On the morning before Christmas, socialites made their way to Sabina Park in Kingston to ring in the season in festive fashion. The Daybreak Breakfast Party presented iconic style moments to remember and today, Something Extra brings you the social...
Published:Wednesday | December 27, 2023 | 12:07 AM
Dancehall enthusiasts united on Saturday at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre for the iconic YUSH. In its 20th year, the event, conceptualised by Phillip ‘PP’ Palmer and Scott Dunn in 2003, captivated with its nineties throwback vibe....
The beginning of a new year is a great time to make healthy lifestyle changes, give up bad habits, and improve your well-being. The most popular New Year’s resolutions include getting more exercise, losing weight, and eating a healthier diet....
Jahzeal and Danaia Clarke’s relationship has been built on the tenets of respect for self and each other and faith in God. The couple met at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, where Jahzeal first struck up a conversation with...
Celebrating a decade of excellence, staff and distinguished guests joined the West Indies Petroleum team in commemorating 10 years of success. The night featured gourmet bites, flowing drinks, and an employee award ceremony, making it a truly...
An emotionally charged visit to the Imperial War Museum’s archives in London gave Jamaican poet and academic Ishion Hutchinson creative fuel to reckon with a distant past. Hutchinson, a New York-based Cornell University literature professor, found...
The lonely country road snakes its way high through the Santa Cruz mountains, some 2,300 above sea level, to the bracing climes of the town of Malvern, St Elizabeth. Here, we have unwittingly arrived at an anomalous address that by all appearances...
This beautiful Jill of all trades first rose to stardom for going viral on social media. With the roles of comedian and mistress of ceremonies under her career belt, Basillia Barnaby-Cuff , a full-time content creator and freelance television host...
Party lights illuminated a captivating night as attendees revelled in the unveiling of an elevated experience at the Johnnie Walker Keep Walking cocktail party held at Palm Drive, Hope Gardens. Providing an immersive blend of taste, luxury, and...
Stephanie Wallace’s earliest memory with plants involved seeing her grandmother, Mama Bell, happily tend to her garden. That joy for nature was passed down to her mother, and Wallace found solace and fulfilment in her collection. That was until she...
Encouraging individuals to embrace cultural richness this year amid the holiday gift rush, renowned Jamaican writer and speaker Amina Blackwood-Meeks is advocating for the diaspora to enrich their cultural reservoir. As part of her Ananse...
With only three days until Christmas, we are all gearing up for the festivities, and for many, that includes the food. While enjoying the seasonal offerings, Naulette Reddie, a nutritionist at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, provides some...
Ishion Hutchinson prioritised a Jamaican homecoming in his holiday plans. As a Cornell University professor specialising in creative writing and poetry, and hailing from Port Antonio, it felt natural for him to introduce his latest poetry...
The Jamaica Pegasus exuded an air of sophistication with the adornment of gowns, bow ties, and radiant smiles, as the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League (JCCUL) commemorated its long service awards ceremony themed ‘A Night of Elegance.’ Both...
With the holiday season in full swing, people are actively engaging in celebrations with friends and family, enjoying tempting alcoholic beverages. While raising a toast adds to the festive spirit, it is important to be aware of the possible...
Published:Wednesday | December 20, 2023 | 12:06 AM
Scotiabank spared no effort in creating a memorable experience for its recent Red and Rosé client party at the Hope Botanical Gardens in Kingston. The event showcased elegant floral-chic décor, and the dress code provided a fitting atmosphere for...
The National Land Agency recently transformed the lawns of its Kingston office on Ardenne Road into a tropical oasis for their annual Christmas soirée. Under the theme Glitz and Glam: Barbie Edition, the attendees were a vision of elegance as they...
Chelsea Johnson and Fabian Parchment have always possessed the essential elements for love. Forged in the heart of innovation, from the beginning these two had an almost cosmic understanding that they belonged together. In 2016, during their time...
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and it was certainly a festive affair inside the St William Grant Park, downtown Kingston, last Thursday at the the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, which is a must-attend event for community members near and...
Having completed her voyage to Antarctica, Jamaica-born globetrotter Renee James is holding it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. “It was amazing,” she began, “I would say some of the things I was most taken aback by was the size of everything,...
Speech-Language Pathologist Ann-Merita Golding, daughter of former prime minister Bruce Golding, turned heads in a stunning curve-hugging red dress, saying hello to 40 in fabulous style. From hugs and kisses to heart-warming speeches and surprise...
There is just something to be said for a house constructed entirely from wood. Timber-frame houses with wood cladding, such as this one, have a demonstrably powerful impact on the physical and mental well-being of the human body, improving...
Spending the holiday season at home, Jamaican model Brit Knight left London last week to escape the approaching winter chill. She is currently enjoying a successful run, securing numerous e-commerce assignments from prominent British brands. With a...
Having completed her voyage to Antarctica, Jamaica-born globetrotter, Renee James, is holding it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. “It was amazing. I would say some of the things I was most taken aback by was the size of everything, just the...
When local fashion designer Collette Foster decided to take a step back from the design world in 2021, she was devastated. The art she had fallen in love with had become too overwhelming for her to enjoy. Later, on a trip to Spain, she found the...
