There is always something to celebrate in Jamaica. Whether its turning '30 again' or an election win. To start the week off, we bring you a little Something Extra from all around Jamaica.
Saint International's supermodels kickstarted the Milan Fashionweek calendar in fabulous style and Something Extra is happy to share the magic of our fashion darlings in Italy's fashion capital on day 1. We say Ciao! On Sunday, INTUIT...
Published:Wednesday | February 24, 2016 | 12:00 AM
After much seasoned conversation, spirited campaigns, excitement and all manner of decrees, declarations and prophecy, your party or your MP has won! The pomp and pageantry is real. So now it's time to host a shingdig - party, barbeque,...
Published:Wednesday | February 24, 2016 | 12:00 AMNashauna Lalah
We all know that Jamaicans love to get dressed up. And what better opportunity could there be than the upcoming swearing-in ceremony for the next prime minister? This is not your regular social outing. No sir. This event calls for your proverbial...
The weekend was filled with glitz, glamour, and masquerade as corporate Jamaica traded in their professional garb to celebrate the entertainment industry's great at the YVAs or the weekly Carnival fÍte, Bacchanal Fridays. Ain't nothing boring about...
Streets of the Corporate Area were blocked off on Sunday to facilitate the 18th staging of the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run, Walk and Wheelchair road race. Twenty-five thousand came out for the fun while donating for the...
1. One medic is dead and others are said to be desperately fighting off the swine flu. Are we seeing another crisis in the health sector? 2. It's unusual to hear politicians dishing out bouquets to the police, but in recent weeks we have seen...
Part two of Helen G Events Planning and Designs Make Your Day bridal expo took the form of a fashion show at Eden Gardens last Saturday.The fashion show got off to a very late start, and opened with White Lotus bridal boutique...
It boggles my mind to imagine that a person could actually work in one organisation for 57 years!This is the case of Herbert 'Teddy' Tucker, bartender at the Jamaica Inn hotel in Ocho Rios, St Ann. On Valentine's...
On Saturday, dental supply company, Optimum Trading Limited, partnered with Jamaica Money Market Brokers and Jaguar to host Dentist and Cocktails at the Regency Bar at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel. Following that, on Tuesday, now that the weekly...
Published:Wednesday | February 17, 2016 | 12:00 AM
Love was all over the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa last Friday when they hosted a Selfie Love party. In addition, the eagerly anticipated LG G4 smartphone has now been added to the premium line of smartphones available at FLOW. Happy...
The official opening and blessing of the Island Grill Restaurant in Mandeville last Saturday was as good as the tale the highlights tell. As equally entertaining was the Sagicor Half-Way Tree branch annual awards on Monday. See the deats ...
Amita Persaud-Webb, frontliner for Digicel's 2016 Bacchanal campaign, played the perfect host to opening night of Bacchanal Fridays, held at Mas Camp on February 12. Jump and rave with SOMETHING EXTRA!
The event, termed 'Electric Rave', was indeed electric as patrons raved all night to the sounds of ZJ Chrome, Lank from Code Red, and Lollipop from Ocho Rios at last Tuesday's launch of Quiet Jamaica at Margaritaville. Quiet Jamaica will move on to...
WESTERN BUREAU: Noel Sloley and his wife, Sharron, opened up their Spanish Villa home in Spring Farm, Montego Bay, St James, for a cocktail reception in honour of the World Bank's lead air transport specialist, Charles E. Schlumberger....
WESTERN BUREAU:Intermittent sprinkling of rain did not dampen the spirit of guests, as friendly chatter and warm greetings filled the air, at last Saturday's 60th birthday celebration for twins, Lloyd and Lawrence Duhaney.For the younger of the two...
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...
