Lightning Bolt!
At the 2008 Jamaica International Invitational Track Meet on May 3, the National Stadium erupted into a frenzy. World Junior 200 metres champion, Usain Bolt, became the second-fastest man in history, clocking 9.76 seconds in the 100 metres. Now, everyone's waiting to see...
Jamaican doctor honoured
Last year, Dr Halda Shaw was honoured at the 105th annual conference and assembly of the National Medical Association of America (NMA). This was an award in his name, The Halda Claudius Shaw, DDS.MD. MS. (ORL) Award. The award will go to West Indian doctors for service...
LAWS OF EVE - Do we really have 'gay rights' in Jamaica?
The recent response by Prime Minister Golding to questions asked during a BBC interview about homosexuals has evoked diverse comments. These comments range from outrage at the fact that the prime minister would openly promote discrimination against homosexuals by stating...
Mi get di ting!
(NB If you start something, you'd better finish it.)By the time you read this, I might not have physically received the licence in my palm, but I passed my driving test on the second attempt.Yep, I am now a member of the driving public.
The new Robert MacMillan… for Halifax conference
When Flair's popular feature, 'Guess Who?', made a joke about the Robert MacMillan of today versus the one in his 20s, he was quick to inform us that he is on his way back to his trim frame. So, what is the secret? Robert is on a special diet and we asked him ...
Barry Moncrieffe - Couture in black and white
This month, Flair turns the spotlight on Barry Moncrieffe, another in our series on designers who have placed the local fashion industry on the map. Barry Moncrieffe has a passion for fashion, coupled with a love affair with black and white...
Michael Lee Chin receives Lifetime Achievement Award
A lifetime achievement award was bestowed on Michael Lee Chin, chairman of Portland Holdings Inc, by the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) at the prestigious Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada, on May 2.
Securing your car
This is the second in our series by John Azar of King Alarm on ways that women can ensure their safety at home, out on the streets, in their cars and in general surroundings.Just over a week ago, yet another female motorist was attacked close to...
Is there a doctor in the house?
Five years ago, Richard Peterson was taking the train to Long Island in New York when he saw a gorgeous, young lady also boarding.He followed her to the same 'car', and was pleased to see that she was exiting at the same station.
Ideal weight for children
This is the final in our series of articles on how to help overweight children stay healthy. Healthy weight for childrenAn increasing number of teenagers are overweight, and if no intervention is made, 80 per cent of them will stay overweight as adults.
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