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Just seven days remain until this year's staging of the Jamaica Observer Food Awards on the lawns Devon House, and as excitement builds, the judges for the Caribbean's most prestigious food event assembled for their last judging session last Monday at The Spanish Court Hotel. Chicklets from the Clarendon-based Isle Chix ...more
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And The Chef On The Rise Nominees 2012 Are...
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Brian Lumley What the baby-faced Brian Lumley lacks in age, he compensates for with a clear focus on leaving an indelible impression on palates. Little wonder he named his catering company Foodie Focused Limited, which was established three years a ...more
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VIDEO: UTech Students Volunteer for Food Awards
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Forty students from the University of Technology's (UTech) School of Hospitality and Tourism Management have been selected as volunteer stewards at this year's Jamaica Observer Food Awards to be held next Thursday on the lawns of Devon House. During ...more
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Pasta Salads
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Over the past week or so we have been experiencing some serious heat and humidity. Has summer come a little earlier this year? If you are like me, when it is extra warm I want to use the stove as little as possible and not even go near the oven. O ...more
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Sponsoring wine
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Globally, sponsorship is big business and if a company's brand or products are associated with the right event, venue, team or individual, it can mean huge payoffs in many different ways. Sponsorship defined According to IEG, a leading provider of ...more
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And The Chef of the Year Nominees 2012 Are...
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Steve Sowa Executive Chef, Half Moon Chef Sowa has been in the culinary profession for over 37 years, with years of experience in England, Guernsey, The Bahamas, Barbados, Mauritius, Ghana, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Jamaica. A Jamaican resident ...more
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Cross-dressing photos of Travolta surface
Thursday, May 24, 2012
He's been accused of sexually assaulting male masseurs — but yesterday John Travolta was heaped with fresh embarrassment after photos surfaced of him cross-dressing. The Pulp Fiction star appears in full drag — and the pictures, published ...more
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Cheryl Cole says we should 'move on' from Chris Brown's assault of Rihanna
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
He found himself the centre of a huge amount of controversy when he was convicted of assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. But now Chris Brown has come forward to thank Cheryl Cole, after she said in a radio interview that we should all "move o ...more
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White Carpet Glam
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The music industry's hottest stars made the white carpet their runway for last Sunday's Billboard Music Awards at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena. We're sharing highlights. —Daily Mail People Post May 22 --> more
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'He's got his genitals stuck in his zipper!'
Monday, May 21, 2012
Former Disney actress Miley Cyrus unleashed one prank on best friend Kelly Osbourne that was so good... they did again. It involved a food delivery man getting his genitals stuck in his zipper, rather like the iconic scene of Ben Stiller doing the s ...more
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Miss Universe Hits The Rock
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Kingston became the 'universe' last weekend — the result of Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes jetting in from her ultra-luxe Trump Tower in Manhattan. as guest of the organisers of the Miss Universe Jamaica (MUJ) pageant. The Angola-born Lopes got ...more
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Dear Docs - May 20
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Dear Doc: Help, my orchids are sick. The undersides of my dendrobium leaves are dark brown and it won't rub off. What can I do to save my orchids? June Dear June: Your orchids seem to have what is known as 'orchid rust'. Please use two teaspoons ...more
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Here’s To The New Carla Bruni
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Excuse me, but are style watchers napping on the job? France has a new First Lady, or 'Premiere Dame'. Forty-seven-year-old Valerie Trierweiler, a journalist and university lecturer has suddenly become the new Carla Bruni. Or, for the English speaker ...more
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Bump Baby & Beyond
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Boy O Boy launched the Caribbean's first online baby and child lifestyle magazine — Bump Baby & Beyond (B3) — by hosting the premiere of the highly anticipated comedy What To Expect When You're Expecting Thursday last at the Palace Ci ...more
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SO Fashion Accessories
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Take a look today at a few go-to essentials that make it easy to completely change the look of an outfit — accessories. A woman loves a versatile wardrobe and when she needs to up the style ante on a simple outfit, the right accessories are her ...more
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Cocktails With - Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Statuesque, gorgeous and a breath of fresh air, reigning Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes joined SO at Fort Clarence Beach last Sunday. The Angola-born stunner, who was a special guest of the Miss Universe Jamaica organisers, broke from lounging on the ...more
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My Kingston - Deiwght St A Peters
Sunday, May 20, 2012
What are your earliest memories of Kingston? I started living in Kingston in 1990 to attend the University of the West Indies. I enjoyed the nightlife then, and have fond memories of the underground Mirage nightclub at Sovereign Centre. I haven't se ...more
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Jackie Chan Announces Retirement
Sunday, May 20, 2012
He made his name as a martial arts hero with a comic edge, but after 100 films Jackie Chan has announced he is retiring as an action star. The 58-year-old admitted he was "too old" for stunts now and increasing violence in the wider world had put him ...more
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Styling with the Queens
Saturday, May 19, 2012
With three hours before the start of the Miss Universe Jamaica coronation show your Under The Dryer team is all set to get exclusive behind the scenes footage of Miss Universe 2011, the stunning Leila Lopes and her gal pal Shakira Martin, Miss Univer ...more
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Saturday Hustle - May 19
Saturday, May 19, 2012
There is no denying that French disc jockey and producer David Guetta has been heating up the airwaves with his Eurocentric and dance productions. Saturday Hustle highlights a few of those hits that have us fist-pumping in the club. Without You The ...more
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Rock the Cloth... MENSWEAR!
