Margaritaville on...
Published:Wednesday | October 12, 2016 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall
Stepping into the Toyota Showroom on Old Hope Road last Friday, you could feel the excitement as over 100 specially selected students from colleges and universities across the island, gathered in anticipation for the launch of Sagicor's Inspire...
Paul Bauer, Sandals Resorts International's group manager, food and beverage standards, has received an Emmy Award for his role as producer on the culinary television series A Taste of History.Bauer produced Grenada: The Island of Spice episode,...
Published:Thursday | October 13, 2016 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson
Before the love story of Romeo and Juliet, there was Tristan und Isolde.Last Saturday, the Metropolitan Opera opened its season with a bang, and Palace Amusement facilitated a live feed at Carib 5 in Cross Roads for local opera lovers and newcomers...
SOMETHING EXTRA brings you Take Two of the appetising press conference held on Monday to kick-start the countdown to - The Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week....
More than 75 restaurants, nine categories, five cities, endless menus. The launch of the Rock's culinary celebration, The Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week has been launched. Tantalising the taste buds of the 14 corporate sponsors, the excitement...
1. We totally understand that some fans have placed their sporting heroes on a pedestal from which they will never be removed. However, there are occasions that ought to be treated with some seriousness. What's with the autograph signing at a...
As Couples Swept Away celebrated their coming of age, 18th anniversary, specially invited guests of the luxury hotel were fÍted all weekend. SOMETHING EXTRA journeyed out west for the deats.
Last Friday evening, chosen student leaders of universities and colleges across Jamaica came out in style and smiles at the Sagicor's Group Inspire Project launch at the new Toyota Jamaica Showroom on Hope Road...
The business of real estate is a serious one, but members of Coldwell Banker put on their social hats for an awards ceremony for their top 10 producers for 2016. They gathered for a mix and mingle last Thursday that SOMETHING EXTRA is delighted to...
