Last weekend was certainly one worthcelebrating: Super Bowl 50 and the 71st birthday of the legend Bob Marley.SOMETHING EXTRA pays homage to both. Enjoy!
Hump day is here and we have a savoury treat for your our dear readers, highlights from the Making the Cut event at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel recently.
1. Was that the errant husband seen parked outside the home of his ex? Well, from all accounts, it's not that he wants back the woman he spurned, it's just that he doesn't want anyone else to have her.2. Another campaign has come around and not much...
There was nothing soft about The Gleaner-sponsored Quiet Jamaica Qarnival and cardio launch at Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records on Thursday night. Tantalise your Tuesday with these snapshots.
A gala was held on Thursday at the Rose Hall Great House to kick-start what will be worldwide celebrations of the the life of late reggae legend Robert 'Nesta' Marley. SOMETHING EXTRA was out west to share with you the highlights.
Colombian Association formed in JamaicaWESTERN BUREAU:Colombians living in Jamaica have formed a non-profit association, aimed specifically at networking and finding common ground culturally, socially, and educationally.Tagged the Colombian...
Published:Wednesday | February 3, 2016 | 2:46 PMCathy Risden
Treasure the moment with Harbour Wines and SpiritSo much wine yet so little time! That was the prevailing mood at the launch of GraceKennedy's Harbour Wines...
Let SOMETHING EXTRA put you in party mode with snapshots of the grand time patrons had at Karnival Kooler, recently held at the Constant Spring Golf Club.
WESTERN BUREAU:Not deterred by the cancellation of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival this year, New York based Dale 'People's Choice Furniture' Getfield, and the people who support his jazz beach party, refused to cancel their annual event.Instead...
The Second City was turned into a heavenly oasis to host the Fantasy All-White Affair at Tropical Beach last Sunday. Here's a peek of the picturesque event.
While most of Jamaica was on 'election announcement watch' the Second City put to good use another fab night under the stars at Shoppes at Rose Hall at a Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry fundraiser last Saturday.
The day could not be any more perfect. Rose petals delicately tossed on the red carpet just for you; the beautiful decor almost making you feel like you were in Heaven, beautiful arrangements at every corner, and everyone is looking and waiting on...
WESTERN BUREAU:Linked in friendship ... connected in service, some of the most powerful African-American women, representing The Links Incorporated are on the island engaging citizens in a four-day Global Linkage visit.On Wednesday night, the 160-...
They say Sundays are made for 'Groovin', and judging by the turnout, Smokeez by the Sea in Rose Hall, Montego Bay is the perfect spot to do just that. Take it easy with SOMETHING EXTRA from the west and greetings from the Saint superstars.
One day wasn't enough to showcase the Rock's top performers of 2015, so knock yourselves out. Here is take two from The Gleaner's Honour Awards at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Monday.
1. We totally get it. People are tired of the raucous and uncouth behaviour. However, before the populace start building high hopes for an apology don't forget that the propensity to 'trace' is a familial trait which is hard to erase.2. The race is...
Well-deserved businessmen and women, entrepreneurs and athletes were awarded at the prestigious Gleaner Company Media Limited annual Honour Awards ceremony yesterday at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. A convergence of beauty, brains and laughter, here...
When you are a VIP, you get treated like one. Scotiabank held a special cocktail reception at the Terra Nova All Suite hotel last Thursday for their private client group, and we have all the highlights to make you feel special, too. Happy Monday!
On Sunday, January 24, award-winning wedding planner Helen G will hold the second Make Your Day Wedding Expo at the Eden Gardens in St Andrew.Catering to educating not only future brides, but also wedding and event planners, the event's success can...
WESTERN BUREAU:Rebel Salute lived up to its Preservation of Reggae theme, bringing out some of the genres' most prolific and almost-forgotten artistes at its 2016 staging at the Grizzly's Plantation Cove in St Ann last weekend.Festival great Eric...
Members of Government and the private sector came together at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel yesterday to send up prayers for Jamaica, land we love. We have that and so much more. Have a wonderful weekend!
It was reggae festival for the ages as Jamaicans converged on Grizzly's Plantation Cove in Ocho Rios for the two night extravaganza that was Rebel Salute. Today we bring you that and so much more.
