Donna's dream
Donna Duncan-Scott is one of five Jamaican women who will be receiving the First Global Bank/Flair Woman of Vision Award. Over the next few weeks Flair will highlight the Jamaican women who have made tremendous contributions to our country. Her laughter frequently pierces the atmosphere...
Wanted: Equal political representation - Women's Rights are human rights
Flair continues its series on women's rights as discussed by the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and presented in the booklet 'CEDAW for Jamaicans'.Wanted: Equal political representationWomen are 51 per...
Protecting our women
In fulfilling its mandate to eliminate all forms of violence against women, Woman Inc held the second of their public forums on 'Emerging Trends' at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston last Monday. Executive director of the Bureau of Women's Affairs...
Candice Vernon - Jamaican film-maker on the rise
When others settle for being a just a pretty face on camera, Candice Vernon is busy making strides as one of the few Jamaican black women in the American film making industry. Vernon, 26, is a graduate of Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States of America (USA)....
Flair briefs
Jamaican gets Golden Torch - On March 22, Jamaican-born Dr Celia Earle was presented with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Golden Torch Award. She was selected as the 2008 Outstanding Woman in Technology.
Just fight already!
The great thing about Jamaican politicians (well, politicians in general really) is that regardless of whether they are performing their duties, they always bring a smile to the face. Take the case of the sitting of Parliament in which the integrity of Roger Clarke was called into question....
How to incorporate Flair's top 5 trends in one day
It's casual Friday and you have an important business meeting with advertising executives in the morning, a photo shoot for work on the road, a lunch date with the girls, all before hitting a club in the evening. Obviously, you want to show off your wardrobe to maximum effect....
Tamara Beckford: Miss Jamaica UK
Tamara Beckford has the ability to illuminate any room with her captivating smile, and her bubbly, charismatic personality.photo by Richard Morais Former Miss Jamaica UK, Tamara Beckford, who was in the island recently with her family, shares her...
Would you buy condoms, pads?
Most men can identify with feeling awkward when first being asked to pick up feminine hygiene products. Women experience a similar twinge in the pit of their stomachs when purchasing a box of condoms. But with changing times, has this apprehension become rare?
Understanding your allergies
Many Jamaicans are often plagued by the dreadful discomfort of allergies and sinusitis. Dr Hugh Ashman, consultant ear, nose and throat specialist at the University Hospital of the West Indies, gave an insightful presentation on respiratory allergies...
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