DUNCANS, Trelawny: The children and step-children of Gertrude Dennis of Duncans, Trelawny, feted her with an 80th birthday party at Braco Guest House in the parish recently.
It's been almost a decade since the Denis O'Brien-led Digicel, moved into the Jamaican telecommunications waters and not only became a major force, but upended all traditional beliefs and concepts when it comes to...
The Miss Jamaica World grand coronation show, held at The Jamaica Pegasus on Saturday, August 21, was a breath of fresh air and elegance.The ballroom of the hotel was beautifully laid out and featured a raised...
The Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI), and FirstCaribbean International Bank hosted a fabulous premiere of Julia Roberts' Eat, Pray, Love on Tuesday, August 24, at the Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre, St Andrew.
The Mighty Sparrow penned a calypso song with the line 'Nothing in the world sweeter than salt fish'. Well, PROComm has taken the profile of the tasty sea dish to new heights with its link with the Norwegian Seafood Export...
It's still the sign of Leo and so the celebrations continue. Among the celebrants today: Opposition member of parliament and former Miss World, Lisa Hanna; style belle Marilyn Bennett of J. Wray and Nephew; Howard Mitchell; Montego Bay's stylish Jacqueline Bird...
The sixth One Love Jamaica Festival was held recently at Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Japan. It was staged by the One Love Jamaica Festival organising committee, chaired by Ryuichi Tsuruno, former managing director of Island International Travel Agency.
Suzette Burley, business account manager, Digicel Business; students and members of Team Xormis, Markel Mair and Derron Brown; Niccardo Rhoden, Northern Caribbean Universityís information technology director...
It was definitely a beautiful weekend. while Kingston and all parish capitals were in the throes on Independence celebrations, the party people got away from it all and the destination of choice was Jamaica's north coast, with Montego Bay being the preferred party stop for the hip and chic, both locals and foreigners.
Smirnoff Dream Weekend began on Friday, July 30, at Chances Negril. Smirnoff Flavours made its debut this year and has been hailed a grand success by promoters.
WESTERN BUREAU: Something new and different is happening on the south side of St Elizabeth. Foreigners and locals are experiencing the feel of eating under mango trees in the middle of a farm at night, with the aid of kerosene lamps.
The Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC, was abuzz with activity over three days as the island's 48th anniversary of independence was celebrated in the United States capital.
WESTERN BUREAU: After leaving Jamaica 19 years ago, Roderick Clarke has returned to introduce his books to the public. Titled Black Reign, Loose but Bound and Manifest, the books speak profoundly of family values and the importance of restoring man...
In a ceremony at the Hotel Four Seasons in St Andrew, last Friday, Yahneake Sterling was handed the presidential reigns of the Rotaract Club of Liguanea Plains....
WESTERN BUREAU: Several persons journeyed across the island on Friday, July 30 for the annual staging of the East Central St James education fund-raising dinner, held at The Palmyra Resort in Montego Bay.This year's fund-raiser...
The National Commercial Bank (NCB) hosted a reception to launch its Visa Gold card at The Devonshire, Devon House, Hope Road, on Wednesday night. Here are some snapshots from the event.
On Tuesday, July 20, the partners in the successful Road to Literacy Campaign partook of lunch at The Gleaner Company's North Street, central Kingston, headquarters, to celebrate the achievements of the campaign.
Patrons who journeyed from across Jamaica and as far away as Germany and Denmark got their fill of food, football vibes and music at the 12th annual Bigga Little Ochie Seafood Carnival held in Alligator Pond, St Elizabeth recently....
The 36th annual presidential installation of the Rotary Club of Lucea, Hanover, took place at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa in Lucea on Sunday night. Manager of the Hanover Parish Library...
Love is definitely in the air! Congratulations are definitely in for the lovely Tara Hylton, and the affable Germaine Wilson, of Montego Bay, who tied the knot in the Second City, on Saturday, July 10...
United States Chárge d'affaires Isiah Parnell and wife Tammie hosted a cocktail party in honour of Dr Arturo Valenzuela, US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs...
Music filled the Courtleigh Auditorium on Tuesday as the Colombian embassy hosted a grand concert.The notes came from one of the nation's best pianists, Laura Lambuley, and her ensemble, as Colombians worldwide celebrated the 200th anniversary...
