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Published:Saturday | August 26, 2023 | 12:08 AM

It was a Jamaican pride and passion explosion as Pepsi-Cola unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Blast Your Jamaican Flava’, on Tuesday, at Hope Gardens. Notable and everyday young talents came out in their numbers to show support for the campaign, which...

Published:Friday | August 25, 2023 | 12:10 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

Fresh off the release of the new Le Champ Cosmetics Vegan Contour and Vegan Blush/Highlighter palettes, local boss babe and brain behind the up-and-coming cosmetic house, Shanique Ellington, says there are a few things that starter MUAs should keep...

Published:Friday | August 25, 2023 | 12:09 AM

As the globe’s chicest clothing brands ready to welcome hipsters to of-the-moment trends, SAINT International’s Nigerian face Aworo Mayowa co-stars in the latest clickable buys on British luxury womenswear brand ME + EM’s e-commerce platform....

Published:Friday | August 25, 2023 | 12:06 AM

Pon Di Plaza set up shop on Ocean Boulevard last Saturday and welcomed party-goers who were eager to let loose and enjoy all the event had to offer. Something Extra has the highlights.

Published:Thursday | August 24, 2023 | 12:09 AM

An all-white affair, the Campari-sponsored Daylight Ibiza, held at the Chinese Garden at Hope Gardens, St Andrew, saw patrons bringing their fashion A-game. Despite the humid condition, the stylish attendees, dressed for the occasion, enjoyed every...

Published:Wednesday | August 23, 2023 | 12:08 AM

Amid the lush, cool hills, real estate investors, developers, and market insiders converged for the Build Wealth with Real Estate brunch, the final event of the three-day series of wealth-building activities. Keisha Bailey, the visionary force...

Published:Wednesday | August 23, 2023 | 12:07 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

As this seemingly endless summer drones on, Jamaicans far and wide are ensuring they stay hydrated with the ‘OG’ life elixir – water. But while this admirable practice becomes a habit for some and an aspiration for others, the question once again...

Published:Tuesday | August 22, 2023 | 12:07 AM

After 30 years together, Dennis and Denise Samuels have a lot to celebrate as they have created memories spanning over three decades. The couple marked their pearl anniversary with a celebration for the ages for a union that has seen God, and, by...

Published:Tuesday | August 22, 2023 | 12:07 AM

Medical doctor Jordanne Lauren Levy won the title of Miss Universe Jamaica 2023. Levy was crowned at the AC Hotel Kingston on Sunday night in front a stylish crowd filled with pageant lovers, well-wishers, beauty queens, insiders, and sponsors....

Published:Monday | August 21, 2023 | 12:08 AM

Smack dab in the New Kingston business district on an unassuming Saturday evening, Café Catch Up brought together a cast of It girls to celebrate the launch of Le Champ Cosmetics’ new contour and blush and highlighter palettes. With the champagne...

Published:Sunday | August 20, 2023 | 12:11 AMShanel Lemmie - Staff Reporter

Dr Wilton McDonald II has always had a strong interest in history. Initially disappointed by the lack of information about his own family history on his father’s side and only teased by the sprinklings of information his mother’s family offered,...

Published:Sunday | August 20, 2023 | 12:09 AM

On a mission to place SAINT International’s faces across multiple fashion markets in the United States and Europe, veteran model scout Lisa Phillips was on the island last week, eyeing potential stars in the making at a casting session hosted by...

Published:Sunday | August 20, 2023 | 12:07 AMBarry Rattray - Contributor

This intriguing, inconspicuous beachfront acreage in St Ann, with its original residence (now torn down and redeveloped), owes its one-time notoriety to the British couple, Sir Bernard and Lady Norah Docker, who owned it in the 1950s. Norah Turner...

Published:Saturday | August 19, 2023 | 12:07 AM

The British High Commission in Kingston on Thursday, under the patronage of British High Commissioner Judith Slater, hosted the new cohort of 14 Chevening Scholars at the Windrush Gardens on the grounds of the Trafalgar Road property. It was a fun...

Published:Friday | August 18, 2023 | 12:09 AM

Several persons paid tribute to National Hero Marcus Garvey on Thursday, marking the 136th anniversary of his birth. Gathered at the National Heroes Park, the group included members of the Government and the Opposition and members of Garvey’s...

Published:Friday | August 18, 2023 | 12:06 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

Ever the exploratory type, earlier this year, on a girl’s trip to Atlanta, Jheanell Savage visited her first paint and sip bar. Transformed by the experience, the Portmore-native said she had to take the venture back home to Sunshine City with her...

Published:Friday | August 18, 2023 | 12:06 AM

Home on The Rock after a jam-packed, five-month working itinerary in Europe, SAINT International star Brad Allen is commanding attention in recently unveiled advertising campaigns for several co-ed and menswear labels. Allen’s regal likeness...

Published:Thursday | August 17, 2023 | 12:11 AM

Jumpsuits were essential at last night’s launch of Kitchen Kulcha at the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen. Rum lovers indulged in a range of Worthy Park Select offerings, charcuterie, and other culinary delights at the evening event, which marked...

Published:Wednesday | August 16, 2023 | 12:11 AM

The peace signs were out and the black, green and gold atheleisure gear on display as the island’s athletes arrived at the Ibis Budapest Castle Hill ahead of the 2023 World Athletics Championships. Camp is in session and Something Extra has the...

Published:Wednesday | August 16, 2023 | 12:09 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

When Javin Williams was a child, one of his favourite memories was of his grandmother, Miss Tessy, using the herbs from her garden to create concoctions to remedy his dandruff. Though Williams’ problem was ever-present, the mixtures plucked from...

Published:Tuesday | August 15, 2023 | 12:08 AM

We’re on the home stretch for the Hyundai Miss Universe Jamaica pageant, with a new queen scheduled to be crowned on August 20. Do you see your winner? In today’s Something Extra we celebrate the beautiful contestants with a little throwback from...

Published:Tuesday | August 15, 2023 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter - -

Chad Saunders was randomly scrolling on Facebook one day when Lysan Macbean’s photo popped up and caught his eye. Intrigued, he offered a compliment. This sparked surprising conversations between the two, which progressed to a face-to-face...

Published:Monday | August 14, 2023 | 12:07 AM

Succulent suckling pig and wild boar, masterfully roasted over open pits, were just the beginning of the Jamaican culinary delights that journeyed uphill to Spot Valley, St. James on a memorable Sunday for Fred and Roxanne Smith’s ‘Country Cookout...

Published:Sunday | August 13, 2023 | 12:10 AM

Halle Berry has urged women not to get “bogged down” with the idea of having children by a certain age. The 56-year-old actress, who has daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry, 15, with her ex Gabriel Aubry and son Maceo-Robert Martinez, nine, with ex-husband...

Published:Sunday | August 13, 2023 | 12:08 AM

The existence of this well-preserved, Jamaica National Heritage Trust-listed, private landmark is unknown to many. We embark on a journey to the past to visit this veritable repository of memories, in the hills of Runaway Bay, St Ann, in the...

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