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Lifestyle
#JFDF 2 Down 5 More To Go
So much to eat, so little time! And with the success of Pork Palooza on Saturday, the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival (JFDF) team is gearing up for Wednesday's staging of Chopstix. The jury's out as to whether the 'other white meat' or Oriental cuisine is The Rock's preferred nosh. Rest... Read More
A week of fabulous fare at JFDF
Jamaica's passion for the 'other white meat' was evident Saturday evening as patrons tantalised their taste buds with all things pork at the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival's (JFDF) Pork Palooza. The trek to St Peter's Rock on Sunday for D'vine elicited effusive praise from guests who enjoyed a... Read More
Vows - Love - All!
When First Nations Regional Adult Education Centre teacher Jasmine Gauthier-Esdon met Guertin Electric electrician Shawn Lukassen at a soccer league match in 2008 where she was the referee, neither of them knew that by final whistle the score would be love-all! Read More
The Emotional Impact of Flowers in the Home
Studies have proven there is a link between mood improvement and flowers. Flowers and plants may seem like the least important part of accessorising a space; however, they can have a big impact on the look and feel of a room. Read More
Social Media on the Sand Takes 5
There was non-stop tweeting at Beaches Turks & Caicos two weekends ago as 100 elite digital mom bosses spent five days engaging in modern-day marketing secrets from some of the world's brightest business entrepreneurs. The 5th annual “Social... Read More
My Kingston - Jordan Chin
What's your middle name?Ricardo. What's your earliest childhood memory?Travelling with my family to hotels on the north coast. What's your definition of life? Read More
Cocktails With… Lauren Dear
What's your drink of choice?Aperol Spritz. You have recently returned home and opened L House Events and Florals. Tell us about it and what we can expect. Read More
The Understated Luxury of Helmer
SO is once again delighted to spotlight Rock-born Shevanne Helmer and her two daughters Danielle and Michelle, the design trio behind the Helmer label. Their latest collection, which was unveiled on Thursday, October 10, at Sotheby's London, is according to Shevanne, a... Read More
Container Gardening
With high-rise options more visible than ever, container gardening might just become your best option! Read More
Graduation Make-up: Mekelia lays down the law
Law school graduate and make-up artist Mekelia Green has dominated graduation make-up looks for the past three years, but with a promotion from legal intern to the position of legal associate at Barita Investments Ltd she has decided to pass the baton to other up-and-coming make-up... Read More
Frenchmen Weekend: Rise Up Breakfast Beach Cooler Party
Last Saturday, the Frenchmen Weekend team invited patrons to tote coolers stocked with liquor and they in turn would provide breakfast, music and a pristine beach to party on. Hundreds turned out to Pearly Beach, Ocho Rios for the Rise Up Breakfast Beach Cooler Party. Read More
Fun, Fashion and Food at Frenchmen Foreplay
To call Frenchmen Foreplay a party would be a mistake; it was an experience. Pearly Beach, Ocho Rios was transformed into a funland last Sunday as hundreds of patrons came out in their best beach attire for Frenchmen's favourite finale event. Read More
Oh, Carol Aina!
Carol Aina's village means everything to her. This was clear on National Heroes' Day when the Norman Manley Law School principal was conferred with an Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander. Read More
Patty Hill From to the lawns of King's House
From humble beginnings in Patty Hill, Hanover, Carmen Brown-Morrow never dreamed that she'd cross the lawns of King's House to accept the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer. On National Heroes' Day, Brown- Morrow was recognised by the nation for her contribution to the field of... Read More
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