Saturday, May 19, 2012
We've been at this for a couple of years now and to date have not "rocked it" for the men. Fact is, ladies, men have become as fashionable as we are and have not only embraced colour but the latest in fabric trends and layering, making their styling ...more
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Lopez is number one on Forbes' celeb 100 list
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Last year it was Lady Gaga — but this time round Jennifer Lopez has topped Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list. The 42-year-old singer earned $52 million last year and her role as a judge on American Idol has cemented her career comeback as the m ...more
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Jay-Z prefers the nursery to the studio
Friday, May 18, 2012
Jay-Z has revealed he thought he would be 'inspired' to write music by the birth of his daughter, but instead just wants to spend time with his new arrival. The rapper became father for the first time in January to baby Blue Ivy with wife Beyonc&eacu ...more
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Taste of the Continents
Thursday, May 17, 2012
With just 14 days to go before the highly anticipated Jamaica Observer Food Awards unfolds on the lawns of the historic Devon House, the judges reconvened at the Spanish Court Hotel last Monday for another exciting round of presentations. The evening ...more
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All in the Crust
Thursday, May 17, 2012
I have a deep fondness for pastries, especially those with an extra buttery crust. My weaknesses are tarts and quiches. It's a real pleasure sinking my teeth into a deep-crust pie with all of the flakes and crumbs. I find that savoury pastries su ...more
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Wine-tasting notes
Thursday, May 17, 2012
We are exactly two weeks away from the Jamaica Observer Food Awards and remain on a quest to find out what Jamaica's favourite wines are. But let's pause a while to reflect on just how we choose a wine from off the shelf. Do we take into consideratio ...more
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Tropical floral arrangements
Thursday, May 17, 2012
I love life in the Caribbean — sunshine all year round, cosy rainy days (just when you need the rain) and lush, beautiful landscapes all around. And this time of year offers the perfect combination of rain and shine, hence the bounty of tropica ...more
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Pizza Hut Launches New Menu
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Marketing Director for Restaurants of Jamaica Tina Matalon (left) joined Marketing Specialist for Restaurants of Jamaica Trina Lowe (centre) and Area Manager for the Dine-in at Pizza Hut Montego Bay, Nichola Noble in celebrating the launch of Pizza H ...more
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President Obama roasts David Beckham at White House ceremony
Thursday, May 17, 2012
It was supposed to be a thank-you reception for winning the Major League Soccer Championship. But David Beckham's trip to the White House turned into an unexpected comedy roast — at the hands of Barack Obama. The US President mocked Beckham for ...more
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Ashton Kutcher as the late Apple genius
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
He was the visionary genius behind the Apple brand who sadly passed away at the young age of 56 last year after a battle with pancreatic cancer. And when reports first started emerging that Ashton Kutcher was set to play Steve Jobs in a film about hi ...more
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Joan Rivers seduces 50 Cent in a hilarious advert
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
It's well known that 50 Cent is a sucker for an older lady. In the past he has been linked to Vivica A Fox and Chelsea Handler who were respectively still within his age bracket. However, unaware of how much he appeals to the older ladies, the rapper ...more
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Nicki Minaj reveals she’s READY FOR A FAMILY
Monday, May 14, 2012
Maybe it was reuniting with her most avid young fans or maybe she’s just growing up, but Nicki Minaj is definitely feeling broody. The 29-year-old singer revealed her intention to have children last Friday on Ellen DeGeneres’s talk show. ...more
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SO Best of MUM
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mother's Day for many is about reflecting on the strengths and struggles of motherhood and appreciating all that mothers have done and will do to ensure that their children are properly nurtured. For the last three years SO has featured some of The R ...more
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My Kingston - Michael Abrahams
Sunday, May 13, 2012
What are your earliest memories of Kingston? Probably seeing Jonkonnu in the streets as a kid. They used to have it when I was younger, they don't anymore. Either that, or being put to sleep for a hernia operation at the age of two. What's your m ...more
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Cocktails With - Loni Jones
