Jamaica Gleaner Flair
Published: Monday Monday | November 30, 2009
COVER STORY - Deane Shepherd expands his horizons
At the age of 32, Deane Shepherd is already the driving force behind three companies which represent aspects of his personality and experience. The brainchild of Blueprint Consulting, and Lifestyle, Shepherd, after spending seven years in the corporate world... Read More...
Flair's bachelor dresses for the season!
The females went crazy over him after seeing his photo when it first appeared among the other contestants in the Flair's Most Eligible Bachelor edition. Read More...
Courtney Washington Collection for Kingston
After introducing his Courtney Washington Collection at Fashionweek in June, this year, the high-fashion designer whose creations have graced leading celebrities and personalities around the globe, will, by popular demand, on Sunday, December 6... Read More...
Gleaner girls go ga-ga over Flair's top bachelor
He brought screams to the lips of one of his most ardent admirers in The Gleaner's editorial department. Up close, his pearly whites gleamed whiter and his smile is even more captivating than his pictures told. Flair's most eligible bachelor 2009, Trudane Hardware... Read More...
Reality sinks in for Rhodes scholar
Two days after Alecia Johns was named Jamaica's Rhodes Scholar for 2010, the weight and wonder of the distinction was just beginning to sink in."Honestly, it felt so surreal," said Johns, a 22-year-old lawyer-in-training... Read More...
Shaggy: For sick children's sake - Pt 2
In yesterday's Outlook, we looked at how internationally acclaimed singer/philanthropist, Orville 'Shaggy' Burrell, came to be the driving force behind the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation and the Shaggy and Friends concert series. A Gleaner-sponsored... Read More...
LAWS OF EVE - A restraining order
The provisions of the Domestic Violence Act provide some of the most powerful remedies to persons who are exposed to the threat of, or have actually suffered, physical, mental and verbal abuse in the home. These are available to men... Read More...
Diary of a pregnant HIV-positive girl: One year later
Last year, our series of articles (Diary of an HIV-positive pregnant girl) featured a young woman, Gabrielle, who, at the time, was 19 years old, pregnant with her second child and HIV positive. Flair followed her sorrowful journey. She experienced a series... Read More...
The changing face of prostitution
Scantily clad women, inviting cars driving by to stop, is a hallmark of a prostitution hot spot. Sections of New Kingston and Port Henderson in Portmore are two areas where the practice is popular. It used to be prevalent late at night or in the wee hours of the morning. Read More...
Delayed ejaculation, blessing or curse
Some of the biggest sexual concerns of men, and by extension their partners, are their insecurities concerning sexual performances. One of these, which happens to be a common complaint, is premature ejaculation. This is where the man ejaculates ... Read More...
Kristina and her Bold
The lucky woman who won a BlackBerry Bold, courtesy of Digicel, visited The Gleaner's North Street offices to collect her prize. Kristina Cassell won after she voted to select Flair's Most Eligible Bachelor for 2009.... Read More...
A special moment in time
September 20, was a very special day for Michael Orrett and Desreen Williams. At 3 p.m., inside the Ocho Rios Seventh-day Adventist church in St Ann, they became one in a ceremony officiated by Pastor Gary Fletcher. The reception followed at Holiday Haven... Read More...
Financial Freedom - Invest in yourself and your country (Pt 3)
We welcome these positive signs suggesting that better economic times are ahead.Tips for Coping. 1. Establish yourself and offspring first so that you will be equipped to assist others. Those who have achieved some financial freedom tend to be the best volunteers... Read More...
Giving on a budget
If you are among those who are lucky enough to be able to afford gifts for loved ones this Christmas, the ideas in the next 11 pages will be of help to you. The shopping areas have started to take on a festive look and feel, and merchants are hoping to cash... Read More...
Buying gifts for women
Even with millions of products in the market solely for women - shoes, bags, makeup, wallets, watches, jewellery, etc. - men still find it hard to buy presents for them. This is even more difficult at Christmas... Read More...
REGGAE MARATHON FEATURE - 10 Road Race Tips
So, you have decided to get fit and to make the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K one of the 'musts' on your fitness enhancing to-do list? As you head to the event in Negril on December 5, here is some good advice to remember... Read More...
HEALTH & FITNESS - Boot camp is finally over!
Whew! Boot camp at Shakti Mind Body and Fitness has ended. My eight weeks of torture have come to an end. But, to be honest, I already miss it.When I first began, it was a very rough journey for me. My bones creaked as I tried to stretch them into positions... Read More...
KELLY'S WORLD - Dem crash Barack 'ting'!
Well, this is how you know the world has really changed: white folks crashing a black man's party.If there was ever a satirical, stereotype-filled movie or comedy sketch about a glitzy party/dinner being crashed, it would usually... Read More...
Colouring those greys: Man's best kept secret
Women have botox and various other cosmetic procedures, while men, well, men dye their hair. All in a bid to cling to their youth. An increasing number of middle-aged Jamaican men (many of whom are well-known), have resorted to dying their hair, while others have been doing ... Read More...
Global campaign to end violence against women
As the world commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, the United Nations was kicking off a '16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women' campaign. During this period, governments and civil society groups... Read More...
