There’s a new hot spot in town bearing a familiar food-loving name. Sora Japanese Cuisine has made a remarkable return, opening its sleek doors to sushi lovers while adding an Urban Lounge to the ‘mix’. Stylish guests took to the deck to enjoy an...
The Jamaican Bar Association celebrated its 50th Anniversary with the Annual Bar Awards and Luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Sunday, where it awarded four honorees — Pamela Benka-Coker KC, Maurice Saunders, and John Junor and Donovan...
For mindset coach Simoneese Williams, self-care means intentionally and actively engaging in activities that nurture your mind, body and soul; recognising and honouring your own needs; setting healthy boundaries; and prioritising activities that...
It was a turn of fate that brought Nichole Barrett and Jordache Wilson together. They first met through a mutual friend, who, according to Jordache, was eager to start her career as a matchmaker. After going on a date on March 12, 2015, the two...
Reggae Sumfest 2023 proved yet again why it stands as one of the world’s greatest reggae festivals. Through its celebration of Jamaican music and culture, the festival created an unforgettable experience and some stellar moments on and off the...
The 30th anniversary edition of Reggae Sumfest 2023 commenced with a bang at Montego Bay’s Catherine Hall Complex last Friday night. Festival Night One unlocked an array of talented and promising young acts, while also putting their more...
With the earth heating up due to alarming atmospheric conditions, the United Nations declared recently that our plight was “out of control”, and that “we are moving into a catastrophic situation”. Even physicist and climatologist Friederike Otto,...
Ever since she was a child, Gloria Henry always knew she would follow the beat of her own drum and trust that wherever it may take her she would make the most of it. Now the vice-president of business process outsourcing (BPO) and logistics at the...
Patrons and selectors came dressed for musical battle at Reggae Sumfest’s Global Sound Clash held at the Pier One car park in Montego Bay. With a liberal dose of camo, black and comfortable shoes, it was a night of superior juggling and dubs as...
In a bid to create a buzz before the official opening later this year, Harbour City Mall, Montego Bay’s new multi-billion-dollar investment, hosted the Reggae Sumfest Blitz Wednesday night. A fashionable affair, patrons flaunted their best black...
Born out of a love for swimwear, Tashana Hutchinson’s inaugural Swimfest tradeshow was a love letter to tropical fashion. Recounting her lifelong love affair with the clothing, Hutchinson told Living, “I always had a love for swimwear, I’m always...
At 11:30 p.m., Pier One seemed unlikely to accommodate the wearers of white who flocked the venue for Tuesday’s Reggae Sumfest All-White affair. Capturing the waterfront’s breezy spirit and contemporary chic summer style, patrons who turned out...
The dust did not have time to settle on Tuesday morning, after hundreds of feet stomped the grounds at the Reggae Sumfest Street Dance at the Old Hospital Park in Montego Bay. The park, which was transformed into a street scene, was invaded by an...
Arguably, the aim of any wellness journey is to feel good about your physical and nutritional choices. But it would be remiss of us to deny the alluring benefits of looking good, too. With that in mind, two women created and launched a new fashion...
Some of the best relationships begin unexpectedly. For Kelley-Ann Grant and Jason Murray, their paths first crossed in college. Back then, their only goal was to graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in information technology. Who knew that...
Downsound Entertainment kick-started Reggae Sumfest Week in Montego Bay with the staging of their second Family Funday Community Fest at the Catherine Hall Stadium on Sunday. A host of families answered the call made by the organisers of one of the...
Buju Banton had his friends, family and members of the music industry join him at Markus Records last Saturday to celebrate his 50th birthday. Something Extra was on location for the celebration. We have the highlights from the golden affair.
With the best of her 1984 album In the Evening giving you something to groove to, last Friday Sheryl Lee Ralph and the women of the People’s National Party’s Women’s Movement danced the night away with food, friendship and conversation.
For Kelly McIntosh, weight loss has always been challenging. “I have struggled with weight ever since I’ve known myself. I’ve been on every conceivable diet trying to lose weight, some have been successful but keeping it off has always been the...
He left the island with a dream: to pursue his passion in the arts. Doing just that, what he received as his reward was a world of knowledge and understanding after exploring different cultures. Adrian Wanliss has travelled to some 30 countries and...
Fusing his innate gift with his acquired taste, Donald Mirander’s stunning styles not only reshape what’s normal and challenge the ordinary, but give a unique take on ethereal beauty, one that sparks the most scintillating conversations. After...
Campari did double duty last Tuesday at TacBar. The apéritif brand was announced as the title sponsor for Dream Weekend 2023 and also lauched its summer campaign dubbed Level Up Your Summer. Something Extra has the highlights.
Winston Lawrence’s face value is on a continued rise. The stately, razor-cheekboned SAINT International star co-headlines two new advertising campaigns for the buzzed-about fashion labels An Only Child and Theophilio. “I really love the final...
Marianna’s Community Kitchen was the playground for the food curious as it partnered with Worthy Park Estate for a vegan cuisine and rum pairing. The culinary haven’s Marianna Farag curated an exquisite menu for the night, designed exclusively for...
Goddard Catering transformed their flight kitchen into a first-class lounge last Saturday at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, offering a service business class passengers have come to love on many of the international flights that...