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Loni Jones is running a tad late for our drink date at the Spanish Court Hotel's upper-level Sky Bar. All is forgiven when the gorgeous make-up artist manages to win us over with her graceful charm and a killer smile. We pull out chairs by the bar to ...more
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Celebrity Mums
Sunday, May 13, 2012
They're famous, gorgeous, and mums. As we celebrate Mother's Day today, SO looks at some of the celebrities (and their children) whom we can't stop talking about. Beyoncé After revealing she was pregnant on the red carpet at last year's MTV ...more
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Here's another spin on the Madonna & child thing
Sunday, May 13, 2012
In a month when the collective focus is turned toward mothers and children, it may seem strange that I've chosen today to reflect on Melinda Gates and her commendable new project: investing in women's health. More specifically, women's health as it r ...more
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Dear Doc - May 13
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Dear Doc: You have been teaching me to grow orchids for some time now, I'm almost independent. However, some articles contradict some of what you have successfully taught me to do. Can you explain the difference please, a friend told me to stick to ...more
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Saved By The Bell's Lisa Turtle is unrecognisable
Sunday, May 13, 2012
They'll always be high school students in our hearts. But sadly our teenage idols grow up too, and Lark Voorhies is no exception. And now the Saved By The Bell icon is barely recognisable, having fast-forwarded from her terrible teens to the ripe old ...more
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Because you're worth it!
Saturday, May 12, 2012
L'Oreal international celebrity make-up artiste Samuel Ocasio jetted into Jamaica last Thursday for a four-day L'Oreal True Match Foundation demonstration tour at selected retail outlets in Kingston. The Garnier Fructis team was also on hand at a few ...more
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Miss Universe in Jamaica
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Reigning Miss Universe, Angolan Leila Lopes arrived in Jamaica yesterday afternoon ahead of the Miss Universe Jamaica 2012 finals, slated to take place this evening at the National Indoor Centre. Miss Universe was met on arrival at the Norman Manley ...more
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Meet Samuel Jeremias Ocasio
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Samuel Jeremias Ocasia has been a professional make-up artist and hairstylist for over 10 years. His passion for make-up started when he was a child. "I remember as a child I would go through the photo albums and use my sharpies to add a bit of col ...more
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Get the Look - May 12
Saturday, May 12, 2012
It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow. What better time for your Get the Look team to share style tips from two of our fave celebrity mothers and daughters. Amber and Yasmin Le Bon Amber Le Bon, the 19-year-old daughter of Duran Duran frontman Sim ...more
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Legendary hairstylist Vidal Sassoon dies
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Legendary hairstylist Vidal Sassoon died of "apparent natural causes" at his Los Angeles home Wednesday morning, a Los Angeles police spokesman said. He was 84. Police were called to Sassoon's Bel Air home on Mulholland Drive at 10:30 am, spokesman ...more
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Saturday Hustle - May 12
Saturday, May 12, 2012
With Mother's Day tomorrow, the Saturday Hustle team saw it fit to dedicate today's edition to mothers. Here are some of our favourite tracks celebrating mothers. A Song for Mama - Boyz II Men Mama, Mama you know I love you Mama, Mama you're the q ...more
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Rihanna urged by friends to go to rehab
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Early starts and long nights are not the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. And after Rihanna found herself in hospital on a drip for 'exhaustion and dehydration', those close to the Umbrella star are claiming she is 'spiralling out of control'. It ...more
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Dark Knight of the soul
Saturday, May 12, 2012
We'll all be able to soak up her awe-inspiring dark beauty when The Dark Knight Rises finally hits our screens in July. But as a taster, 36-year-old Marion Cotillard has posed for a wonderfully gothic photo shoot with The Hollywood Reporter, which is ...more
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Miss Universe Arrives
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Reigning Miss Universe, Angolan Leila Lopes arrived in Jamaica yesterday afternoon ahead of the Miss Universe Jamaica 2012 finals, slated to take place this evening at the National Indoor Centre. Miss Universe was met on arrival at the Norman Manley ...more
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Fashion's Night Out Spreads to More Cities
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Fashion's Night Out will take place in 19 markets worldwide, and in multiple cities in countries such as Greece, Brazil and Italy. According to a statement from British Vogue, several markets made the decision to host Fashion's Night Out in two or mo ...more
