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Published:Thursday | August 11, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Members of The University of the West Indies (UWI) alumni, representatives of corporate Jamaica, well-wishers and students, gathered at the UWI Chapel last Sunday, after the inaugural Global Giving Week - a week of fund-raising for the UWI.Under the...

Published:Thursday | August 11, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Our independence was a fine display of black green on gold. Jamaican culture was on display. From the Reggae to Rio fashion show that featured the gorgeous young women who will be competing in the Miss Universe Jamaica competition to Grand Gala,...

Published:Thursday | August 11, 2016 | 1:18 PM

WESTERN BUREAU:The smiles on the faces of the art lovers who turned out for Theresa and Andrew Roberts' Swan Lake Royal Ballet of London charity performance on Wednesday evening at Hanover Grange, Tryall Club, were bright and beaming.Some 150 guests...

Published:Thursday | August 11, 2016 | 12:00 AM

The west enjoyed its fair share of grand glitz and glam when philanthropist Theresa Roberts hosted the first of two charity events on Wednesday. The invite-only event, dubbed Swan Lake, at the Tryall Club is just the start of her month-long...

Published:Wednesday | August 10, 2016 | 12:00 AM

The Rock is blessed with one of the best set of people, so it should come as no surprise that businesses are running to our shores. SOMETHING EXTRA helps to welcome the recently opened Ashley Furniture Homestore.

Published:Tuesday | August 9, 2016 | 12:00 AM

The beautiful ladies vying for the Miss Jamaica Universe 2016 title show their patriotic pride in a few pieces by the nation's designers at the Reggae to Rio concert last Friday.

Published:Monday | August 8, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Mixers, Grand Gala, and Reggae to Rio, all in a day. Happy Tuesday from SOMETHING EXTRA!

Published:Sunday | August 7, 2016 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaica Tourist Board-hosted Jamaica House gathering took place in Rio on Saturday. Among numerous diplomats in attendance were representatives of the Ministry of Tourism, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and...

Published:Thursday | August 4, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica-born United Kingdom based philanthropist Theresa Roberts will open her Hanover Grange home at the exclusive Tryall Club for a night tagged 'Swan Lake' with renowned soloist Fernando Montano.The invitation-only event, set for Wednesday,...

Published:Thursday | August 4, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Agriculture never looked this good at the Denbigh Showground.SOMETHING EXTRA wraps up this week with those who were out and about.

Published:Wednesday | August 3, 2016 | 12:00 AM

SPF Forever Beach was all about the sand, sea and stars last Friday. The bon fire party was the first of the annual series and was nothing short of lit. SOMETHING EXTRA takes you on the shores of the event.

Published:Tuesday | August 2, 2016 | 12:00 AM

The west came alive last week with the Appleton Special Dream Weekend. Partygoers were on cloud nine, and hump day just got better with the SOMETHING EXTRA highlights.

Published:Monday | August 1, 2016 | 12:21 PM

Aggressive agentsThe agents selling timeshares to hotel guests are said to be extremely aggressive, so much that they have really turned off some guests and potential investors. In some cases, guests say they feel like they are being pursued and...

Published:Sunday | July 31, 2016 | 12:00 AM

The highly-anticipated Appleton Special Dream Weekend all-white Day Dreams outfit were nothing short of lit! SOMETHING EXTRA's roving photographer Patrick Planter snapped a few just for you. Indulge.

Published:Sunday | July 31, 2016 | 12:00 AM

As some live the Dream, others enjoy new car scent and a few have a Ball. Whatever you do,SOMETHING EXTRA is here to highlight a happy Emancipation Day.

Published:Thursday | July 28, 2016 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Like a cat with nine lives, Reggae Sumfest, the greatest reggae festival on earth, proved to thousands of patrons that it had no comparison.A week after staging two main nights at the Catherine Hall Complex in Montego Bay, many who...

Published:Thursday | July 28, 2016 | 12:00 AM

It was a week of reggae, food, honorary degrees, cricket and awards! We close the week with a an amazing round-up!

Published:Tuesday | July 26, 2016 | 12:00 AM

On Sunday, western Jamaica had its first breakfast party - Solar. Montego Bay's finest were in attendance, and today we bring you all the hot highlights.

Published:Tuesday | July 26, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Hump day takes us once again to the Second City showing off the good times had on and off the stage, as well as the amazing time Campionites had while raising funds for the youth.

Published:Monday | July 25, 2016 | 12:00 AM

The curtain has closed on Sumfest, but the moments are still fresh in our minds. SOMETHING EXTRA takes you back with highlights of the show.

Published:Monday | July 25, 2016 | 12:00 AM

1. Racial slurs were flying in a popular plaza after a minor accident between a Jamaican and a man of Asian descent. The boisterous local wanted to send back the other to China. When daddy said, "Me born yah too", loads of expletives met that...

Published:Sunday | July 24, 2016 | 12:00 AM

As the world enjoyed the world's greatest reggae show on earth, Reggae Sumfest, Digicel used the opportunity to fete a select few in the Second City on the final day of the festival. Dubbed, Opulence, the exclusive VIP experience took place at...

Published:Thursday | July 21, 2016 | 12:00 AM

It's not your normal pageant; the focus isn't beauty of face or body. Instead, it highlights the often overlooked intellectual side of the agricultural sector. Established by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) in 1963 with the main aim being to...

Published:Wednesday | July 20, 2016 | 7:40 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Last Sunday night the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel's Talk of the Town suite lived up to its name, as it was ground zero for the revelation of the chosen 23 finalist in this year's Miss Universe Jamaica competition.Guests rolled in to see the beauties that...

Published:Thursday | July 21, 2016 | 12:00 AMKimberly Goodall

Beautiful red, black and white decorations dominated the courtyard of the High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as they welcomed their Prime Minister, Dr Keith Rowley, at a special reception on Tuesday evening.Stepping through the...

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