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Nestlé turns 75

Published:Thursday | March 5, 2015 | 1:17 PM

Nestlé Jamaica, which lives by the mantra 'Good Food Good Life', is celebrating 75 fulfilling years. To honour their golden years of nourishing a healthier nation, the company launched its sweet occasion in fine style in the Legacy Suite of The...

The Dominican Republic celebrates 171 years of independence

Published:Monday | March 2, 2015 | 12:36 PMJody-Anne Lawrence

It has been 171 years since the Dominican Republic declared its independence, an accomplishment that was celebrated in style at the Montego Suite at The Jamaica Pegasus last Friday.The room was filled with well wishers who came out to celebrate this...

Gout de France: A French Gastronomy

Published:Wednesday | March 4, 2015 | 5:24 PM

Julia Child said that when she had her first French meal she just could not get over it because it was just marvellous, and The Terra Nova Hotel's Regency Restaurant is getting the opportunity to create something just marvellous. On Tuesday, the...

MoBay City Run for May 3

Published:Thursday | March 5, 2015 | 11:09 AM

Courts Jamaica Limited will offer free eye screening, telecommunications group Flow will power up the Old Hospital Park on Gloucester Avenue, and Rainforest Seafoods plans to serve at least 500 mini-breakfasts at the second installment of the MoBay...

Something Extra

Published:Thursday | March 5, 2015 | 11:08 AM

As Jamaicans are beginning to embrace a healthier lifestyle, the recent trend of 5K fundraisers have become, for most corporate houses, a calendar event for participants and beneficiaries alike. On Tuesday, not one, but two, organisations launched...

Something Extra

Published:Wednesday | March 4, 2015 | 11:34 AM

Located in the south of the Rock, roughly halfway between the island's eastern and western ends on Murray's Farm in Clarendon, partygoers journeyed to the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum-presented Chillin' on the Farm. Patrons reaped nothing short of a...

Something Extra

Published:Tuesday | March 3, 2015 | 10:57 AM

As the United States ambassador settles in, he recently threw a private concert - Sweet Honey in The Rock - much to the delight of all those in attendance. Following that, the Dominican Republic celebrated its 171st Independence Day at The Jamaica...

Something Extra

Published:Monday | March 2, 2015 | 1:17 PM

As technology improves, so does the services of our times and Flow is on the ball. Taking our TV experiences to new dimensions, Ja's premier cable providers recently launched its advanced video service and we have the futuristic highlights. Here is...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | March 2, 2015 | 1:29 PM

It is small wonder that there are not more fatalities on our roads because poor lightning and the absence of markings have made some roads difficult to traverse at nights. Speaking of road usage, when are the police going to start arresting bicycle...

Something Extra

Published:Thursday | February 26, 2015 | 5:28 PM

India's minister of state for external affairs, Dr V. K. Singh, and a team that included Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica Pratap Singh, and Riva Das, joint secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, recently met with members of the Ocho Rios Indian...

Ambassadorial Corps launch fund says farewell

Published:Thursday | February 26, 2015 | 12:10 PM

Two years after making a tremendous impact on the presence of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Western Jamaica Campus' (WJC), the 12 members of the Ambassadorial Corps have made way for a new vibrant group of 'cohorts'.The group, made...

Flow advances video service

Published:Thursday | February 26, 2015 | 12:48 PM

Guests who turned out at the National Indoors Sports Centre on Wednesday evening were witnesses to the start of a revolution.Thanks to Flow, cable television will never be the same. The company staged a glitzy, high-energy launch of some...

Go Jamaica Travel celebrates Chinese New Year

Published:Monday | February 23, 2015 | 4:46 PM

To ring in the Chinese New Year, and show gratitude to their supportive partners, Go! Jamaica Travel, the Caribbean's leading tour operator, took over the Windward Suite at The Knutsford Court Hotel on Thursday, February 19.Formalities were short...

Something Extra

Published:Wednesday | February 25, 2015 | 4:46 PM

For almost a week, Campari fêted journalists and regional distributors on the beautiful island of St Lucia. Our very own Jermaine Barnaby did not fail to capture some of the many great moments of the short, yet exciting trip. Here is your daily dose...

The Rex Nettleford Foundation premieres 'Selma'

Published:Wednesday | February 25, 2015 | 5:16 PM

Specially invited guests turned up at Carib Cinema in Kingston to support the Rex Nettleford Foundation's premiere of the movie Selma. On Tuesday, the red carpet was rolled out as guests were treated to an exclusive affair filled with fine wines and...

Something Extra - Thursday

Published:Wednesday | February 25, 2015 | 10:43 AM

Why wait until the weekend to party? Here on the rock we do it every day! SOMETHING EXTRA brings you a recap of some of the fabulous happenings you might have missed. Indulge!

Something Extra - Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | February 24, 2015 | 11:44 AM

Japanese restaurant Majestic Bar and Grill in Villa Ronai, Stony Hill, was the perfect spot for innovative winemaker Sacha Lichine to present his signature rosÈ, Whispering Angel, last Wednesday. It's hump day, have a drink with us ... this is your...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | February 23, 2015 | 11:19 AM

Downtown pets1. Some people are saying things can't be all that bad with so many downtown people hanging on to their pedigree dogs from stylish leashes ... and we know the vet bills are quite robust, as well as the feed and grooming costs.Gold for...

Something Extra - Tuesday

Published:Monday | February 23, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Are you ready for the road? Well, ready or not, the journey to Carnival has begun, and Bacchanal Jamaica has kick-started it's weekly soca fete for the 2015 season at Mas Camp, Stadium North, on Friday, with a bang under the theme...

Something Extra

Published:Sunday | February 22, 2015 | 2:45 PM

As St Lucia celebrated its 36th year of independence on Sunday, SOMETHING EXTRA journeyed to the small island for highlights of the national parade, as well as the Caribbean launch of the Campari calendar at Coconutz Cantina in Rodney Bay, on Friday...

Out and About at the Sugarcane Ball

Published:Thursday | February 19, 2015 | 4:21 PM

Round Hill Hotel and Villas last Saturday night was the hot spot for the Hanover Charities Sugar Cane Ball. Out & About brings you more alluring highlights.

Monetgo Bay got sexy for Grey

Published:Thursday | February 19, 2015 | 12:16 PM

WESTERN BUREAU:Wearing their sexiest shades of blue, Montegonians turned out for the premiere of 50 Shades of Grey at the Palace Multiplex at Fairview last Thursday night.Organised by Skyy Vodka, the invitation promised an evening of Hollywood glitz...

Something Extra - Friday

Published:Thursday | February 19, 2015 | 12:00 AM

While lovers all over the world got cosy on Valentine's Day, bank manager Desron Graham, along with a select few, celebrated his 40th birthday at Oasis on the Oxford, New Kingston. In Trinidad, soca junkies are having a whal...

Parliament opens with pops of colour

Published:Thursday | February 19, 2015 | 12:00 AMRandy Bowman

Accessories were the sparks that flames to the outfits of politicians as they made their way to the opening of Parliament. Here is a glimpse of what we have in store for TODAY!

Something Extra

Published:Tuesday | February 17, 2015 | 1:59 PM

It was a night for celebrities, locals and international guests as Round Hill Hotel and Villas last Saturday hosted the 58th Hanover Charities Sugar Cane Ball. Dubbed a 'Valentine's of Glitz and Glam' the red-carpet affair was nothing...

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