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Published:Wednesday | November 4, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Lens in tow, SOMETHING EXTRA ventured to the Second City for the ultra-exclusive OCEAN Style Fashion Showcase Weekend. For four days, fun, food, and fashion were at the forefront for all socialites and celebrities alike. Here is your daily dose.

Published:Tuesday | November 3, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The lush grounds of the Caymanas Estate in St Catherine were recently transformed into party central for soca and Halloween lovers with the staging of another successful Sunset Cocoa J'Ouvert by the popular Sunnation team. Held on October 31, a...

Published:Monday | November 2, 2015 | 12:40 PM

1 Did the police commissioner give it away when he made a recent statement to the effect that the police needed to be on the alert with the election campaign coming up and then Christmas holidays? Some people are reading a whole lot into that...

Published:Monday | November 2, 2015 | 12:00 AM

We ease you into the second day of the normal workweek with a little Something Extra. Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica let down their hair for the closing party of their 50th anniversary conference. And the young and fabulous came...

Published:Friday | October 30, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Oh, what a weekend it has been! Let's beat the Monday blues with the fabulous highlights from OCEAN Style Fashion Showcase weekend in Montego Bay, and the foodies who came out for the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival.

Published:Wednesday | October 28, 2015 | 12:00 AM

On Sunday, it was all about Appleton Rum's Chillin' on the Farm at Murray's Farm in Clarendon. We have all the highlights for you and wish you a happy Friday!

Published:Wednesday | October 28, 2015 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

The Eastern Europe Graduate Association (EEGA) launched their Fundraising Dinner and Awards Ceremony slated for December 5 at the Norbrook residence of the Russian Ambassador.The association works with the Russian Embassy to send students to Russia...

Published:Thursday | October 29, 2015 | 1:19 PM

On Wednesday, the finalists in the First Global MoDA Grant 2015 presented their final looks to a panel of astute judges to determine who walks away with The FGB Moda Grant.The judges; The Collection MoDA director, Kerry-Ann Clarke; creative director...

Published:Wednesday | October 28, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Today, we continue with more highlights from the second staging of Lets Do Brunch that took place at the tres chic Montego Bay Yacht Club on Sunday, and a peep at those who were Chillin' on the Farm.

Published:Tuesday | October 27, 2015 | 12:00 AM

There is no better way to help you get over hump day than with highlights from the second staging of Let's Do Brunch at the scenic and fabulous Montego Bay Yacht Club. Enjoy!

Published:Monday | October 26, 2015 | 12:00 AM

It's professor Foote for you. Arnold Foote was conferred with an honorary professorship from both the Moscow State University and the Russian New University. Former Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall, honoured Foote's achievements at a surprise reception in his honour, at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, and we have all the highlights....

Published:Monday | October 26, 2015 | 1:16 PM

Buying votes1 Many people appreciate the anti-vote-buying campaign. But what about candidates who demand money to run for a party? At one time the asking rate was $2 million. Wonder what it is today?Hard times2 Some professionals, including medics...

Published:Saturday | October 24, 2015 | 12:00 AM

What better way to start the week than with an EXTRA dose of awesome? We speak of nothing other than last Thursday's highly anticipated calendar launch of the 'sub-10 king' Asafa Powell at The Devonshire, Devon House. The sought-after commodity is...

Published:Thursday | October 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Western Jamaica became the first region, anywhere in the Caribbean to call itself home to the first Flow customer-experience centre in Jamaica.The sexy, First World facility is a benchmark customer service "centre of excellence" for...

Published:Thursday | October 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

On Monday night, the rooftop lounge of the chic Betsy Hotel in South Beach Miami was the venue for the launch of the second season of 'Caribbean's Next Top Model' ('CNTM').The event was attended by movers and shakers in the fashion industry, all...

Published:Thursday | October 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

He says he's not a professional photographer but Rashad Smikle's entry in the CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank's 'Proud Jamaican Photo Competition' copped him first prize. Smikle, a student with his eyes set on entering university next year,...

Published:Thursday | October 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The wait is over and the calendars are in store! Here is your daily dose of EXTRA.

Published:Thursday | October 22, 2015 | 2:32 PM
Published:Wednesday | October 21, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The countdown is over! Today is the launch of the sexiest calendar of 2016. Asafa Powell will be signing copies of the highly anticipated pictorial that will be available in select stores to be announced in this space tomorrow. Here is your daily...

Published:Tuesday | October 20, 2015 | 11:22 AM

As we continue to bask in the honour bestowed to the worthy men and women during Monday's award ceremony, SOMETHING EXTRA wishes to showcase the supportive women behind these awesome people, here is your daily dose.

Published:Monday | October 19, 2015 | 12:00 AM

As we celebrated National Heroes' Day yesterday, King's House was the centre of attention for the annual National Honours and Awards Ceremony, recognising Jamaicans who have contributed in various fields. From all the fanfare, we have a little...

Published:Saturday | October 17, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Let the 2016 calendar countdown of sprint superstar Asafa Powell begin! As promised, we have up close and personal pics of the highly anticipated 'almanac' that will be out on Thursday. Here's SOMETHING EXTRA to start the amazing week ahead.

Published:Monday | October 12, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Food, great libation, beach, music, great vibes! What more could you ask for at the Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week launch held last Sunday at the Boardwalk Beach in Portmore, St Catherine...

Published:Wednesday | October 14, 2015 | 12:00 AM

It was a night of 'goodbyes' and 'I will miss yous' from the diplomatic community for outgoing Venezuelan Ambassador Maria Jacqueline Mendoza and Trinidadian High Commissioner Reverend Dr Iva Gloudon...

Published:Thursday | October 15, 2015 | 12:00 AM

What better to way to start the weekend than with fabulous people from the amazing week we have had. Today, we bring you highlights from MoBay Restaurant Week launch and PSOJ Mingle.

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