It was a night of fine fashion, fun and frolic as Frenchmen held its annual new year event Climax at the Caymanas Fairways on Sunday. The opulent affair boasted extensive fare, champagne and cocktails and entertainment from a range of DJs with a...
Shantal Mendez, a young and fresh local talent, recalls being introduced to the exciting field of fashion from an early age. After leaving Mandeville to pursue her studies at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, she quickly...
On New Year’s Day, thousands of fans of reggae and dancehall music travelled from parishes across the island to experience Intimate, the premier concert featuring headline acts Buju Banton and Beres Hammond, with special performances by Marcia...
With a new year ahead and the holiday fanfare behind, this is a great time to set money goals, especially if you recently spent a lot on gifts and travel and want to get your finances in shape. Right now, you may be highly motivated to solve every...
“When you don’t like what you’re seeing, it’s time to make a change.” They say every sunset is an opportunity to reset. And no one can attest to this more than Neisha Yen-Jones. The daytime LIVE! host spends a great deal of time in the spotlight,...
With the annual Miss Universe pageant less than two weeks away, the owners of the local Miss Universe Jamaica franchise hosted a send-off fit for a queen. Miss Universe Jamaica Toshami Calvin left the island for New Orleans on an early morning...
From the Kingston waterfront to Hope Zoo, nighttime to sunrise, and all the fireworks in-between, our cameras made the rounds this holiday season. Stops included Fireworks on the Waterfront, the Urban Development Corporation’s signature New Year’s...
They say you don’t find love; it finds you. And it did just that when Dwayne Manning rang Taralee McKenzie’s phone. The two were far from strangers. In fact, Dwayne was Taralee’s prefect back in the day. With his younger brother, who was also her...
Stylish patrons fêted in the new year at the Sunrise Breakfast Party. Held at Hope Zoo, the hallmark event, with its idyllic setup, exquisite menu and chic fashion, was the perfect way to end the holiday season and welcome 2023. Something Extra...
Wishing you all a cheerful and rewarding New Year, as we renew our hunt to unearth and make public wherever they may exist, the most intriguing residences. The architectural diversity is just amazing, as we come to appreciate the design features...
When one hears the phrase financial literacy, certain words like income, interest, budget, assets, credit, and debt come to mind. While the math may not be ‘mathing’ like it should for many, it’s good to have a grasp of these technical terms in...
An Arctic Blast forced the cancellation of thousands of flights across the United States of America last weekend, but no wind, rain, or sleet could stop the 70th birthday celebration for the affable Joy Robinson in Bowie, Maryland. Something Extra...
They say laughter is the best medicine. And while those who truly know this globetrotter can argue that it is certainly the case, Dr Daniel Thomas has found a way to diagnose and treat his life by incorporating a healthy dose of amusement with...
MECA (Marketplace Entertainment Centre for the Arts) rolled out the red carpet last Wednesday evening for its inaugural awards ceremony honouring those who have excelled in the music and entertainment fraternity this year. Fans were asked to vote...
A new year is on the horizon, and with people looking forward to shedding all the pounds gained from Christmas dinners, it’s game on in the wellness department. Here are a few fun activities you can start doing in and out of the gym for the new...
What does ‘Chicken merry hawk deh near’ and ‘Sarri fi mawga dawg, ‘im tun roun bite yuh’ have in common? They’re both local proverbs, but they are also an active component of the old time Jamaica themed 2023 calendar designed by Samantha Hay. “I’ve...
No long talking...just dancing! That was the energy and vibe of Yush, held last Saturday. With an all-star DJ line-up that doled out mostly ‘90s and early 2000s hits, patrons rang in their Christmas having a grand time. Something Extra was in the...
Published:Wednesday | December 28, 2022 | 12:47 AM
The Pavilion at the Hope Botanical Gardens was transformed into a sea of white accentuated with the right amount of red, setting the mood for Renaissance Disco’s All-White Party. The over three-decade-old sound system promised a healthy and diverse...
Every New Year, people purchase expensive memberships to gyms, workout studios, and online fitness programmes in hopes of shedding excess body fat in the year to come. Though most people start strong, the majority do not make their new routine into...
The Villa Vista at the Caymanas Golf Club in St Catherine was full to capacity for the grand finale of the Johnnie Walker’s ‘Keep Walking’ session. Patrons who turned out for the premium event were surprised with a performance from reggae artiste...
It’s always a plus when co-workers develop a good rapport. But what happens when they start yearning for more? Cassandra Riley, a gas supervisor at the time, was in charge of checking off Bryanor Duncan’s work. But Bryanor, a fuel tanker driver...
Let there be light! Spectators marvelled at the twinkling sparkle of the Christmas tree located in the heart of St William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. Just when they thought that was all to the merriment, there was a special treat of dazzling...
Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holiday gatherings can often be smudged by social dilemmas and misunderstandings. To avoid these faux pas, we enlisted the expertise of Dr Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd, lifestyle...
We may not have roasted chestnuts on an open fire, but Jamaicans are jolly enough to get cosy in this chilly season. And nothing screams comfort and early morning fashion quite like matching pajamas. The phenomenon emerged in recent years with...
Filled with colour, gems, feathers, and of course soca music, Gen X band launch took place at the AC Hotel Kingston on Monday. With a total of eight sections, under the theme ‘Return To Paradise’, we think it’s safe to say Carnival 2023 will be...
