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Jamaicans in Washington celebrate Independence

Published:Friday | August 9, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Washington, DC: Though they were not at home, Jamaicans in Washington, DC, flew the Jamaican flag high in a series of events to celebrate the country's 51st anniversary of Independence....

Financiers to host downtown symposium

Published:Friday | August 9, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation (JDIC) is marking its 15th year of providing insurance against the loss of deposits, providing levy premiums for the Deposit Insurance Fund and managing the Deposit Insurance Fund.In...

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Published:Friday | August 9, 2013 | 12:00 AM

TGIF! Oh, what a week it's been! Parties and celebrations galore! Here are the EXTRA highlights to take you into the weekend...

Credit union experiencing growth at 62

Published:Friday | August 9, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Several members of Broadcast and Allied Services Co-operative Credit Union Limited (BASCU) were out for the 62nd annual general meeting held at the RJR Sports Club on July 17....

J$15m Spring Village clinic opens

Published:Friday | August 9, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The official opening of the $15-million I Believe Medical Clinic and Healthy Lifestyle Centre in Spring Village, St Catherine, took place on Tuesday, July 30. Lady Allen, wife of the governor general, officially declared the facility open to residents...

Miss Jamaica Universe goes to Uzuri International

Published:Friday | August 9, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Miss Universe Jamaica franchise is now in new hands! Uzuri International was recently named as the new franchise owners of the popular pageant, heralding a new beginning for the Miss Universe Jamaica...

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Published:Thursday | August 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

As we continue to bask in the glow of our Independence celebrations both at home and abroad, we bring you highlights of Jamaica's big birthday bash...

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Published:Wednesday | August 7, 2013 | 12:00 AM

It was certainly a festive party weekend leading up to Jamaica's 51st Independence climax yesterday...

Tuesday talk

Published:Tuesday | August 6, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Countdown! 1.The victims are counting down the days when the rogue returns home to face the musi

Something extra

Published:Monday | August 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

For many it may seem like a dream, but the reality is that as we celebrate the 51st anniversary of our Independence today, there is still one more day to party!...

At the PODIUM

Published:Friday | August 2, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WEEKLY SELECTION OF EXCERPTS AND QUOTES...

CISOCA unit gets facelift

Published:Friday | August 2, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Westmoreland Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) got a boost recently with the refurbishing of the facility by LIME Jamaica.

Junior Achievement Jamaica changing lives

Published:Friday | August 2, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: Seventeen-year-old Martin Jarrett of Charlemont High School in St Catherine says his life has been transformed by the Junior Achievement Jamaica (JAJ), which has reached some 10,000 students across the island annually.

Men mingle at Monday Club

Published:Friday | August 2, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Good vibes enveloped the Oleander Terrace at the Half Moon Resort in Montego Bay on Monday evening, as National Commercial Bank (NCB) wooed over 100 guests to its annual staging of the Monday Club....

Grace Foods: A source of jobs and investment

Published:Friday | August 2, 2013 | 12:00 AM

While Grace Foods has been serving up high-quality, delicious and nutritious products in Jamaica for years, they have also been providing much-needed jobs and opportunities.

Salute to Frank

Published:Friday | August 2, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Reginald Budhan, former permanent secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce writes his good wishes on a matted print of a painting dedicated to his colleague and friend, Frank Whylie....

Something extra

Published:Friday | August 2, 2013 | 12:00 AM

It's happy Friday and the 'all week party' begins with all the revelry on the north coast. It's retirement, birthdays, and parties straight into the weekend....

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Published:Thursday | August 1, 2013 | 12:00 AM

We kick-start our Emancipendence social spread with a number of events from across the island over...

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Published:Wednesday | July 31, 2013 | 12:00 AM

National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) celebrated their 51st Season of Dance at the Little Theatre last Friday night, and we were front row for the social soirée....

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Published:Tuesday | July 30, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The west came alive over the weekend as party patrons flocked to Catherine Hall for the Greatest Reggae Show on Earth. We were on hand to capture the three-day festival ...

Corporate Sightings

Published:Monday | July 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

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Published:Monday | July 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

'The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth' turned up the heat in the Second City when it kicked off last Thursday and, naturally, we have all the social tidbits. Here's to an EXTRA great way to begin your week!...

Appleton Jamaica amplifies SPF weekend

Published:Friday | July 26, 2013 | 12:00 AM

J. Wray & Nephew Limited's famous rum brands, Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum and Appleton Jamaica Rum, have expanded Jamaica's foray into the lucrative high-end entertainment and tourism market by sponsoring this year's SPF Weekend....

A fantastic birthday feast

Published:Friday | July 26, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Executive chef Martin Maginley went into his culinary cap and pulled from it a magical menu for actor Asa Jean's birthday dinner party at the fabulous Round Hill Hotel and Villas.Maginley who runs the...

Dancehall Queen competition boasts impressive line-up

Published:Friday | July 26, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A South American country and two new European dancers have given their stamp of approval to Jamaica's International Dancehall Queen 2013....

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