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Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | August 24, 2015 | 4:15 PM

1. Ok, so the manager hands a car to the young employee and tells him he can use it to get around. Obviously, the manager did not intend for the young man to be getting around with hot girls. It was an embarrassing scene involving blocking the road...

Something Extra - Tuesday

Published:Sunday | August 23, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Telecommunication giant Digicel, renowned for taking its corporate responsibilities quite seriously, was at its generous best last Friday as it staged its inaugural Back-to-School Fair at the Montego Bay Boys' and Girls' Club, in St James.While the...

Something Extra - Monday

Published:Sunday | August 23, 2015 | 5:02 PM

The world paused for 10 seconds yesterday morning as living legend Usain Bolt lit up the tracks of the Bird Nest in Beijing for the World Championship 100m title. Here on The Rock, the hot spot was Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records and SOMETHING EXTRA...

Out & About at the Chinese Garden

Published:Thursday | August 20, 2015 | 12:00 AM

On Wednesday, the official hand over ceremony of the Chinese Gardens at Hope Royal Botanic Gardens was captured by photojournalist Jermaine Barnaby and today we share the historical moment.

Something Extra - Friday

Published:Thursday | August 20, 2015 | 12:00 AM

It's the 29th birthday of world record holder Usain Bolt and SOMETHING EXTRA is sending celebratory love to the superstar in Beijing. Back on the Rock, The Gleaner's online public vote platform will fast-track one lucky girl to the Miss Universe...

Beauty on and off the stage at MJW

Published:Thursday | August 20, 2015 | 1:52 PM

WESTERN BUREAU:Franchise holder of the Miss Jamaica World Beauty Pageant, Laura Butler, promised the competition would defy all stereotypes in its 38th staging, and she delivered on that promise.Showcasing 20 of the country's most beautiful women at...

The fancy launch of Simply Red

Published:Thursday | August 20, 2015 | 2:24 PMKrysta Anderson

Delicious food, fine wine and fabulous fashion could only mean one thing: It is time for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. And the Heart Foundation pulled out all the stops in making the launch of Simply Red a night to remember....

Something Extra - Thursday

Published:Wednesday | August 19, 2015 | 12:00 AM

'Twas a night of grand fanfare as flavour, food, and fashion joined forces at this year's launch of the highly anticipated food and wine event, The Heart Foundation's Simply Red. Plus, we had to add a top mother with her new bundle of joy. Here are...

Something Extra - Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | August 18, 2015 | 12:00 AM

It's hump day and we are happy to bring you highlights from the National Dance Theatre Company's 53rd Season of Dance to get you into the groove. Here is your daily dose of EXTRA!

Something Extra - Tuesday

Published:Monday | August 17, 2015 | 12:00 AM

SOMETHING EXTRA brings you round two of the grand coronation of the 2015 Miss Jamaica World pageant. Supporters obviously enjoyed the happenings as our lens roved. Here is your daily dose.

Something Extra - Monday

Published:Sunday | August 16, 2015 | 12:30 PM

The Second City was the chosen destination for a bevy of beauties as it hosted the 2015 Miss Jamaica World beauty pageant on Saturday at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. On and off the stage, the competition featured beautiful people and SOMETHING...

Miss Universe GOGETTER Scholarship for Portland student

Published:Wednesday | August 12, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The Miss Universe Jamaica organisation placed its tag line, 'Enhancing Lives Through Beauty', into action when it awarded a full five-year scholarship to 12-year-old Shenae Andrews of Norwich Primary School, to attend the Titchfield High School,...

Miss World in Ja

Published:Thursday | August 13, 2015 | 12:00 AMNashauna Lalah

History was made on Tuesday when, for the first time, a non-Jamaican reigning Miss World visited the island.Miss World Rolene Strauss, and CEO of the Miss World Organisation, Julia Morely, are in Jamaica to attend the 2015 staging of the Miss Jamaica...

UCC to award $5m in scholarships to Miss Jamaica World contestants

Published:Thursday | August 13, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The University College of the Caribbean (UCC) and the Miss World Jamaica Pageant have joined forces in a landmark deal that will positively impact all contestants in the 'beauty with a purpose' competition. The decision has been taken to break with...

Something Extra

Published:Thursday | August 13, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Our little rock is pulsating with myriad activities. From the weekend that was all a dream for many, to the upcoming coronation of Miss Jamaica World tomorrow, we have your daily dose of Extra! Happy weekend all!

Something Extra - Thursday

Published:Wednesday | August 12, 2015 | 12:00 AM

In great anticipation of the Miss Jamaica World Grand coronation show set for Saturday, August 15, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, reigning Miss World Rolene Strauss and Miss World CEO Julia Morley were hosted at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel...

Something Extra - Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | August 11, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Dreamers left the hustle and bustle of the Corporate Area to unwind and be fÍted at Appleton Dream Weekend. It wasnon-stop adventure and eye candy for our lens. SOMETHING EXTRA has it all just for you.

Something Extra - Tuesday

Published:Friday | August 7, 2015 | 12:00 AM

After just three years, the annual Black River Day celebrations is now arguably the most anticipated event on the social calendar in St Elizabeth. Patrons can't seem to get enough of the art, craft, food and music.The Gleaner's photographer Paul...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | August 10, 2015 | 11:48 AM

1 Illegal activities like the lotto scam will continue to thrive as long as there are business people willing to close their eyes and facilitate transactions without questioning the source of funds. According to our reports, certain merchants are...

Something Extra - Monday

Published:Friday | August 7, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Kick those Monday blues away with beautiful pictures of amazing women and happy people at high-energy calendar events, Grand Gala and Twisted Spiritz. Here is your daily dose of EXTRA!

Miss Universe Jamaica contestants model at Independence Village

Published:Thursday | August 6, 2015 | 12:00 AM

As part of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's Proud and Free at 53 celebrations, on Monday, the Independence Village at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre came alive with a cultural fashion show.Dubbed Fashion Greets Music, the...

Something Extra

Published:Thursday | August 6, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The celebrations to make Proud and Free ... Jamaica 53! took various formats across the island. Today, we bring you all the highlights. From the Fashion Greets Music showcase at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, to the party scene on the north...

Something Extra - Thursday

Published:Wednesday | August 5, 2015 | 12:00 AM

It was indeed a 'fabulous, fashionable and financially focused' conference for the women who turned out for the second staging of the Jamaica National title-sponsored event at the Terra Nova Hotel last Friday. The event was the perfect mix of...

Something Extra - Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | August 4, 2015 | 12:00 AM

As Jamaica celebrated freedom from slavery on Emancipation Day last Saturday, beach bums journeyed to the secluded Paradise Beach in Trelawny for an epic time at the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum's Utopia Beach. SOMETHING EXTRA has highlights of the...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | August 3, 2015 | 12:42 PM

1 Many would have seen the Instagram photo of super wealthy Melinda Gates (Bill's wife) carrying a five-gallon bucket of water on her head in Malawi. She was showing how the other side survives. Of course, the practice still persists in many rural...

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