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Lloyd's of London's exclusive MoBay preview

Published:Thursday | November 3, 2016 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:After 15 years in Jamaica and earning the track record of delivering First World service, Morgan White Group International, a subsidiary of Lloyd's of London, will open its Caribbean hub in Montego Bay early 2017.Morgan White, which...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | November 3, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Cheers to another well spent week!

A spirited welcome for Italian Ambassador

Published:Thursday | November 3, 2016 | 12:00 AMNashauna Lalah

When Italians and Jamaicans get together, it's a guaranteed good time. And so, a good time was had recently when Wray and Nephew, now a part of Gruppo Campari, welcomed the new non-resident Italian Ambassador to Jamaica, Armando Varricchio.Wray and...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | November 2, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Clarendon got its fair share of fine food and folks last Sunday as it hosted the calendar event, Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum's Chillin on the Farm.

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | November 1, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Champions are all around, from MoBay to Kingston, and Something Extra is all about winning!

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | October 31, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica-born poet Yaundeen Wright launched her second book, 'Teachers Are Human Too', at the Four Seasons Hotel last Friday with good friends, good food and an intoxicating reading of a few of her pieces. Here are the highlights.

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Friday | October 28, 2016 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaica Cancer Society and the Jamaica Reach to Recovery have once again come to show their support for breast cancer survivors with the annual Keeping Abreast Luncheon. Hearts were touched people were moved and left with 'arm candy' bracelets,...

RW teases MoBay foodies

Published:Thursday | October 27, 2016 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: A neighbourly combination of Cafe Mocha and Debut Fine Wine and Grill last Thursday night teased and caressed the appetites of foodies awaiting the arrival of Restaurant Week 2016, which kicks off officially, on November 11 islandwide...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | October 27, 2016 | 12:00 AM

After six days of heart-warming activities, the Kingston Bridal Week culminated with the ultimate wedding expo at its new home, Toyota Jamaica. Exhibitors as well as excited VIBs (very important brides) made the Bridal Market another one for the...

SIP to Exhale and Elevate

Published:Wednesday | October 26, 2016 | 5:42 PMKimberly Goodall

After participating in a weekend filled of motivational sessions, tertiary students from across the Rock got the opportunity to let their hair down and turn the heat up on the dance floor with Exhale and Elevate.The two-night party series, hosted by...

Asafa Powell Foundation gives over $500K to KPH

Published:Thursday | October 27, 2016 | 12:00 AM

"We cannot wait on the Government or the ministry to get involved and take up this cause. This is something we as Jamaicans can do, today." Those were Asafa Powell's words when he launched the #SpreadABed4KPH crowdfunding campaign - an effort to...

Spain celebrates 50 years with Jamaica

Published:Thursday | October 27, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Ambassadors, former prime ministers, local ministers and high-ranking members of government, citizens and friends of Spain took to the lawns of the embassy's 'White Clouds' residence on Wednesday, October 12, to celebrate 50 years of prosperous...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | October 26, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Sagicor's Inspire Project was a weekend like no other, and after the remarkable inspiration and motivation to carry the 130 tertiary students throughout a lifetime, they got to 'Exhale' on the beach with a cocktail party and 'Elevate' in Hilton'...

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Monday | October 24, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Corporate Jamaica ditched their office attire for a glammed up look for the annual AmCham business Civic Leadership Awards and Gala hosted by The Jamaica Pegasus last Thursday. SOMETHING EXTRA roved the red carpet and snapped these fab moments just...

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | October 24, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Montego Bay got a good taste of what the culinary celebration will be like come November 11-19. CafÈ Mocha and Debut Fine Wine and Grill hosted last Thursday a few A-listers of the Second City and SOMETHING EXTRA has the highlights.

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Friday | October 21, 2016 | 4:42 PM

With five years under its belt, organisers of the prestigious Kingston Bridal Week (KBW) have accomplished another great feat. Hosted at the Spanish Court Hotel last Thursday, corporate Jamaica and supporters of KBW gathered for the first annual KBW...

Anna Ruth Henriques takes her gems home

Published:Thursday | October 20, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

The Pegasus hotel's Rio Bueno Suite was transformed into a jewellery lover's paradise as Anna Ruth Henriques officially launched her jewellery line in Jamaica.The Jamaica-born artist, jeweller, and writer has brought her line home to the place where...

The Collection MoDa Series turns 5

Published:Thursday | October 20, 2016 | 12:00 AM

For the organisers of the Collection MoDA, time really flies when you're having fun. On Tuesday, fashion lovers and members of the creative industries braved the rain and gathered at The Worthington, Spanish Court Hotel in St Andrew, for the launch...

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Thursday | October 20, 2016 | 1:42 PM

The marquee fashion and art event the Collection MoDA series was officially launched on Tuesday at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. There was great fashion, art and of course a selfie fest. It was a #modamoment to remember. Here are the...

Fun Run for a cause

Published:Thursday | October 20, 2016 | 2:58 PM

The Jamaica National Foundation, the Usain Bolt Foundation and the Port Authority of Jamaica, came together last Sunday for the second staging Heroes in Action 4K Fun Run and 8K Run/Walk at the historic Falmouth Pier in Trelawny.Here are some...

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Wednesday | October 19, 2016 | 12:00 AM

When it comes to celebrations here in Jamaica, there are a few things that you will find in the mix, and one such thing is a bottle of rum. It was not surprising that Olympic athletes were gifted with a bottle of the iconic Emperor Wray at the...

Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Tuesday | October 18, 2016 | 3:07 PM

Saturday saw Event 2 of the Smirnoff Ice Guarana Ochi Take Over at Drax Hall Sports Complex go on in fine style. Dubbed, Smirnoff Element - Fire Island, SOMETHING EXTRA captured a few of the hot attendees.

Something Extra | Tuesday

Published:Monday | October 17, 2016 | 12:00 AM

In the Jamaican flag, black depicts the strength and creativity of the people; gold, the natural wealth of the country and the beauty of the sunlight; and green represents hope and agricultural resources. For the National Honours and Awards Ceremony...

Tuesday Talk

Published:Monday | October 17, 2016 | 12:00 AM

1. So there's to be new legislation governing town houses. It cannot come too soon because there are some politicians who are delinquent in honouring their obligations to pay maintenance fees, leaving others to take up the slack.2. A wonderful...

Something Extra | Monday

Published:Friday | October 14, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Smirnoff Ice Guarana took over the town of Ocho Rios for Heroes Weekend with an action – packed line up of ultra fab parties. SOMETHING EXTRA gives you the oomph to start the week with highlights from Smirnoff Beach Party and Catamaran Cruise at Margaritaville on...

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