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OMG, It's Good!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A five-month-old establishment, located in the Cobblestone Professional Centre, Mandeville, is the next out-of-town stop for the Jamaica Observer Food Awards judges. It was a veritable OMG moment. It's the restaurant's attractive and cosy setting th ...more
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Bon Appetit!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Spanish Court Hotel's kitchen was abuzz Monday last as a revolving door of food characters — a go-getting pastry artisan, the Solomon gundy dip-maker tied to a family recipe, a bubbly pasta-sauce and soup creator — debuted their creat ...more
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Our Wine Picks for a Happy Mother's Day
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The most important job in the world is parenting, and Mum is usually the boss in the parenting department at home. I wondered what gems I could find on the supermarket shelves to recommend for Mother's Day. I popped into MegaMart this week to take a ...more
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Whip Up Something Special For Mum
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Do let your mothers know just how much they are loved and appreciated this Mother's Day. I'm looking forward to showering my own mum with lots of love as the time spent with her is so precious; I am sure you could say the same. Let's remember, too, t ...more
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Chef Karl Thomas
Thursday, May 10, 2012
In culinary circles, Chef Karl Thomas is one of the most respected on The Rock. A certified executive chef, lecturer in the School of Hospitality at University of Technology, and selected by GraceKennedy as head chef of Jamaica's athletes participati ...more
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Met Ball Glamour 2
Thursday, May 10, 2012
We're back with more fashion scenes from Monday evening's Costume Institute Gala hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. — Daily Mail Met Ball Glamour 2 --> more
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Met Ball Glamour
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
On a night when fashion's finest came out to play, there was the usually fierce competition. Monday evening's Costume Institute Gala hosted at the Metropolitan Museuem of Art in New York City, saw celebs going head to head, clad in the most famous de ...more
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Ray J's confrontation with Bobby Brown
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Her premature death at age 48 in a Beverly Hills hotel triggered a slew of media speculation and rumours about her alleged drug use and troubled personal relationships. And now, a magazine article has shed new light on Whitney Houston's personal lif ...more
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Just call me Demi!
Monday, May 07, 2012
For months following their split her Twitter handle has remained as Mrs Kutcher. But Demi Moore has finally dropped her ex-husband's name on the social networking site. Today the 49-year-old changed her name to @justdemi. Demi and Ashton Kutcher, who ...more
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When The World’s Your Oyster
Sunday, May 06, 2012
If money is no object for you, then the world becomes your oyster. A lavish lifestyle of luxury cars, houses the size of a resort, yachts, penthouses in London and big weddings that lead to even bigger divorce settlements seem to all follow when mil ...more
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Caribbean Fashionweek to welcome Estelle
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Grammy Award-winning songstress Estelle, whose hit song American Boy made her a global star, has been confirmed as one of the exciting acts to perform next month at Caribbean Fashionweek (CFW). The fashion extravaganza will celebrate its 12th year a ...more
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The Elite "One Per Cent"
Sunday, May 06, 2012
The Global One Per Cent. Who and what exactly are they? SO pored over the just-released 2012 Wealth Report and we've gleaned the "one per cent" in question belong to the 63,000 super-elite households in the world — classified as high net worth ...more
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My Kingston - Alrick Brown
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Sundance Film Festival award-winning writer, producer, and director What are your earliest memories of Kingston? My earliest memory of Kingston is actually painful. It was when my mother left for the States when I was about four and I reme ...more
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Jamaica Wow Counting Down to 50
Sunday, May 06, 2012
From the on-high views of the Blue Mountains' lush green landscape to the yacht-hopping excursions to Maiden Cay, and the taste of a Tastee patty or freshly cut jelly-coconut, SO has been unapologetically showcasing our fair isle's 50 best spots and ...more
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Stick to the day job, Usain!
