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Published:Monday | February 27, 2023 | 12:29 AM

Style was on display at The Lost in Time Festival, from the stages to the audience, with songbirds like Naomi Cowan, Joby Jay, Jaz Elise and Lila Iké and male stars Yaadcore, Samory I and Jesse Royal, hitting the right style notes. Not to be...

Published:Sunday | February 26, 2023 | 1:15 AM

Majority of Jamaicans of whatever age, financial position, or station in life, whether buying or building, intuitively have a preference for the traditional characteristics of architecture as it relates to their homes. That decorative style exudes...

Published:Sunday | February 26, 2023 | 1:11 AMJanet Silvera - Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: Taking guests and staff on a trip down memory lane to the years when Harry Belafonte sang Island in the Sun, the 65-year-old Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, hosted its blue sapphire jubilee last Tuesday night, paying tribute to old-time...

Published:Saturday | February 25, 2023 | 12:42 AM

The Smirnoff Carnival Experience had its official launch on Thursday at the new Summitt Hotel in Kingston. With the hottest and newest soca songs from 2023 played by DJ Franco and Matt Camps followed by a surprise performance by famous dancehall...

Published:Saturday | February 25, 2023 | 12:30 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Growing up, it was a dream for Andrew King to attain a job which afforded him the opportunity to travel. Now that he’s a flight attendant, that dream has become a beautiful reality, one filled with visiting countries all over the world. King shares...

Published:Friday | February 24, 2023 | 12:50 AM

Yaksta welcomed reggae and dancehall lovers on Tuesday to a free performance at the Festival Market Place, the official venue for Reggae Month activities in downtown Kingston. The event doubled as the launch of his debut album 22 and saw Yaksta...

Published:Friday | February 24, 2023 | 12:17 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

With talent, faith, intent and purpose, Anita Sutherland went from adding glam to her dolls’ dresses as a child to making stunning pieces for her clients as she got older. Today, this creative continues to follow her heart, showcasing flair and...

Published:Thursday | February 23, 2023 | 12:47 AM

Our interest was piqued when the invitation arrived, with the tagline ‘If you love it, protect it’, for the launch of Scotia Protect by Scotia General Insurance Agency. Powered by GraceKennedy General Insurance, the business attire event, held at...

Published:Wednesday | February 22, 2023 | 12:52 AM

Attorney-at-law Tameka Bryce’s Ascot-styled headwear was the talk of the field at the Hanover Charities and Chukka Foundation Polo Event in Sandy Bay on Sunday, but she had stiff competition from Rory Lue. The two placed first and second in the...

Published:Wednesday | February 22, 2023 | 12:43 AMJanet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: At age 36, Dionne Nesbeth was diagnosed with diabetes, and months later she experienced two heart attacks that resembled a case of indigestion. “I started feeling chest pains and thought it was indigestion. I didn’t take it as...

Published:Tuesday | February 21, 2023 | 12:55 AM

Love was in the air as scores rolled into Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in Priory, St Ann, last Saturday for the Lovers and Friends Concert. The event featured international headliners Rotimi, Bobby V, and Mya. Also commanding the stage with timeless...

Published:Tuesday | February 21, 2023 | 12:12 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Kareen Dixon thought it would be a typical afternoon visiting her friend. That was until she arrived and realised that she wasn’t the only guest. Pete Russell was also present at the residence. And call it Cupid or fate, this unexpected encounter...

Published:Monday | February 20, 2023 | 12:51 AM

Adopting the theme ‘Casablanca’, philanthropic guests turned out in their numbers to a sold-out Hanover Charities Sugar Cane Ball at the Round Hill Hotel and Villas last Saturday night for one of the single-largest one-night charity events in...

Published:Sunday | February 19, 2023 | 3:23 AM

Specially invited guests did not hesitate to accept the invite to attend Jam in France right here on The Rock. The Embassy of France was the host and Ambassador Olivier Guyonvarch pulled out all the stops for this eclectic jam session. It was a fun...

Published:Sunday | February 19, 2023 | 12:38 AM

SAINT International’s model contingent took a bite out of The Big Apple at the recently wrapped the New York Fashion Week (NYFW), which ran from February 10 to 15, with over 74 designer presentations and runway shows. SAINT’s fashion comeback...

Published:Tuesday | February 21, 2023 | 8:26 PM

Mayberry Investments Limited held its Marvel-themed staff party on the grounds of the AC Hotel Kingston. Members of staff were decked out in their best costumes as they were treated to an evening of pure fun and hero high jinks. Something Extra...

Published:Saturday | February 18, 2023 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Jheanelle Pinnock and Jeremy Anderson have embarked upon a mission to take their love all across the island, learning more about the culture while strengthening their unique soul connection. “We believe that adventure and exploration helps to build...

Published:Friday | February 17, 2023 | 1:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

“Fashion is art and you are the canvas.” For Thaelia McZenna, fashion is not just the expression of her gift. It is also the avenue that has unlocked professional and personal doors. Today, the valuation surveyor and fashion designer of Thaelia...

Published:Friday | February 17, 2023 | 1:03 AM

Guests journeyed through time at the unveiling of Appleton Estate: A History. The J. Wray & Nephew Limited-commissioned book was launched at the AC Hotel Kingston with much fanfare and reflection. Something Extra brings you the highlights.

Published:Thursday | February 16, 2023 | 12:59 AM

Dubbed ‘Walk good, Jabbor … Waah gwaan, Stephen?’ Digicel rolled out the red carpet for its corporate friends and colleagues who were gathered at the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen last Saturday to bid farewell to former Digicel Jamaica CEO, Jabbor...

Published:Wednesday | February 15, 2023 | 1:00 AM

Community members and schoolchildren were out and about on Valentine’s Day yesterday to show the prime minister, leader of the opposition and other politicians some love at the ceremonial opening of Parliament. Some outfits were instant hits,...

Published:Wednesday | February 15, 2023 | 12:37 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Lovers have been embracing that special day and season of love. Where’s your boyfriend? Chances are, he’s blocked by the person you’re with now, or non-existent due to your own insecurities and traumas. Men, this goes for you too; women aren’t as...

Published:Tuesday | February 14, 2023 | 12:39 AM

For the most epic night in football (ummm, American football, that is!) Something Extra checked out two watch parties for Super Bowl LVII, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, at Jangas Sound Bar and Grill for Red Stripe’s...

Published:Tuesday | February 14, 2023 | 12:13 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

“God honours your faith by rewarding your hustle,” says comedian and author Marcus D. Wiley. And when it comes to how Sophia and Chadrick Charles Huslin found each other, this has certainly been proven. How is their love story defined as a hustle...

Published:Monday | February 13, 2023 | 12:38 AM

The streets of New Kingston and Half-Way Tree became a sea of colour and cheer on Sunday morning as thousands of corporate teams, individual runners, wheelers, students, families and friends participated in the 25th staging of the Sagicor Sigma...

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