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Grand Health, Home, and Garden expo launched

Published:Wednesday | April 29, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The National Arena is slated to come alive on May 29-31, for the 10th staging of the Health, Home, and Garden Expo (HHG) under the theme 'Positive Living'."This year promises to be an expo with a difference," promises event coordinator Fay Wint at...

Barita Has Two New Products

Published:Thursday | April 30, 2015 | 12:00 AMDoran Dixon

Barita Investment Limited is attempting to diversify the myriad of services offered to its customers while providing hopeful economic stimulus in a stagnant Jamaican market.At a cocktail reception for clients and media, Barita announced the launch...

Something Extra - Friday

Published:Thursday | April 30, 2015 | 12:00 AM

In preparation for the MoBay City Run on Sunday, Flow and LIME staff members participated in a 'Better Together' fitness boot camp at FitFarm on Braemar Avenue on Tuesday. Here are a few of the challenge highlights as the team also gears up for the...

Youthful Pat retires

Published:Thursday | April 30, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Pat Christie, who served for many years as administrative secretary in the office of the principal of the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, was celebrated recently in an event marking her retirement. Held at Triple T's Eatery on Annette...

Melia expands footprints to Jamaica

Published:Thursday | April 30, 2015 | 3:10 PM

WESTERN BUREAU:Melia, an international leader in resort management, has expanded its footprints to Jamaica.Last Friday, the Spanish group unveiled plans for the new Meli· Braco Village in Trelawny. The 226-room hotel is owned by the National...

Something Extra - Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | April 28, 2015 | 12:00 AM

It was Ladies' Day at the Jamaica Oaks Race Day at Caymanas Park last Saturday and the women speared no thread when it came to fabulous headpieces. Hats off to those who were out! Here is your daily dose of EXTRA!

Something Extra - Tuesday

Published:Monday | April 27, 2015 | 12:00 AM

JMMB feted corporate clients to a night of Cocktails and Conversations at CRU Bar last Thursday night. The event was another fine example of good vibes, great food, and incredible company. Here is your daily dose of EXTRA!

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | April 27, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The social scene is not only abuzz with priestly happenings, there is much chattering about the growing cuckold community which now includes the businessman who lost his gorgeous young chick to a very...

Something Extra - Monday

Published:Friday | April 24, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Brian 'Ribbie' Chung celebrated another birthday with a fabulous shin ding at Ribbiz Bar and Lounge located at Barbican Square's Acropolis last Thursday, while the next big thing in phone technology, the Samsung S6 and S6 edge, was launched in...

Eden Gardens Hosts US Energy Secretary

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Just over a year after it's official opening, the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa scored a major coup, after playing host to Dr Ernest Moniz, United States of American Energy Secretary and a member of the Obama cabinet, during their recent...

Scotia launches OsmosisCaribbean.com

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Scotia Private Client Group sponsored the launch of OsmosisCaribbean.com at Decor VIII recently. The website was formed around the need to develop and harness an international market for Jamaican and Caribbean Fine Art, and authentic merchandise.Art...

Jamaica Cancer Society launches celebrations with lecture

Published:Tuesday | April 21, 2015 | 10:01 AMRandy Bowman

Recipient of The Gleaner's 2014 Honour Award for Health and Wellness, the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), this year celebrates 60 years of service and commitment to the people of Jamaica in the fight against cancer.In its bid to kick-start the...

JMMB's New Look Financial Centre - A Touch Above the Rest

Published:Wednesday | April 22, 2015 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

The Jamaica Money Market Brokers Group (JMMB) Limited on Wednesday unveiled its first financial-services branch at its Knutsford Boulevard branch in New Kingston.The New Kingston branch that formerly housed only its investments and insurance...

Something Extra - Friday

Published:Wednesday | April 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The Volkswagen Showroom on Oxford Road was home to the second staging of #HashtagLunchbag where more than 40 volunteers turned out last Saturday, to the event hosted by Miss Jamaica Universe 2014, Kaci Fennell and Bachelor Chef Shea Stewart and...

Courtney celebrates his big 50

Published:Wednesday | April 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

On Saturday, April 11, Hope Botanical Gardens came alive in fine style for the celebration of Courtney Wilkinson's 50th birthday.Wilkinson, owner and president of Alcor Windows and Doors, had friends and family coming from near and far for his big...

Gleaner celebrates Admin Professionals Day

Published:Wednesday | April 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

It was all about The Gleaner Company's administrative staff during Administrative Professionals (secretary) Day. On Wednesday, they took a break from the office to let their hair down and enjoy a delicious and well-deserved lunch at the CRU Bar and...

Charles Albert Designs now in Jamaica

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Female corporate movers and shakers who have a taste for the unusual, and who prefer to make a statement in the boardrooms or along the corporate corridors of Jamaica ... this is for you. Jewellery designs by Charles Albert, in the business since...

Something Extra - Thursday

Published:Wednesday | April 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

L'Oreal Paris' Evening of Beauty and Glamour took place on Saturday, with a black and gold theme, brought out all the dolled up beauties for a relaunch at J. Wray and Nephew Head Offices, Dominica Drive, New Kingston.

Something Extra - Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | April 21, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Last Saturday, sweat met paradise in Treasure Beach for Jakes 20th annual off-road triathlon. Voted top five in the World by 'Triathlete Magazine' gave Jakes triathletes and supporters alike a sample of the best of what the bohemian bolthole and...

Correction/Clarification

Published:Tuesday | April 21, 2015 | 12:00 AM

On April 15, 2015, The Gleaner published a photograph of Mrs Jodi Stewart-Henriques in its social segment, Something Extra, alongside a caption that read:"Jodi Stewart turned up the temperature on the road while sporting her baby bump during the...

Something Extra - Tuesday

Published:Monday | April 20, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The Rock is just the place to be no matter what, there is always something to smile about as is evident in today's dose of EXTRA. Singing sensation graced Fantasia the island, birthday celebrants get feted and the list goes...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | April 20, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The disgraced one looked underneath a stone and what did he find? Plenty of moss! It was the ex who introduced the idea of a younger model, but now the discarded spouse has come roaring back with her own fabulous model, which...

Something Extra

Published:Wednesday | April 15, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The 'Fast and the Furious 7' movie buyout event - a launch platform for JNGI's Drive Smart motor insurance product for drivers under 30 - introduced race car driver Natasha 'Chiney Dolly' Chang and Internet sensation Roshane 'Dutty Berry' Berry as...

AMCHAM President Gets International Award

Published:Thursday | April 16, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Ron McKay, president of the American Chamber of Commerce Jamaica (AMCHAM) and chief executive officer of ADS Global, is the recipient of this year's International Entrepreneur of the Year Award. It was presented at an event held recently at the...

Montego Bay says farewell to Dr Luz Longsworth

Published:Thursday | April 16, 2015 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: Outgoing director of the University of the West Indies, Mona, Western Jamaica Campus (WJC), Dr Luz Longsworth, has disproved the unpopular 'clannish' label Montegonians have carried around with them for years." The community embraced...

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