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

We can hear the groans from those suffering from withdrawal as the soca season becomes nothing more than a fading memory. But we will let you down gently with the final highlights of all the events that made the season one you will never forget,...

Enjoying Life Sip by Sip

Published:Thursday | April 16, 2015 | 12:00 AMJanelle Oswald

To energise your day or calm you down, nothing beats a good spot of tea. Day or night, a cup of brewed tea is suitable for any time and guaranteed to provide what your body needs. Inspired by its magical, medicinal remedies, tea connoisseur Jacqui...

Household worker award gains momentum

Published:Monday | April 13, 2015 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

The dream of late nutritionist Dr Heather Little-White, to see domestic workers attaining better treatment and having equal rights, has begun to gain the support she dreamed of before her death.With the official recognition of the Jamaica Household...

Israeli ambassador celebrates country's independence in Ja

Published:Wednesday | April 15, 2015 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Israeli non-resident ambassador to Jamaica, Bahij Monsour, and his wife, Nora, jetted into the island to celebrate his country's independence in style. Though he has five other countries under his portfolio - Haiti, Grenada, Dominica, Antigua and the...

Bissessar celebrates new Trinidad &Tobago high commission

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

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad Bissessar unveiled a plaque celebrating the acquisition of the country's first fully-owned high commission in Jamaica last Thursday. Persad Bissessar said that, having established its...

Something Extra

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

Jamaica's ultimate breakfast party Sunrise was held last Saturday at Hope Zoo. Patrons experienced the true essence of fun and premium offerings in one of three places - the sun, shade or mist. Just in case you missed it, here are the highlights.

Something Extra - Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | April 14, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Last Sunday, soca junkies made no apology as they got on with their worst behaviour in sun and rain on the roads of St Andrew for the final fête in the Carnival season...

Something Extra - Tuesday

Published:Monday | April 13, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The Party caan ova!! Before revellers invaded the streets of the Corporate Area on Sunday for the annual Bacchanal road march, last Thursday, it was pure Pandemonium at Hope Gardens. We have all the Extra insights. Enjoy!

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | April 13, 2015 | 3:23 PM

1 Friends of the former cop are puzzled that he has the resources to be snapping up prime real estate all over the country. Well, he explains that he has planned his life carefully and he manages his money well.2 A completion date for the mansion...

Something Extra

Published:Sunday | April 12, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Last Friday, former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson welcomed his 80th birthday in fine style at the Sunken...

Anya Ayoung-Chee will be the envy of Bacchanal Jamaica Road March

Published:Thursday | April 9, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Over the past few years, there has been a strong resurgence and increase in interest in soca among party-goers in Jamaica, positioning Bacchanal Jamaica Road March this Sunday, April 12 as a must-do event on the social calendar. One of the most...

Today's inside scoop

Published:Thursday | April 9, 2015 | 12:00 AM

From Ochi to St Mary, Portland to Kingston, the Easter weekend was on fire as partiers made their rounds attending highly anticipated social events just for the season. In case you missed it, Today has the inside scoop.

Something Extra - Thursday

Published:Wednesday | April 8, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Last weekend was just the warm-up for the grand finale of soca fever that will culminate on the island this weekend with 'Pandemonium' on Thursday and the main event road march on Sunday. Moving from the east, today we take you to the north coast...

Something Extra

Published:Tuesday | April 7, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Today we bring you all the EXTRA highlights of the happenings out east at the fabulous Canboulay Breakfast Party at the Errol Flynn Marina ...

Something Extra - Tuesday

Published:Sunday | April 5, 2015 | 8:33 PM

Soca revellers had no apologies as they got on their worse 'wuk up' behaviour at the Smirnoff Beach J'Ouvert last Saturday. The day-and-night event included colours of the rainbow painting the sky before happily landing on eager revellers, Digicel...

Something Extra - Monday

Published:Sunday | April 5, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The Soul Garden of Hope Zoo was transformed into a tropical oasis as partygoers kicked off the Easter holiday season in fine style a Pura Vida last Thursday night...

Tell the Children the Truth

Published:Wednesday | April 1, 2015 | 3:06 PMJody-Anne Lawrence

There is no rule book on parenting, and there are some obvious setbacks, which Tammy Hart and Nice Time Productions Limited, have highlighted in the documentary, Tell the Children the Truth. The documentary was shown on Tuesday night at the...

Curio -A Collection by Hilton Launches in Jamaica

Published:Wednesday | April 1, 2015 | 3:23 PMKarrie Williams

WESTERN BUREAU: Curio - A Collection by Hilton, is the latest world-wide hospitality brand, to embrace Jamaica’s tourism product. Last Tuesday night, they announced their arrival in spectacular fashion at a cocktail reception, held at the...

Something Extra - Thursday

Published:Wednesday | April 1, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The happiest festival in the world once again took ravers to another level of excitement with the first instalment of Color Festival on Sunday, as powder transformed the lush Hope Gardens venue into a beautiful kaleidoscope.

Something Extra - Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | March 31, 2015 | 12:00 AM

As the celebrations continue, SOMETHING EXTRA brings you the gripping highlights of the annual spectacle, ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys' and Girls' Athletic Championships, that brings the entire world to our island.

Something Extra - Tuesday

Published:Monday | March 30, 2015 | 2:36 PM

Something Extra - TuesdayAre you ready to jump? Soca junkies for the last few weeks have been feting at Bacchanal Fridays and the final night was explosive as anticipated. Let the pictures captured by Brian McCalla give you a glimpse. Indulge!

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | March 30, 2015 | 2:40 PM

1. Even though ISSA is patting itself on the back for staging another successful athletic championship, persons who purchased tickets and were denied seats are still smarting from being cheated. How is it possible for persons with assigned seats to...

Something Extra - Monday

Published:Sunday | March 29, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Wine enthusiast Jason Clarke made the Scotiabank and Select Brands-sponsored Wine Wednesdays at the Distill Bar, Marketplace, to celebrate his birthday. In fine style, the young lad, along with specially invited guests, drank to his heart's content...

No CAMPARIson

Published:Thursday | March 26, 2015 | 10:53 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Last Friday, Campari along with Saint International Jamaica Limited held their VIP Red Passion Reception, an elegant prequel to the Avant Garde Designer of the Year competition.Guests were greeted by beautiful statuesque Campari princesses who...

Something Extra

Published:Thursday | March 26, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Sunshine and clear, blue skies greeted runners as they gathered in New Kingston for the third staging of Kingston City Run last Sunday. Smoke from the Riverton blaze, which had previously forced organisers to postpone the event a week before, had...

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