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Published:Friday | May 25, 2012 | 12:00 AM

StyleWeek Jamaica is off to a rollicking start. Celebrated supermodel Tyson Beckford jetted into the island yesterday and, along with other celebrities, will be toast of the shows and parties scheduled for this weekend...

Published:Friday | May 18, 2012 | 12:00 AM

My darlings, it's that time in the diplomatic season when we welcome new arrivals and say fond farewells to those departing.And as we say welcome to the new Russian, Mexican and French ambassadors, and the new...

Published:Friday | May 18, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Thursday, May 10 was special for The Antilles Group.It marked the first staging of the Chairman's Award among dealers islandwide. The presentations were made at the Breezes Runaway Bay Resort...

Published:Friday | May 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The Accident and Emergency waiting area of the Bustamante Hospital For Children 'came under fire' last Wednesday morning as the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston partnered with the Fire Safety Department of The Jamaica Fire Brigade to address the more than 100 waiting...

Published:Friday | May 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

COURTLEIGH HOTEL - Mother's Day BrunchCost: $2,500 per person plus GCT and service chargeTime: 12 p.m.

Published:Friday | May 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Green Grotto Caves and Attractions is now the first tourist attraction in the history of Jamaica to receive platinum certification, representing 10 years of continuous certification with EarthCheck. The attraction received this certification in April...

Published:Friday | May 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The essence of the Caribbean will be unveiled in Jamaica's capital on June 8 at Caribbean Fashionweek (CFW). South Caicos native, head designer and proprietor of Saint George Fashion House, Kazz Forbes, will be debuting his 'Island Breeze' 2013...

Published:Friday | May 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The Digicel Foundation has allocated $15 million to support the National Better Environments for Social Transformation (BEST) community Competition and Programme (NBCCP).

Published:Friday | May 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Today, the popular Jamaican fast-food chain, Island Grill, opens its new commissary, a symbolic 'homecoming' to the 2 Valentine Drive, Red Hills Road address, bought by founder Thalia...

Published:Friday | May 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The fashion picks for the ceremonial opening of Parliament yesterday were not as hot as the pelting sun. Nevertheless, parliamentarians, government officials and their spouses - from stately to ordinary - strutted confidently on Duke Street to Gordon House....

Published:Friday | May 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: She Doesn't Mind artiste, Grammy-award winner, reggae superstar, Sean Paul's wedding late, late this month to his long-time girlfriend, Jodi 'Jinx' Stewart, is shrouded in secrecy. The decorators are tight-lipped, the coordinators are not speaking and Today...

Published:Friday | May 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

On Wednesday, The Gleaner hosted an editors' forum with members of the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA). The topics discussed were: ways to grow the sector and issues affecting manufacturing as well as what the manufacturers were expecting out of the new Budget....

Published:Friday | May 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

My daahlings, the party season is not only upon us, it is practically overtaking us as, indeed, it's now all systems go for some of the hottest parties this here season...

Published:Friday | May 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Have you visited Emancipation Park recently? When next you do, take a good look at the interlocking concrete paved stones that welcome you to the park, and the covered walkways throughout the facility...

Published:Friday | May 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

My daahlings, it's been an absolutely fabulous week for Jamaica internationally.Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller hit the red carpet in New York City for the gala of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in The World!

Published:Friday | May 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Are you sleeping well at nights? You sleep for eight hours and when you wake up each morning you are still lethargic and have just about knocked the alarm clock off the bedside table...

Published:Friday | May 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

They might have traded business attire for country club chic, but underneath all the thundering hooves of horses bearing polo players, clinking glasses and casual chatter, there was serious business intent....

Published:Friday | May 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica now has in stock 24,000 bottles of Hennessy VS cognac, specially blended to commemorate our 50th anniversary of Independence. They were personally delivered by Maurice Hennessy...

Published:Friday | May 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The story of Lorenzo Stephenson is one of courage, determination and unstinting self-belief. Stephenson is mute and hearing impaired. He has not been able to speak or hear from birth....

Published:Friday | May 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Students at the Junior Plus Preparatory in St James raised US$8,000, the American Friends of Jamaica forked out US$14,000 and committed a continuation of funds, and Rainforest Seafoods has planned a Seafood and Family Fun Day for February 2013....

Published:Friday | April 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Outgoing president of the Woman's Club of St Andrew, Jeanne Watson, pulled out an almost capacity crowd for the final meeting in her two-year tenure as head of that prestigious group of women, yesterday.Headed by Lady Allen, wife of Governor General Sir...

Published:Friday | April 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: National Commercial Bank (NCB) representatives and customers came together at Marguerite's Restaurant in Montego Bay on Tuesday evening to celebrate the 31st birthday of the bank's Keycard credit...

Published:Friday | April 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

And so my daahling dears, as Taureans everywhere celebrate, we laud and extend birthday greetings to: Opposition MP Olivia 'Babsy' Grange; designer Lubica Slovak; Gershom Bailey; the lovely Savion Pinnock; Pulse...

Published:Friday | April 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: Slovakian-born Jamaican designer Lubica is holding her new collection of clothing, which she plans to unveil next month, close to her chest. However, she has opened up about her giant steps on the north coast....

Published:Friday | April 20, 2012 | 12:00 AM

More than 80 members of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Jamaica, at the level of senator, along with their spouses, met last Sunday in Oracabessa at the hilltop residence of St Mary custos, Honourable A. A. 'Bobby' Pottinger...

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