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Stories by Paul Williams/Gleaner Writer

Published:Tuesday | August 22, 2023 | 12:06 AMPaul Williams/Gleaner Writer

DECADES AGO, Highgate Chocolates used to be a popular local manufacturer of chocolate bars made of cocoa grown in Jamaica. It was a household name. But, for whatever reason(s) the business went under, and there is yet to be another local brand that...

Published:Wednesday | August 9, 2023 | 12:07 AMPaul Williams/Gleaner Writer

THERE WERE not many people who turned up in the uniform of their ‘old school’ at the ‘Old Skool Party – The School Uniform Edition’ in the Festival Village at the National Arena on the evening of Saturday, August 5. It was great and lively audience...

Published:Monday | February 13, 2023 | 12:29 AMPaul Williams/Gleaner Writer

When Germaine Barrett walked up the steps to the stage at the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence on Saturday, February 4, on the lawns of Jamaica House, he was escorted by his cousin Rushana Jarrett. She was his guide, because,...

Published:Wednesday | February 8, 2023 | 12:08 AMPaul Williams/Gleaner Writer

When the time came for the announcement of the awards at the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence on the lawns of Jamaica House on the evening of Saturday, February 4, Desmond Edwards was the first awardee to hit the stage. He was...

Published:Monday | August 8, 2022 | 12:05 AMPaul Williams/Gleaner Writer

The biggest challenge for persons living with diabetes is to find meals that are tasty, but which do not undermine their health. For these persons, foods rich in carbohydrates are a big no-no. So there is the constant vigilance to make sure they...

Published:Thursday | November 8, 2018 | 12:00 AMPaul Williams/Gleaner Writer

For 26 years, the Antiques and Collectibles Fair has been held inside the Lindo Auditorium at Campion College, Old Hope Road, St Andrew. In addition to valuable antique pieces, the fair has been offering patrons hundreds of miscellaneous items from...

Published:Monday | August 20, 2018 | 12:00 AMPaul Williams/Gleaner Writer

There were many rib-tickling punchlines from the performers and a few outbursts, smiles, and giggles from the audience. It was an evening of fun, but it was not comedy central. It was the 8th Annual Jamaica Poetry Festival at the Ranny Williams...

Published:Thursday | August 16, 2018 | 12:00 AMPaul Williams/Gleaner Writer

The space in the room at Grosvenor Galleries in Constant Spring was just about enough for the people who came out to see the works of Esther Chin, Errol Keane II, and Kelley-Ann Lindo on Saturday, August 11. They were showing off the products of...

Published:Wednesday | June 20, 2018 | 12:00 AMPaul Williams/Gleaner Writer

The structures, the furnishings, the fixtures, the accents, the decor and some utensils, almost everything at Great Huts Resorts Paradise on the Edge seems to loudly scream, art!Visitors not only get the chance to experience the beach, the jungle,...

Published:Thursday | May 24, 2018 | 12:00 AMPaul Williams/Gleaner Writer

Tomorrow (Saturday, May 26), the St Ann Chamber of Commerce will honour six people/organisations of the parish at a banquet to be held at Jewel Runaway Bay Resort and Spa, in the parish, commencing at 6 p.m.The banquet is an annual event at which...

Published:Wednesday | February 7, 2018 | 12:00 AMPaul Williams/Gleaner Writer

Traditional and contemporary dances of Africa, will take over the lawns of the View of the Ocean Resorts on Mammee Bay Estates in St Ann, from February 15 - 18 when the third annual Jamaica African Dance Arts and Culture (JADAC) Festival unfolds....

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