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Pounder feted in Jamaica

Published:Thursday | May 10, 2018 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera/Gleaner Writer

Already signed to four out of five Avatar movies, veteran actress - renowned for her role in NCIS New Orleans - CCH Pounder wants the islands in the region to capitalise on their strength and power."If the islands would consider themselves not just Jamaica,...

Grace J'can Jerk Festival DC to serve up island flavour

Published:Thursday | May 10, 2018 | 12:00 AM

June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month, the time of year when jerk flavours will waft in the air at the Festival Lawn at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, for the third annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival. Mark your calendars and get your...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | May 9, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Dressed to impress, patrons turned out for Chillin' in the Mawnin at The Verandah in Clarendon Park recently, and nothing could stop them from having a good time despite the wet conditions. Check out some of the stylish outfits that graced the venue.

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | May 8, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The 2018 release of the American superhero film, Avengers: Infinity War, saw members of the Zip FM family, friends and fans of the Marvel Studios-produced film, turn out to catch their first glimpse at Carib 5 on Saturday.

Tuesday Talk

Published:Tuesday | May 8, 2018 | 12:00 AM

1. Members of the LGBT community are watching with great interest to see if their favourite candidate will emerge winner in the upcoming polls. Indeed, they see the likelihood of victory as a turning point in politics in the region...

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | May 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Last week, The RJRGLEANER Communications Goup celebrated its association with Gustazos International at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel. The promising venture was well supported by clients and associates and also featured an array of savoury dishes and...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Sunday | May 6, 2018 | 12:00 AM

On Wednesday, May 2, 2018, JP St Mary's hosted the launch of their pack refresh line of the popular JP St Mary's Tropical Snacks at the Pavilion, Hope Gardens. Surrounded by JP St Mary's supporters and foodies, the new packaging for all JP St Mary's...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | May 3, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Lights, Mercedes Benz, fashion and interaction. The Silver Star Motors showroom on Camp Road had a platinum look when The Gleaner's Lifestyle team made a stylish takeover, hosting an exclusive social mingle dubbed Let's Get Intimate on Wednesday...

Pre-party pulls support ahead of race day

Published:Thursday | May 3, 2018 | 12:00 AM

In anticipation of what organisers are touting as a can't-miss event, business and tourism interests were out in their numbers last Thursday evening in support of this Sunday's (May 6) MoBay City Run.Dubbed the MoBay City Run Pre-Race Day Party, the...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | May 2, 2018 | 12:00 AM

It was a powerhouse of an event recently, when a US$1,000 fundraising dinner was held for Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett, at the Jewel Grande Montego Bay. Bartlett, who also received the award for World Tourism Minister, was fÍted by his...

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Monday | April 30, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The man who brought us Cactus, Quad, Asylum and now the Ribbiz Ultra Lounge, Brian 'Ribbi' Chung, celebrated his birthday in fine style recently, at Ribbiz inside the Barbican Centre. The favourite watering hole was filled to capacity with friends...

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | April 30, 2018 | 12:00 AM

It was an exciting night of food and fun last Friday at The Jamaica Pegasus for the highly anticipated annual fundraising event, Chefs of Show. If you weren't able to make it, here is your festive dose of Something Extra.

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | April 30, 2018 | 12:00 AM

1. She is retired but she feels that the social invitations belong to her and not her successor and the lady had the gall to show up to collect "her" invitations from her secretary. Seems there is more than a grain of truth in the argument that it...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Sunday | April 29, 2018 | 12:00 AM

On April 25, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce launched the 36th Annual JCC Dinner and Awards season at the Mercedes-Benz Showroom on South Camp Road. Representatives from some of Jamaica's top-performing businesses and corporations were thrilled and...

Digicel booth was chock-full of excitement

Published:Thursday | April 26, 2018 | 12:00 AM

There was much fun and excitement at the Digicel booth at the recent JMA/JEA Expo held at the National Arena. The mix of dignitaries and curious onlookers who visited the booth all had one thing in common - they were eager to catch a glimpse of the...

International Women Jamaica hosts luncheon for art

Published:Thursday | April 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence/Staff Reporter

International Women, Jamaica (IWJ) recently held their annual luncheon to assist select students from the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.Women from diverse backgrounds filled the lawn of the residence of the chargÈ d'affaires...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Wednesday | April 25, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Montego Bay's Build Expo and Conference 2018 was officially launched last week at gold sponsors H...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | April 25, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Brides-to-be, make-up artistes and hairstylists, and other stakeholders turned out for the recent media launch of Wedding Spectacular 2018. Here is a quick peek at what the big day will look like when the event rolls around.

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Monday | April 23, 2018 | 12:00 AM

A beauty queen and many dignitaries were among patrons who turned out to this year's staging of Expo Jamaica, held at the National Arena on the weekend. The Salada Foods Jamaica booth and JP St Mary's booth were among the attractions, as the aroma...

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | April 23, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Jamaicans were treated this past weekend to a showcase of the best of local offerings at the JMA/JEA Expo Jamaica. Held under the theme 'Advancing Breakthroughs', the expo introduced patrons to a wide array of products, ranging from manufacturing to...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | April 23, 2018 | 12:00 AM

1. Liguanea Plaza is being readied for the bean giant. Does it mean more local beans will be sold in Ja? It's happening right in the middle of heightened racial tension in the USA, so how will locals react?2. The man who was used to chasing down...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Saturday | April 21, 2018 | 12:00 AM

It was a lavish affair on the lawns of Nigerian High Commissioner Ambassador Janet Olisa's home recently, as she hosted the International Proxy Parents (IPP) Wine and Cheese SoirÈe. The scholarship fundraising event saw members of the diplomatic...

My Jamaican Woman, Purposefully Beautiful - MJW 2018 to pay homage to former pageant director Haughton-James

Published:Thursday | April 19, 2018 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie/Gleaner Writer

On Wednesday, the Leeward Suite at the Knutsford Court Hotel saw the launch of one of Jamaica's most prestigious beauty pageants: Miss Jamaica World 2018. The MJW 2018 pageant will have a renewed focus - 'Beauty with a Purpose' - with the hope of...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | April 19, 2018 | 12:00 AM

From the Gypsy House Tapas Restaurant launch mixer, the Miss Jamaica World 2018 launch at the Knutsford Court Hotel, to Miss Universe Jamaica Davina Bennett's Jamaican Lifestyle Calendar signing at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, it was all about...

IPP hosts annual Wine and Cheese Soirée

Published:Thursday | April 19, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/ Gleaner Writer

It was a night to remember as the Nigerian high commissioner, Ambassador Janet Olisa, hosted the International Proxy Parents (IPP) Wine and Cheese Soiree at her residence on Wednesday evening.Diplomats, corporate Jamaica and professionals gathered...

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