On Sunday,veteran journalist, Phyllis Thomas launched her book, ‘I Dare You - A Climb to the Pinnacle of Journalism’ at the Jamaica Stock Exchange to a room full of other media practitioners and well-wishers. The book which explores Thomas’...
It’s officially the fifth month of the year and we are fast approaching the halfway mark of 2023. With some giving up indulgences for Lent and others making the sacrifice to be carnival ready, it’s time to assess your fitness. Summer is around the...
The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) recently hosted its 26th annual awards gala in New York. The event, which raises funds to provide scholarships for UWI students, this year honoured Sandra L. Richards, Premier of...
WESTERN BUREAU: Love blossomed even in the midst of a global pandemic for Philipp Hofer and Tanisa Samuel. Locked down together due to COVID-19, they found themselves spending months cooking, laughing, and falling in love all over again....
Montego Bay’s newest hot spot – Elevate Nightclub and Lounge – officially opened its doors to the public with three days of entertainment from international and local artistes including dancehall-reggae artiste Agent Sasco, American rapper Fabolous...
It prides itself on being a well-kept secret, far removed from unwanted stares, planted on a very steep hillside jungle. Peeping out from its tropical foliage, this house thought, and indeed hoped, it could escape the glare of attention. But its...
Fashionistas heralded the homecoming of SAINT International’s Fashion Face of the Caribbean and Avant Garde Designer of the Year competitions to the capital city’s social scene after a two-year absence at the AC Hotel Kingston last week. Sunday...
Elegance, class, regal fanfare and flair. For this year’s Distinguished Awards, honorees were treated to a majestic gala and dinner banquet orchestrated to reward excellence among women. Rolling out the red carpet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel,...
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani once said, “To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.” On Monday, The Gleaner’s Flair left no gemstones unturned, presenting the glitz and glamour of...
Dr Terri-Karelle Reid, Kalilah Reynolds and Gabrielle Waite on Monday evening were honoured by Flair for their work and contribution in the fields of media and communication, business and beauty, respectively. Excited to be gracing the red carpet...
An inspiring display of phenomenal women who have become game-changers and nation-builders in their industries were honoured on Monday. To commemorate and celebrate the fifth anniversary of The Distinguished, the gala graduated from a lunch event...
As 21 leaders in their respective fields were honoured at the Flair Distinguished Awards Gala and Dinner on Monday evening, Something Extra continues to highlight their accomplishments and applaud the fabulosity of attendees.
Looking royal and radiant in purple, a joyful Shauna Fuller Clarke gracefully walked across the stage Monday evening to receive her award for her contribution to health in Jamaica during The Distinguished awards gala hosted by one of Jamaica’s...
It was a celebration of women and their tremendous acheivements, as honourees, attendees and sponsors made stunning style statements on the red carpet at the Grand Jamaica Suite at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel for this year’s Flair Distinguished...
Celebrating 12 years of good food, fellowship, and fun times, Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records eatery pulled out all the stops for their big Red Stripe-sponsored anniversary celebration at Marketplace last Thursday. The restaurant sought to...
Melanie Fitz-Henley and Kemoi Burke’s rustic garden wedding is another adventure-filled chapter of their happily ever after. The Burkes’ story began with both declaring disinterest in a relationship, but their feelings grew, and now they’re husband...
The Summit in New Kingston was the place to be last Wednesday evening. Under the stars and surrounded by the who’s who of dancehall and reggae music in Jamaica, recording artiste Kabaka Pyramid celebrated his birthday in fine style. The occasion...
A new crop of distinguished women have bloomed. Dedicated to recognising inspiring women from all walks of life, The Gleaner’s Flair will host The Distinguished, with an awards dinner in Kingston, tomorrow. The annual celebration that recognises...
It was white all the way! From the flowing gown that Tanisa Samuel-Hofer arrived in at the White Witch Golf Course to the fabulous décor by Tai Flora Luxe’s Dr Paulette Hossmann. White hydrangreas, white phalaenopsis orchids and white roses played...
As this column has reiterated, you cannot fully comprehend and appreciate the architecture and interior design of a house until you understand the unique personalities of the owners who breathe life into them. It is they who are central to the...
‘Best late entry of the century’. In the thick of the Carnival season all-inclusive premium party promoters French Men held its annual pre-road march fête Bazodee at Hope Gardens last Friday. The vibe was contagious, drinks flowed, the food was...
Author Stephen Covey said it best, “We should live our lives based on a compass, not a clock.” And Mischa Christie is a firm believer in this mantra. From a tender age, Christie would tag along on international trips his parents made for work. His...
Chivalry is certainly not missing from the road march as Yard Mas reveller Stefan Tanghow helped his girlfriend, Naija Dewar, with her costume. The two were spotted on the road in their Oya costume. The Miami-based couple, who is playing mas for...
Trinidadian soca artiste Jadel was stepping high in her Red Whine costume and sparkling heels for the first leg of the road march. As she echoed the saying “it hurts to be beautiful”, Jadel explained to The Gleaner that wearing extremely high...
Describing herself as a “Tia of Trades”, influencer and entrepreneur Kristia Franklin feted in fine style during carnival week. The 29-year-old Sunshine Snacks brand ambassador, shared that she first played mas more than three years ago. “My first...