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Being the world's fastest man is clearly not enough for Usain Bolt -- though you may wish he'd never tried his hand at rapping once you hear this attempt. The Jamaican sprinter -- who will be going for gold in both the 100 and 200 metre events at the ...more
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IS JUS' A LIZARD
Sunday, May 06, 2012
There's nothing like a lizard in my apartment to make me feel less of the self-possessed feminist I, on most days, like to believe I am. This is not, by the way, an assertion I'm proud of. It is simply a statement of truths. So I get home from the N ...more
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Cocktails With - Chantelle Fraser
Sunday, May 06, 2012
The Scotia Private Client Group Jamaica Open polo tournament last Sunday at the Kingston Polo Club was a veritable hive for the global fabulocracy. In the mix was the lovely British-born (of Jamaican parents) Chantelle Fraser, CEO of Flawless NYC in ...more
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Bride or babymother
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Think of marriage now; Younger than you, Here in Verona, ladies of esteem Are already made mothers. — Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet 1, 3 HERE in Jamaica too, ladies of esteem are already made mothers. But did they think of marriage, or did ...more
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Gardening - May 6
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Dear Doc Q Dear Doc: I am a man who loves orchids, but my partner has no interest in flowers. Could you recommend a few tips on how to care for them? They always end up dying as she neglects them. KO A Dear KO: This one is a difficult one, I a ...more
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Destination: Relaxation
Saturday, May 05, 2012
CLIENTS: Caroline Smith, Raphie Morgan, Denese Elliot, Heather Elliot, Keisha Brown and Marja Hamilton. With an impressive five years already under its belt, Adam and Eve Day Spa has proven that it is here to stay. “We want to continue to prov ...more
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Whiff of desperation!
Saturday, May 05, 2012
When Justin Bieber arrived in the UK last week to promote his new album Believe, he was met by hordes of screaming girls who whipped themselves up into a frenzy as they waited outside his Kensington High Street hotel just to get a glimpse. Indeed, f ...more
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Inspiring Talent
Saturday, May 05, 2012
The Heineken Inspire competition culminated last Saturday with a grand finale at the Kingston Railway Station, downtown. We share highlights. more
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Embellished APPAREL
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Bold colours are everywhere this season, but if you're all for basic black...no problem; and if you're all for grey...it's okay, because if you Rock the Cloth and go basic, you can really jazz it up. This week Fiona and Colleen show basic black and g ...more
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Saturday Hustle - May 5
Saturday, May 05, 2012
This week Saturday Hustle takes a look at those highly anticipated albums that will be released in June. Looking For Myself Usher After his Grammy Award winning album Raymond v Raymond, Usher will be releasing a follow-up, his seventh studio album ...more
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Ashton Kutcher engulfed in racism storm
Friday, May 04, 2012
It has hardly been the best year for Ashton Kutcher from a public relations standpoint. And things have just got even worse for the Two and a Half Men star, as he has been engulfed in a racism storm after donning 'brown face' makeup for a money-spinn ...more
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Tuesday Night At The Pegasus
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Under new management, a new executive chef and a just-appointed general manager, the Jamaica Pegasus is a hotel in transition. The storied Knutsford Boulevard-located landmark, recently acquired by Kevin Hendrickson's Quivin Holdings, has welcomed Ma ...more
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Chillies: Various degrees of heat
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Jamaicans are familiar with Scotch bonnet, country and bird peppers, but there is a whole world of capsicums out there. It's been difficult of late finding Thai chillies and fresh jalapeños — not the pickled kind which are readily avail ...more
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T-Minus 28 Days...
Thursday, May 03, 2012
With 28 days to go until this year's prestigious Jamaica Observer Food Awards at Devon House and anticipation almost nearing fever pitch, the Food Awards judges were back at The Spanish Court Hotel Monday last for another judging session. The panel w ...more
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Eleita's The Spot
Thursday, May 03, 2012
The rhythmic sounds of Kelly Rowland's Motivation greeted our Thursday Food team as we approached Eleita's Soup and Grill. It is happy hour at the backyard-inspired restaurant. Almond trees tower over metallic tables and chairs, which are already fil ...more
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Taste The Caribbean
Thursday, May 03, 2012
The Scotia Private Client Group sponsored Jamaica Open — Taste of the Caribbean which took place last Sunday at the Kingston Polo Club, afforded guests great polo moments drizzled with exquisite regional fare. Appetites were whet and palates a ...more
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KFC Introduces the Zing
Thursday, May 03, 2012
The Zing is the latest delicious addition to the KFC sandwich line. Based on the famous, popular Zinger sandwich, that has been a core menu item for over 11 years, the Zing has the same big Zinger flavour, with a new great price. At only $370, custom ...more
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Malbec World Day 2012 in Jamaica
Thursday, May 03, 2012
It's genesis, many believe, was on April 17, 1853, when with the support of Mendoza's, Governor Pedro Pascual Segura, a bill for the foundation of a Quinta Normal and School of Agriculture was submitted to the Provincial Legislature in Argentina. The ...more
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British Airways marks 85 years of in-flight service
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Last Tuesday, May 1, marked an important milestone for British Airways as it has been 85 years since the first in-flight meal service on a commercial aircraft. The food in the air industry has come a long way since then. In 1927, Imperial Airways ( ...more
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Jessica Simpson gives birth to baby girl Maxwell Drew Johnson
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
It has been a long time coming, but Jessica Simpson has given birth to her first child. The 31-year-old star welcomed a baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson, into the world, announcing the happy news via a banner on her official website. Jessica wrote: ' ...more
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7:08 PM
Guess Who? Guess Where?
