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Reducing stigma against HIV/AIDS in food industry

Published:Friday | February 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) and the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) have joined forces in a bid to reduce stigma and discrimination in the local food-services industry and protect the rights...

BEFFTA comes to Jamaica

Published:Friday | February 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A small-but-intimate crowd came alive at the press launch of BEFFTA Caribbean on Saturday, February 9, at South Beach Café in Kingston...

Seafood festival kicks off Lent

Published:Friday | February 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: Over 15,000 persons started the Lenten season off on the theoretical right foot, indulging in seafood courtesy of the inaugural Rainforest Seafood festival, at the Catherine Hall entertainment centre...

First Global's book donation boosts libraries

Published:Friday | February 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The library at the McIntosh Memorial Primary School in Manchester has been boosted with the donation of a stock of extra-curricular activity books to assist preparing grade-one students as they advance to higher grades.The books were recently donated by...

Couples Golf tournament gives $1.5m to local charity

Published:Friday | February 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Couples Ocho Rios and Couples Sans Souci celebrated their anniversaries - 35th and seventh, respectively - on the weekend of January 18-20, culminating in the 12th annual Couples Resorts Ocho Rios Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday...

Help for stroke patients

Published:Friday | February 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Stroke is one of the three most common causes of deaths in Jamaica and the United Kingdom alongside cancer and heart disease. It is predicted that by 2020, heart disease and stroke will be the leading causes of death and disability, and will globally account...

Making beds at Courts

Published:Friday | February 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Are you the master of making your bed in the blink of an eye, especially when you have no time to spare? Well Courts stores islandwide will be putting those skills to the test in a bed-making competition on February 16...

Something extra

Published:Friday | February 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Another weekend is upon us and the 'Extra' team still has loads of social events to share with you. The gents of Digicel took to the streets on V-day, with roses in hand for some very special ladies...

Something extra

Published:Thursday | February 14, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Today marks the day when love is openly celebrated worldwide and we lift our hats to all the couples of the hour...

Something extra

Published:Wednesday | February 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM

It's the Year of the snake!...

Something extra

Published:Tuesday | February 12, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The 55th annual Grammy Awards was held yesterday in Los Angeles, California, and whilst many got the famed 'memo' and came totally within the bounds of the rules and regulations, there were some who took matters into their own hands, oozing sex appeal...

Something extra

Published:Monday | February 11, 2013 | 12:00 AM

What seems to be one of the most talked-about events on the social circuit last week was the Bob Marley birthday concert held at the Emancipation Park. Hosted by the 'extraordinary' telecoms giant, Digicel, the event was a huge success since...

Global aviation workers fêted

Published:Friday | February 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:In true Jamaican style, the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) fêted several global aviation professionals during welcome cocktails at the Hilton Rose Hall last Tuesday....

Technology pays - Students get $200K scholarship for animation challenge

Published:Friday | February 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Winning duo Dwayne Carridice (left) and O'Neil Daley proudly show their $200,000 scholarship awarded by Bill Express, and new BlackBerry smartphones.

Diplomatic honour

Published:Friday | February 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

LAST Tuesday, the Consular Corps of Jamaica hosted a cocktail reception in honour of members of the Diplomatic Corps. Consul General to Norway and Dean of the Corps Grantley Stephenson, and his wife Judith...

Something extra

Published:Friday | February 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

J. Wray & Nephew hosted members of the media to an appreciation party at the Mona Visitors' Lodge on Wednesday night. Barrel and sack racing were just a few of the high-intensity games that were played and we are here to share those special moments....

Stewart's Auto goes to Harvard!

Published:Friday | February 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Three Jamaica-based members of the Young Presidents Organisation (YPO) were recently in attendance at the annual seminar of the international organisation of peers in the business world...

Something extra

Published:Thursday | February 7, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The social circuit was buzzing on Tuesday night and naturally we have the 'Extra' highlights...

Thursday talk

Published:Thursday | February 7, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Great Wall...

Something extra

Published:Wednesday | February 6, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Last Friday, the Wyndham Kingston hotel hosted its customer appreciation Winter Carnivale event under the theme 'Fire & Ice meets Mardi Gras'.

Something extra

Published:Tuesday | February 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Youth View Awards have come and gone and the main highlight was definitely the fashions, which had many whispering.

Something extra

Published:Monday | February 4, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Gleaner Company hosted its 32nd annual Honour Awards inside the Pegasus ballroom last Thursday night....

Kingston - The happening place!

Published:Friday | February 1, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Luvs, Kingston is definitely one of the preferred cities in which to chill out and let the North American freeze take its course this season. And, indeed, little wonder here, as the cosmopolitan flavour of this fine city with all its historical sites...

LIME Foundation gives $160,000 to students with sickle cell disease

Published:Friday | February 1, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Two students living with sickle cell disease and who are currently attending tertiary institutions have received financial assistance totalling $160,000 from the LIME Foundation to assist with the cost of their tuition for the 2012-13 academic year....

CIBC FirstCaribbean celebrates staff excellence

Published:Friday | February 1, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Management and staff of CIBC FirstCaribbean paused from financial matters last week to celebrate 'the team' that has helped the bank achieve several milestones, including a 10th successful year of operation (2012).At a staff party hosted by the bank ...

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