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Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | December 14, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Corporate Jamaica is letting their hair down with parties galore as the year comes to close. We have been kept busy capturing it all just for you, and we close this week with more highlights.

Global tech heavyweights participate in Tech Beach Retreat

Published:Thursday | December 14, 2017 | 12:00 AM

There was a lot of excitement surrounding the second staging of The Destination Experience's Tech Beach Retreat hosted at Iberostar in Montego Bay recently, as the event attracted a flow of Silicon Valley success stories to the island's shores.This...

Leighton McKnight receives 2017 ICAJ Distinguished Member Award

Published:Thursday | December 14, 2017 | 12:00 AM

It was not a night of number crunching but one of celebrating. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica, awarded Leighton McKnight with the 2017 ICAJ Distinguished Member Award at the Institute's Annual Awards Banquet held at The Jamaica...

Stars Shine for Trafalgar Travel Awards

Published:Thursday | December 14, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The grand ballroom of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel was transformed into a Parisian city for the annual Trafalgar Travel and Long Service Awards, recently.It was time for the company to celebrate yet another successful year in the travel management...

SSL's Black Diamond Christmas affair

Published:Thursday | December 14, 2017 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie

December is the Christmas party season, and a time for most of us to let our hair down with colleagues and friends. That is exactly what Stocks and Securities Limited did last Thursday, with members of staff and loyal clients, at their ultra chic...

Bigger and better for Mark Anthony Designs

Published:Thursday | December 14, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better for Mark Anthony Designs, it does! The fashion designer recently relocated his store to a grander space, on Fairview Avenue, with hopes of taking his collections to a higher level. We were on the...

BMW & Mini Gets A New Home

Published:Wednesday | December 13, 2017 | 10:50 AMLatara Boodie

Last Saturday, what is described as the biggest disruption in the history of Jamaica's automotive industry, occurred in the form of the grand opening of the new home of BMW and Mini on Lady Musgrave Road.It was a full house that came out to witness...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | December 13, 2017 | 10:55 AM

Romain Virgo brought the curtains down on this season's Appleton Estate Signature Nights. Music lovers journeyed to the Serengetti Bar & Bistro at the Hope Zoo for the event, and today we bring you the highlights from the finale.

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | December 12, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The Moon Palace hotel in Ocho Rios was transformed into a sea of white last Saturday, as the Jamaica Tourist Board honoured the top 50 travel agents specialising in Jamaica, at the 7th annual All-White Affair Awards Ceremony. Also, the Japanese...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | December 11, 2017 | 12:00 AM

1. Some corporate offices operate with an open-door policy, meaning employees can always walk right through the door. There are interesting stories being told that in recent months two employers at a high profile company left for lunch and never...

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | December 11, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Declaring that the future is now, on Saturday ATL Automotive Group gave us a look into the future at the grand opening of the new home of BMW and Mini on Lady Musgrave Road. We have to say we like what we see, so today we share some scenes of the...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Friday | December 8, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Last Thursday, the Stocks and Securities Limited held their ultra-chic Black Diamonds Christmas Party at the Regency Bar...

Rosh Marketing unveils its new wines

Published:Thursday | December 7, 2017 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:A saxophonist created sweet music with his instrument inside Mystic Thai, Fairview, last Friday night, signalling new beginnings at the Asian-themed restaurant.On the outside in an exquisite tent, Montego Bay's socialites, sipped from...

Kiwanis Christmas Ball a success

Published:Thursday | December 7, 2017 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie

Last Saturday, The Kiwanis Club of Kingston hosted their annual Christmas charity ball at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, where the flamboyant Christmas decor transformed the ballroom into a sea of red and blue getting everyone present in the Christmas...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | December 7, 2017 | 12:00 AM

As the season of merrymaking gets into full gear, we have our fingers firmly planted on the social pulse to bring you all the happenings. From cocktails galore and unveiling of the hippest hot spots on the island, to a travel thrown in, we wish you...

The new Mantra in MoBay

Published:Thursday | December 7, 2017 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera

WESTERN BUREAU:Rajesh and Neha Kripalana and partners Vijay and Payal Sandarangani officially relaunched their refurbished restaurant and bar Mantra, on the high level (Queen's Drive) road in the tourism capital, on Monday night.The property,...

UPDATED: Let's get classy with the Diamond Mile

Published:Thursday | December 7, 2017 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

It is safe to say that the third instalment of the most prestigious race day on the island - the Diamond Mile last Saturday - exceeded all expectations.Jamaicans love to put on a fashion shown, and they went all...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Tuesday | December 5, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The fastest man in the world, our very own Usain Bolt, was immortalised with the unveiling of his statue at Independence Park on Sunday. Done by famed artist Basil Watson, the creation has been the talk of the town for a while. And out west, the...

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | December 5, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Montegonians came out in droves to the inaugural 'Mayor's Charity Ball' last Saturday night at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. The ladies came dress to the nines and the men were not to be left behind, keeping our lens very busy. See full...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | December 4, 2017 | 12:00 AM

1. The renovation project did not end well for the Stony Hill couple. Word is that the lady of the house ran off with the contractor. No one has any word on their exact location, but two families are going through anxious moments right now.2....

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | December 4, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The hats had it for the third staging of BGLC Diamond Mile. From Fascinatiors, to wide brim to cocktail and few veiled top hats in between, the ladies put on a show for an event that required the pump and pageantry of race day.

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Sunday | December 3, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Last Saturday's staging of the Diamond Mile was a showcase of high fashion, class, and sophistication. The men in their fine suits were complemented by the women in flamboyant hats and fabulous fascinators. While the...

Tourism stalwarts feted at UNWTO Gala

Published:Thursday | November 30, 2017 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera

WESTERN BUREAU:Five men who have paved the way for advancements in tourism - on land, air and sea - were recognised for their distinctive brands in generating employment, increasing income and the creation of linkages, on Tuesday night at the...

Restaurant Week Lyme

Published:Thursday | November 30, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Eden Gardens on Lady Musgrave Road is notorious as a place to relax and unwind, and that was exactly what the RJRGLEANER Communications Group had in mind for Restaurant Week ambassadors and organisers last Thursday... 

Paint With A Purpose

Published:Wednesday | November 29, 2017 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie

Last Sunday, Shack's Hope hosted another special charity Sip and Paint event, in aid of the Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica. Hosted by Emprezz Golding, Shak's Hope was formed in honour of Miss Jamaica Universe 2011 Shakira Martin, who died...

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