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Guess Who? Guess Where? See tomorrow's Observer Page 2 for the details more
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'I would die if I were her size'
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Snooki has revealed she's avoiding fatty foods in a bid to keep her pregnancy weight in check. The 24-year-old says, rather unkindly, that Jessica Simpson served as a warning to her and added she 'would die' if she got as big as she did. The Jersey S ...more
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Another baby for Buffy!
Monday, April 30, 2012
Sarah Michelle Gellar is pregnant with her second child. The Ringer star, 35, and husband Freddie Prinze, Jr, 36, are already parents to two-year-old Charlotte Grace. A source told People magazine that the couple is 'thrilled.' "They love their littl ...more
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Sanya Hughes... Take 10
Sunday, April 29, 2012
It's hard to imagine that the exquisitely beautiful Sanya Hughes won the Miss Jamaica Universe title in 2002 - a decade ago. Fact is, she was a mere teen but a determined one who has over the last 10 years added acting to her modelling career, and L ...more
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Jamaican Art at 50
Sunday, April 29, 2012
In the 50 years since Independence, the Jamaican art community has continued to grow and make its vibrant stamp on the international art world. SO presents scenes-courtesy of The National Gallery of Jamaica-of the transitioning art world, from 1963-2 ...more
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My Kingston - Durren McLean
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Proprietor, Shhh Boutique and recent Jamaica Observer Mogul In The Making nominee What are your earliest memories of Kingston? Walking from Half-Way-Tree to Portmore when they had a huge bus strike while I was in prep school. Because I knew if I di ...more
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Jamaica Wow - Counting down to 50 - April 29
Sunday, April 29, 2012
With each passing week we get closer to Jamaica's 50th Anniversary and SO, having already featured some of the most iconic and authentic Jamaican spots and experiences, continues our countdown with the evolution of Jamaican art and its impact on the ...more
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Stacey McKenzie... take 10
Sunday, April 29, 2012
She's Rock-born fab, a global fashion model, actress, diva, and red carpet host. The sensational Stacey McKenzie is not afraid to conquer the world. Here's what she has been up to... Motivational/inspirational speaker at inner-city communitie ...more
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Happy Anniversary Prince William and Catherine
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Even the most jaded among us momentarily believed in fairy tales when Prince William marvelled at his betrothed’s beauty and declared his love to college sweetheart Catherine Middleton on April 29, 2011. An estimated 2.2 billion people, worldwi ...more
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TV or not TV
Sunday, April 29, 2012
TV or not TV That is the question Can something be done about it Of course , of course. Apologies to Shakespeare I must really apologise to William Shakespeare for twisting his famous words from Hamlet to suit my own selfish needs, but such is ...more
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Necessary Luxury - Maurice Foster
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Sports Personality, KLAS FM Sports Radio In my line of work as a radio presenter and sales executive, a pen is a must for writing in my black book when I run into high-profile personalities, hence my Cutter & Buck pen. I'm never without my Tiss ...more
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Cocktails With - Rhona Samuels
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Rhona Samuels began her career in make-up over 10 years ago after training in New York, Washington DC and Houston. Samuels joined the Giorgio Armani Beauty Face Designer team in 2003 and quickly gained recognition for her exceptional skill. She has t ...more
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If you've got it, flaunt it!
