LASCO Distributors Limited and the Ministry of Education rewarded a fewforgotten heroes at the 15th instalment of the Teacher and Principal of the Year Awards ceremony.The Montego Suite of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel hosted educators; Minister of...
Collection MoDA: A night of great fashionEvery fashionista knows Collection MoDA's fashion show is one calendar event that cannot be missed, and they did not disappoint.Spectators were dressed to impress. Predominantly in black and white, looking as...
WESTERN BUREAU:A star-studded combination of Tarrus 'Singy Singy' Riley, Calvin George 'Coco Tea' Scott, heightened by renowned saxophonist Dean Frazer, flavoured the Give Thanks pot of entertainment that Mark and Paula Kovinsky served their guests...
Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP) last weekend fÍted its employees and partners at an elegant cocktail event at the Ruins, Mona Visitors' Lodge, in celebration of 20 years of service in Jamaica.The experience began upon entry as guests were met by...
Published:Wednesday | November 25, 2015 | 12:00 AM
FLOW, Pepsi and Select Brands brought something different and exciting to the last night of Restaurant Week at Pier 1 in MoBay as they 'Excite the Night' for dining patrons with fire breathers, acrobatics, stilt walkers, jugglers, and a special Ity...
Over to you!1 So, an individual accused of fraud makes restitution and that's the end of the case? Be that as it may, however, an attorney-at-law is not just any accused person. There has to be some professional sanction applied to someone placed in...
Restaurant Week roundup is in full swing, and today, we bring highlights from the exciting execution by FLOW, Select Brands and Pepsi. Here is your daily dose of EXTRA.
The delectable days of Restaurant Week may be over, but the round-up will be just as savoury. Happy hour hit the right spots, and we caught up with a few cute and familiar faces. Here is your daily dose of EXTRA!
Published:Wednesday | November 18, 2015 | 12:00 AM
Last Thursday evening, we turned our lens to the cool, cool hills of Manchester for the opening night of the 24th staging of the Mandeville Art Fair at the St John Bosco Boys’ Home auditorium in Hatfield, Manchester. In between sips of...
From the Pier in MoBay to the Terraces of St Andrew, the Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week has been catering to the gastronomical needs of all sundry, from morning til night! Here is your daily dose of EXTRA!
Have you had your fill from your favourite restaurants yet? From Kingston to Montego Bay, with a stop in Ocho Rios, everyone has been taking part in the most delicious week of theyear. With one day to go in the Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week 2015...
WESTERN BUREAU:Residents and hoteliers of Jamaica's capital of casual, welcomed the Boardwalk Village's new Jerk Centre in the typical charming and relaxed Negril style, on the sands of the Long Bay beach strip in the resort town recently.The night...
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke was the special guest of the the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry Annual Awards Banquet. A regular visitor to the home of her parents, before her official duties on Saturday, Clarke was hosted at a reception...
WESTERN BUREAU:The internationally renowned Hedonism II resort opened its 34th anniversary celebrations recently with its newly remodelled lobby area, followed by its traditional celebratory dinner and show.The lobby of the resort was transformed...
Published:Tuesday | November 10, 2015 | 12:00 AMCathy Risden
Fashionistas, designers and boutique owners waltzed into the historical Devon House venue to witness the Mission Catwalk 'All Star' finale runway showdown, last Sunday.Upon entry patrons walked the red carpet Hollywood style as cell phone paparazzi...
In addition to 'burning bills' and other surprising elements, red carpets and stadiums are being electrified with fabulous people. Here is your daily dose of EXTRA!
Diners all over The Rock have been 'balancing the spoon' while being feted by dancing girls and delectable cuisine. Restaurant Week is in full swing! Here is your daily dose of EXTRA!
Where have you been dining? Our sponsors are out waiting to surprise you with all kinds of magical surprises and giveaways! Here is your daily dose of EXTRA!
1 Well! Well! Some are wondering why the nation is being whipped into election frenzy when the current term doesn't end until December 2016. The Government says it's doing very well, so what's the rush, some want to know.2 Many of our politicians...
It's the fourth day of The Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week, and the sponsors have been 'exciting the night' with 'something fine with pork and wine'. We have been eating out and fÍting lucky diners across the island. It's not too late to dig in!
Published:Wednesday | November 11, 2015 | 12:00 AM
Russian Ambassador Vladimir Polenov, who has travelled to more than 93 countries, loves talking about his home nation's culture and food. This was evident last week Thursday when he invited a few guests to his Norbrook, St Andrew, residence for a...
WESTERN BUREAU:Last year, Philipp Hofer celebrated his 40th birthday. In the last 12 months, the fabulous Austrian hotelier, who has made Jamaica his home, aged 10 years. On Wednesday night, Hofer, managing director of...
On November 2 and 10, the Jamaica Yellow Pages (JYP) conducted two restaurant business seminars to share strategies with restaurant owners to help them grow their businesses. The first seminar was held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston and the...
Newcomers to the 11-year-old Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week, Lucky Strike Lounge, fÍted ambassadors to a night of gastronomical delights.Over cocktails, Woodbridge Moscato and Merlot, the selected few chatted and laughed heartily. In between sips...
