2007: Winners and losers
Personally, 2007 was better than '06, but for many it sucked. Here's my somewhat crazy look at some (and I stress some) of what caught my eye in the past year. WINNERS - Veronica Campbell- Brown: Her 100-metre gold medal performance at the World Championships was inspiring.
Marriage made in 'light-beer' heaven
After Red Stripe's communications director, Maxine Whittingham (now Osborne), and husband, chief financial officer, JPS, Gary Osborne, exchanged wedding vows and jumped the broom, family and friends gave the couple a standing ovation signalling the end of the formalities. ...
Sisters wed
Walderston, Manchester: A double wedding at the Mizpah Pentecostal Church in Manchester on Saturday, December 22, defied convention when two sisters and their sweethearts tied the knot. Scores of well-wishers joined the Elliott clan to witness the nuptials of 64-year-old ...
FEMINISATION OF HIV/AIDS
On Friday, December 1, the world celebrated the 9th World AIDS Day. With approximately 40 million persons infected with the virus worldwide, and millions of new infections occurring each year, this disease is the deadliest that has ever affected the human race. ...
The emotional trauma of early teen sex
The pressure to have sex is one of the major issues that have plagued teenagers for decades. With hormones raging and peer pressure the urge for sexual exploration will increase. Some will give into the urge but they should consider both the physical risk and emotional turmoil.
Are investment clubs really Ponzi schemes?
For those who believe in making New Year's resolutions, efforts to earn higher financial rewards are likely to be at the top of the list.These could include finding a new job or becoming a member of the newest investment club...
Is your workout extinct?
As we go into a new year, the priority on most of our resolutions list is hitting the gym to shed those extra pounds or just to get in shape. But you had the same resolution last year and it didn't work, wonder why? Chances are you're using the same lifting techniques that originated...
Montegonians party like rock stars
Montego Bay, being the celebrated city it is, should come as no surprise that it was a celebrity hot spot this holiday season.Star sightings were many as celebs came for Christmas and stayed to ring in the New Year! For Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Marguerite's by the Sea...
World Wise sponsors Miss Jamaica Universe 2008
World Wise Partners is now the title sponsor of Miss Jamaica Universe 2008. Pulse Investments Ltd, licensee of the Jamaica preliminary to Miss Universe, has expressed its pleasure with the support World Wise will provide for the event, under an agreement signed last November.
Fashion trends for 2008
Fashion trends that started in 2007 did not disappear with the pop of a champagne bottle, or with the sound of fireworks lighting up the sky.Instead, some spilled over into 2008. From oversize bags and blouses to wedge-heeled shoes, some trends are here for a while.
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