Sunday, April 29, 2012
We were given a glimpse of Nicki Minaj's Starships music video when she took to Hawaii to writhe around on the sand in a pink bikini last month. And it was clear the rapper's latest promo was going to impress as she flaunted her very shapely derriere ...more
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Dear Doc - April 29
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Q Dear Doc: As a person who is just getting into orchids, can you suggest ones for me to start with? Pat A Dear Pat: That is a very important consideration. As in almost any field, beginners, I find, need more encouragement. Against that backgr ...more
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Three Decades of Style
Saturday, April 28, 2012
"I can honestly say I have never thought about doing anything else as a career but being a hairstylist. It is indeed my passion, my love, what I excel at," explained Yvonne Anderson, director of La Claire's Coiffeur Co, as she styled her granddaughte ...more
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Fashion Buzz April 28
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge: One year of princess-perfect fashion The duchess, née Kate Middleton, has dazzled fans and fashionistas in her first year of marriage. We share highlights. Fashion Buzz April 28 --> more
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Soft and subtle Nudes
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Spring is as much about colours as it is about soft feminine nudes. Last week we featured some of these looks using luxurious lace and silks, and this week we continue with the soft colour palette, but using knits. We embellished and accessorised wit ...more
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Betsey Johnson files for bankruptcy
Saturday, April 28, 2012
US fashion design house Betsey Johnson LLC has filed for bankruptcy, which will see most of the designer's 63 boutiques close over the next few weeks. The company, which oversees the freestanding Betsey Johnson stores, womenswear and e-commerce, is a ...more
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Evoque: The Special Edition
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Just five copies of the Range Rover Evoque Special Edition, a collaboration between British fashion designer Victoria Beckham and the Land Rover Design team, are headed for the US. The special model debuted last Sunday at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. ...more
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Saturday Hustle April 28
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Last weekend we were blessed with lovely showers of rain. The Saturday Hustle team has been inspired to share our favourite songs about rain. I Can't Stand The Rain Ann Peebles "I can't stand the rain/Against my window/Bringing back sweet memories ...more
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VIDEO: What will Usain Bolt get his girlfriend on her birthday?
Friday, April 27, 2012
Usain Bolt’s belle fashion designer Lubica Slovak celebrates her birthday today Friday, April 27. Although she has no definitive wish list her beau has been known to indulge his belle with designer handbags, intimate dinners and she does have a ...more
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Beyoncé named world's most beautiful woman
Friday, April 27, 2012
Beyoncé has been named as the world's most beautiful woman by People magazine. Smiling serenely from the front cover of the annual special issue, Beyoncé reveals: "I feel more beautiful than I've ever felt because I've given birth. I ha ...more
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Counting Down To The Awards
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Fresh-from-the-farm veggies, chocolate treats and grilled sausages enlivened taste buds at last Monday's three-course Jamaica Observer Food Awards judging session. Journeying into Kingston from Potosi farm in Trelawny were Adam Miller and Marika Ke ...more
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Best Kept Secret # 3 Ristorante Corallo
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Owned by Sherold Limited, the newly renovated Royal Reef hotel in Greenwood, Trelawny, now has a restaurant. Ristorante Corallo ("corallo" meaning coral in Italian) is managed by Ugo Cerri, who moved to Jamaica in August 2011. After being introduced ...more
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Kim Kardashian steps out holding hands with Kanye West
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Her sister Khloe insists that Kim Kardashian's relationship with Kanye West is not serious just yet. But the 34-year-old rapper's outing with girlfriend Kim and the entire Kardashian clan this evening certainly says otherwise. And fittingly Kanye, w ...more
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Wine and food-pairing challenges — Salty Food
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Recently I received a call from Chef Gariel Ferguson of G's BBQ Restaurant to discuss the challenge of pairing wine with his delicious barbecued pig's tail. He suggested that one of the issues had to do with the bitter aftertaste that the very rich m ...more
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Trattoria Tantalises
Thursday, April 26, 2012
It was a gourmet state of mind for the Jamaica Observer Food Awards judges last Tuesday evening. The Wyndham Kingston Hotel laid out a chef's table at its Trattoria Baci restaurant, welcoming the dinner party of judges to dine. The Italian eatery, lo ...more
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Balloon Head
Thursday, April 26, 2012
I've been sharing ideas party planning and offering quick and easy tips on how to make a party special and unique. I've featured banners, loot bags, cupcake toppers and more. After attending a cousin's "Angry Birds" birthday party, and seeing some gr ...more
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VIDEO: Observer Exclusive - Yendi and Chino interview (Pt. 2)
