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16 companies in for Jamaica Moves Get Moving Corporate Challenge

Published:Wednesday | September 13, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Sixteen private and public-sector companies have registered for the Jamaica Moves Get Moving Corporate Challenge. The challenge uses the Running Events calendar and encourages companies to enter up to six 5K races over a four-month period running...

Farewell High Commissioner Onoh

Published:Thursday | September 14, 2017 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

It was a night of mixed emotions as the diplomatic corp but farewell to another 'family member' - Acting High Commissioner of Nigeria Lilian Onoh.With just a few hours left in the country before she departs for her new assignment Nigerian High...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | September 13, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The Diplomatic Corps again bit farewell to one of their own, as acting High Commissioner of Nigeria Lilian Onoh departed the island yesterday.In an intimate ceremony held at he Dominican Embassy on Tuesday, her colleagues, shed a few tears, gave...

Something Extra | Wednesday

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

Jamaicans keep moving! The national health initiative, Jamaica Moves, has gained momentum, and on Sunday, had its first of six races for the Jamaica Moves Corporate Challenge in the form of the Fortis 5K Run/Walk. And a marathon runner broke a...

Something Extra | Tuesday

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

The Second City was awash with beauty for another staging of Miss Global International at RIU Montego Bay on Saturday. Twenty-three-year-old Guyanese Cynthia Dookie walked away with the crown, and today we bring you the highlights from the pageant...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Sunday | September 10, 2017 | 12:00 AM

It was all about lights, bubbly, and beautiful jewellery last Thursday night at the loft of Cellar 8. LA-based designer Chari Cuthbert launched her very own line 'ByChari'. Just in case you missed out, here are the fashionable highlights.

Survival of the fittest at Guardsman Games 2017

Published:Wednesday | September 6, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall

Last weekend's Guardsman Games was one of survival of the fittest, as 10 teams fought through blood, sweat and tears to earn bragging rights and the prizes that came along with being named champion of Jamaica's first live reality competition at the...

Second City gets international academy

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

WESTERN BUREAU:The fastest-growing city in the Caribbean - Montego Bay - is to get its first private international school.The team behind it are Lisa Lake, formerly of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, her husband, Yoni Epstein, who is in the...

Something Extra | Friday

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

The Second City gets its first International Academy and more highlights of the Guardsman Games takes us into the weekend!

Something Extra | Thursday

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

Jamaicans came out in their numbers to support the local team, Jamaica Tallawahs, in their final match at home in the 2017 Caribbean Premier League. Our cameras were out in full force and we have all the highlights of cricket, lovely cricket.

Something Extra | Wednesday

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

Chef Shea Stewart, threw a two in one celebration on Saturday, when he merged his birthday party with the unveiling of his new restaurant -Pallete on North Avenue. It was a gastronomic haven and all the foodies came out to celebrate. Here are the...

Something Extra | Tuesday

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

Contestants left their blood, sweat and tears on the obstacle course as six teams battled it out for the ultimate prize in the second annual Guardsman Games at the Hope Zoo on Sunday. Here are the highlights.

Something Extra | Monday

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

Fourteen Jamaicans have been afforded the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom as part of the 2017 cohort of Chevening Scholarship recipients. They were recently hosted at a reception at the residence of the British high commissioner. We were...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Wednesday | August 30, 2017 | 12:00 AM

We end the week with highlights from the launch of Hempz Skin Care line, considered the Benz and BMW of body care; plus Monday was International Bow Tie Day, and we've collared all the happenings to share with you today.

JHTA honours Simpson Miller

Published:Thursday | August 31, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association paid tribute to the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller for her contribution to Jamaica's tourism sector in a glitzy cocktails reception and dinner at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa last Saturday....

Getting ready for Expo 2017

Published:Wednesday | August 30, 2017 | 12:00 AMMark Titus

Hard Rock Cafe in Montego Bay recently hosted the perfect precursor for the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Expo 2017, set for October 13 to 15 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.The promotional initiative featured displays by the...

A queen for all seasons

Published:Wednesday | August 30, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall

With tears streaming down her face, Miss D'Marie Institute, Davina Bennett, had her life changed forever as she was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2017 last Saturday night at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel.The 18 finalists who were judged on their stage...

Bittersweet farewell for Canadian ambassador

Published:Thursday | August 31, 2017 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

It is often said that parting is such sweet sorrow. Those were the sentiment shared by Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica Sylvain Fabi at his official farewell reception held in the Port Antonio Suite at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel last Tuesday...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | August 30, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Today we bring you more weekend happenings from the grand finale of the Pepsi Refresh Tour, and cricket lovely cricket as the Jamaica Tallawahs took on the St Lucia Zouks and the Trinbago Knight Riders at Sabina Park last Friday and Saturday. Do...

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | August 29, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Cricket lovely cricket! Sabina Park in Kingston rocked with the sound of bat meeting ball on Friday and Saturday as the Jamaica Tallawahs battled the St Lucia Zouks on Friday and Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday. We won on Friday but were not...

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | August 28, 2017 | 11:15 AM

Beauty is still in the air after Saturday night's crowing of Miss Universe Jamaica 2017. Twenty-one year-old Davina Bennett walked away with the crown much to the delight of many Jamaicans. Today we continue to bring you highlights of the beauty...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Sunday | August 27, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Saturday evening was filled with a variety of emotions at the Jamaica Pegasus where the beautiful contestants vied for the crown of the Miss Universe Jamaica 2017. The organisers stayed true to their word and produced women that were graceful and...

Pier 1 - 30 years strong

Published:Thursday | August 24, 2017 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera

WESTERN BUREAU:Wray and Nephew took a chance on Pier 1 with its $50 promotion; Carreras has never left the entertainment complex; and Red Bull threw some muscle behind the establishment.Thirty years after opening its doors, Pier 1 has become a...

Tasty Sips with Open Bar and Blackwell Rum

Published:Thursday | August 24, 2017 | 12:21 PMKimberly Goodall

When Blackwell Rum and Open Bar Hospitality joined forces on Wednesday, they created a delightful evening of tasty sips, good vibe and mixology skills on display at the Devon House CafÈ.With complimentary Blackwell Rum served neat upon entry, guests...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | August 24, 2017 | 12:00 AM

It was the last hurrah before the end of summer for the Jamaica Cancer Society at its third annual Chocolate and Champagne Tea and Art Affair, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite hotel on Wednesday. Here are the highlights.

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