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Health Home and Garden Expo

Published:Thursday | June 4, 2015 | 10:26 AM

If you were thinking of buying, renovating or building a home, the Health, Home and Garden Expo held at the National Arena on the weekend was a one-stop shop. From Friday to Sunday, you could browse everything for inside, outside and around your...

Something Extra

Published:Thursday | June 4, 2015 | 12:00 AM

We end the week the same way we began, with highlights from The Star Awards and free concert held at the Waterfront in downtown Kingston on Saturday. Also the Chilean Ambassador hosted a farewell reception for the Reggae Boyz and our roving cameras...

Sagicor Celebrates 45 years

Published:Thursday | June 4, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The Sagicor Group 45th anniversary celebration took over the R. Danny Williams Building in New Kingston on Tuesday.Specially invited guests waltzed into the balcony venue to celebrate with the financial services institution. Not long after, Alysia...

Something Extra - Thursday

Published:Wednesday | June 3, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The Houses of Parliament, in collaboration with the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, ParlAmericas and Inter-American Development Bank, hosted an International Conference on Strengthening Legislative Oversight at The Jamaica...

Something Extra

Published:Tuesday | June 2, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The Scotia Foundation partnered with the Jimmy Cliff Foundation to launch its newest venture, the 'Love Dem Don't Hurt Dem Initiative'. In an event dubbed 'Many Rivers to Cross for our Children' at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Monday, corporate...

Something Extra - Tuesday

Published:Friday | May 29, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Last week was an extremely hectic one for journalists in western Jamaica. From the Labour Day activities across the region, to the two-day 72nd Annual Joint Central Conferences of the Jamaica Police Federation, to the launch of the St James Parish...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | June 1, 2015 | 12:25 PM

1 Men on the down-low are usually discreet since they don't want their dirty little secret to be exposed, so getting their groove on in a public place is a no-no. And a gym must be the worst place to be caught with one's pants down. Gym equals...

Something Extra - Monday

Published:Sunday | May 31, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The downtown Kingston waterfront became the prestigious venue for the 2015 edition of the STAR Awards. Local artistes, dancers, producers, engineers, DJs, among other members of The Rock's booming entertainment industry, donned fab fashion ahead of...

A Tribute to RAFA Ladies Just Because

Published:Wednesday | May 27, 2015 | 6:39 PMJody-Anne Lawrence

Many were strangers, brought together by their valiant husbands who gave of themselves for queen and country. Wives of World War II veterans greeted, comforted, and exchanged stories at the 69th Annual LadiesLuncheon of the Royal Air Forces...

Something Extra - Friday

Published:Thursday | May 28, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Last weekend, Saint International went on top of the world, mixed fashion with art, then blocked the streets on New Kingston with the 11th staging of StyleWeek. Fashion enthusiasts, representatives from modelling agencies worldwide, and...

Realtors celebrate at awards dinner and banquet

Published:Thursday | May 28, 2015 | 12:00 AM

To mark the end of a much-celebrated Real Estate Week, The Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ), in collaboration with title sponsor Jamaica National Building Society, hosted an awards and dinner banquet on Wednesday at the Terra Nova Hotel.As...

Out & About

Published:Thursday | May 28, 2015 | 12:00 AM

 Jamaicans never need an excuse to have a good time. So when you have a long weekend, a fashion show, and a three-day beer festival, that's the recipe for a jolly good time. Today was OUT AND ABOUT and captured it...

Something Extra - Thursday

Published:Wednesday | May 27, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Corporate Jamaica dropped their gadgets and formal attire as they got down on dirty for charity across the island. Today SOMETHING EXTRA says hats off to a few of those hardworking individuals we got a glimpse of, here is your daily...

Something Extra - Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | May 26, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The weekend was filled with 'beer' vibes with another successful staging of the three-day beer festival at the Barbican Beach hip spot. SOMETHING EXTRA soaked up some of the excitement. Here is your daily dose.

Something Extra - Tuesday

Published:Saturday | May 23, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Last Thursday, the community of Junction in St Elizabeth hosted The Gleaner's news team, which staged a Job Creation, Investment and Growth Forum at the scenic Coco Palm Restaurant.While the visit to the popular township was primarily for work, The...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | May 25, 2015 | 12:00 AM

One parishioner says she would have given her best teeth to be a fly on the wall to hear that proposal. Others are whispering about prenuptial arrangements, yet others are talking about green card facilitation in preference to a Trinidadian hide-...

Something Extra - Monday

Published:Sunday | May 24, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Nightlife in Marketplace has taken on a new level with the official launch of the Fantasy VIP Lounge and Deck. Now open as early as 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturday, patrons are welcome to drink, be merry and stay late. SOMETHING EXTRA brings you...

Something Extra

Published:Wednesday | May 20, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Security conglomerate boss Kenny Benjamin played host last Friday to the Latin American Women’s Club, as they transformed his home for one of their annual fundraising events, Tropical Dance Party. SOMETHING EXTRA captured the grooving guests as they...

New crown, great improvements for MJW

Published:Thursday | May 21, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Eager sponsors, past and present beauty queens, and lovers of women and all things beautiful turned up at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Wednesday for the launch of the 38th staging of Miss Jamaica World (MJW).In welcoming the gathering, franchise...

Bryce goes Exquisitely Sexy for birthday

Published:Thursday | May 21, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Last Saturday, Montego Bay's Hip Strip came alive with Exquisitely Sexy, held at the Zinc Shack.The lovely Tameka Bryce celebrated her birthday in style, and as her theme suggested, was looking very exquisite in a long, white backless dress.No...

Food and Finance with JMMB

Published:Thursday | May 21, 2015 | 12:19 PMKrysta Anderson

Investors and clients of Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) made their way to Melwood Avenue last Thursday to experience just what a fusion of food and finance entails.Greeted by cocktails and hors d'ouevres upon arrival, the stage set was beyond...

Something Extra - Thursday

Published:Tuesday | May 19, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce's 33rd staging of their annual awards dinner brought up the glammed up versions of corporate Jamaica last Thursday. Our SOMETHING EXTRA lens were on site for the fab attires. Have a look!

Something Extra

Published:Tuesday | May 19, 2015 | 12:00 AM

As fashionistas around the Caribbean wait with bated breath for the fabulous 15th anniversary of Caribbean Fashionweek, we bring another round of pictures from the awesome launch at Villa Ronai. Enjoy hump day with your daily dose of EXTRA!

Something Extra

Published:Friday | May 15, 2015 | 12:00 AM

On any given day, the city of Montego Bay is usually abuzz with activities, ranging from business to pleasure or just simply leisure. The western city, which is an established international tourism destination, is also the hub of the nation's...

Bolt says he is ‘close’ to having a girlfriend

Published:Monday | May 18, 2015 | 12:00 AM

World and Olympic 100 and 200m champion Usain Bolt seems to be close to having a serious relationship. In an online interview with Jamaica Olympics posted Sunday, Bolt said: “I’m close to having a girlfriend now, so I live responsibly...

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