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Page2 sat down with parents-to-be, Daniel ‘Chino’ McGregor and Yendi Phillipps, for a morning-after their big announcement convo. They had us playing the “are they” or “aren’t they” game for a while. But on ...more
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Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to be portrayed in new Rolling Stones film
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The volatile relationship between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards is to be turned into a film. But rather than concentrating of recent rows between the Rolling Stones' the film will focus on their professional and personal relationship in the 1970s. ...more
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VIDEO: Yendi and Chino: What is being said
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The announcement by former Miss Jamaica World and Miss Jamaica Universe Yendi Phillips of her pregnancy on the weekend has generated much discussions among Jamaica Observer readers, with some even questioning why the announcement made the news. Below ...more
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"I got a prison official pregnant while in jail"
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Shamed boxer Mike Tyson has claimed he got a prison worker pregnant while serving a jail sentence. The former world heavyweight champion also revealed the official in question never had the child, though he never divulged if this was because she had ...more
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VDEO: Yendi Phillipps is Pregnant
Monday, April 23, 2012
Yendi Phillipps, first runner-up in the 2010 Miss Universe, announced that she is expecting her first child with dancehall artiste Daniel 'Chino' McGregor, last night. In less than an hour after the announcement on Facebook, over 1,500 fans 'liked' ...more
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America's Next Top Model shake-up!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Modelling is a cut-throat business, just ask Nigel Barker, J Alexander and Jay Manuel. The America's Next Top Model stars have been axed by host and executive producer Tyra Banks. Photographer Barker, 39, runway coach Alexander, 53, and creative dir ...more
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Tatler: More Flag Worries...
Monday, April 23, 2012
A new flag controversy closed an eventful week on The Rock. Fingers are crossed that we own exclusive rights to the Marley premiere that took place at Emancipation Park Thursday last: the vibe, the colourful personalities, the brouhaha over the flag ...more
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The Legend Lives On
Sunday, April 22, 2012
The Rock's rum, coffee, Bolt and Marley have made the wee isle of Jamaica that much bigger on the world map. Of the four, none has resonated more in the psyche of the world than the homegrown reggae superstar. And with the eagerly anticipated Kevin ...more
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My Kingston - George Tait
Sunday, April 22, 2012
What are your earliest memories of Kingston? When I was in Negril, I was told that Kingston was a dangerous place. When I came to Kingston I found it was just like any other city, perhaps just smaller. You really do need someone who knows the city t ...more
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Loose Lips
Sunday, April 22, 2012
A gentleman, nurse, That loves to hear himself talk, And will speak more in a minute Than he will stand to in a month. Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet 11, 4 Oh my, a man that chats too much, a man who does not know whe ...more
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Chile Honours Reckord
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Bin 26 director and Jamaica Observer Thursday Life wine contributor of five years Christopher Reckord was fittingly conferred with The "Orden of Bernardo O'Higgins", by Chilean Ambassador to Jamaica Alfredo Garcia last Thursday at the ambassador's we ...more
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Mondays At The Club
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Invited by returning residents Heather and Renixton Reid to visit them at the Clarendon Association of Returning Residents (The Club) in Four Paths, the SO team ventured there on Monday. We were greeted with open arms, by some who were willing to sha ...more
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Cocktails With: Barbara Blake Hannah
Sunday, April 22, 2012
It's year five of the Jamaica Reggae Festival and its founder/ journalist/ documentarian/author Barbara Blake Hannah, could not be more pleased. Wearing a smile and looking Rasta chic, she greets us poolside on a warm afternoon at the Jamaica Pegasus ...more
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Necessary Luxury - Mureen James
Sunday, April 22, 2012
First and foremost, there's my Digicel BlackBerry. I'm addicted to it as it keeps me connected to work for e-mails and my calendar for those important appointments. Importantly, BlackBerry Messenger helps me stay in touch with my family and close fri ...more
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Roberto Cavalli blasts US style
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Roberto Cavalli approves of neither American fashion nor its arbiter, Queen Anna Wintour. In a video interview aired on D, the weekly style magazine from Italian newspaper La Repubblica, the flamboyant Italian designer unleashed a tirade of abuse aga ...more
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The Beauty Clinic
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Shays Day Spa and Beauty Clinic is the ideal place to get a chic makeover. The establishment, formerly known as Y'ashays Day Spa and Beauty Clinic, made the name change in October of last year, but director Keisha Peynado ensures that "the service is ...more
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