Jamaica Gleaner Flair
Published: Monday Monday | September 21, 2009
Let's Spice things up
Grace Hamilton, otherwise called Spice, is an entertainer known for her raunchy dancehall lyrics. But, what some people don't know is that outside of dancehall, she is a businesswoman. Spice says her venture into the world of fashion is not far-fetched... Read More...
Women with vision
First Global Bank is moving ahead to conclude the final leg of this year's Vision programme. To that end, today it will host a special forum for Jamaica's next generation of women, giving young women from some of the Corporate Area schools ... Read More...
Dr Alison Cross' passion for education
Her technique for making people comfortable is remarkable. It's something she learned as a teenager and during her reign as Miss Jamaica World in 1985. Now, more than two decades later, she has not lost that charm and beauty, and Dr Alison Cross ... Read More...
FLAIR COUPLE - United in love
On August 1, Dean Kitson and Charmaine Wright became Mr and Mrs Kitson when they exchanged vows at Hope Fellowship Ministries, Molynes Road, St Andrew.The bride was immaculately dressed in a white, spaghetti-strap gown from David's Bridal... Read More...
HEALTH & FITNESS - Keisha goes to bootcamp
The Gleaner's Keisha Shakespeare-Blackmore will share her experience as one of a number of media and other personalities who will be on the Shakti Autumn Equinox Wellness Boot Camp for the next eight weeks. It will be held at the Shakti Mind Body Fitness Centre at Bedford Park Ave... Read More...
KELLY'S WORLD - Back to school
If you're feeling somewhat depressed, agitated, rushed and yet dreary, you have an acute case of back to schoolitis!Not yet officially listed as a real condition (but give it time, trust me), everybody even remotely connected to the school... Read More...
Celebrating Miss Lou
Louise Bennett Coverly is a cultural icon who is sure to remain in the minds and hearts of Jamaicans for years to come. The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is doing its part to ensure that this remains so. Read More...
LAWS OF EVE - Can a child's name be changed without one parent's consent?
In last week's article I explored the question of whether it is necessary for a woman to do a deed poll to revert to her maiden name after she is divorced. The response was overwhelming and, naturally... Read More...
FE-MAIL TIES - Our heritage is our wealth
In 1996 when former South African President Nelson Mandela spoke of how cultural heritage had the 'profound power to help build a new nation', he was making a call to South Africans of all ethnic groups to claim their identity in the new South... Read More...
Get your tan on with Jamaica Browning Coffee Tanning Oil
CAN'T GET enough of the aromatic scent of coffee? Would you like to achieve a chocolate brown tan that lasts longer than the average one? Well, if your answer is yes to both or at least one of the above questions, you are possibly in for a treat with the Jamaica Browning Coffee Tanning Oil... Read More...
The other woman (Pt II)
Last week's Sex and Relationship article, 'Being the other woman', explored the topic of women knowingly establishing relationships with men who are already involved in stable relationships. The women on the side are generally given rules and regulations... Read More...
Flair's commandments - Women vs women
Women, sometimes we are not nice to each other. If we are friends there are certain things we should NEVER do to one another. Check out the list below and look within yourself... Read More...
To shave or not to shave(Men's issue of August 31)
I was surprised to read that so many of the men in your recent Flair feature said the reason for shaving their armpits and pubic area is that they sweat a lot when they are unshaved.I found out years ago when I tried it (still not sure why) that the... Read More...
SINGULAR SUBJECTS - Get your copy of 'The Dead Yard'
There is a book now making the rounds slowly, subtly and secretly. It is titled The Dead Yard: Tales of Modern Jamaica and its author is Ian Thomson. He was welcomed by a select group of the island's residents into their homes to talk ... Read More...
HONOURING EXCELLENCE ...Dr Carolyn Gomes
This week, Flair turns the spotlight on Dr Jennifer Carolyn Gomes, an ardent advocate for human rights who will next month receive the Order of Merit for her contribution in that field. For Dr Gomes, the news of the award came as a shock. She was in her office one day... Read More...
