Ruth Straw (right), owner of De GAP, and Lorraine Mayne are in a jovial mood at the fifth anniversary celebration and store opening at the Hilton Kingston Jamaica on Saturday evening.

It's the month when there is at least one party happening somewhere in the island, and we will take you to the ones you've missed.

On Sunday, December 6, friends of Lucien Tai Ten Quee held a benefit for him at The Deck, on Trafalgar Road. Douglas Orane also celebrated his 62nd birthday at the venue with his family and friends. Here he dances with his daughter Zhara. - Colin Hamilton/Freelance Photographer

Young, fresh and beautiful Blanch Burke at Janet Genus' 50th birthday party last Saturday night, at Villa Sonate, Cardiff Hall, Runaway Bay in St Ann. - photo by Janet Silvera

Jodex Williams (left) and Kadeen Simpson pose for the cameras at Genus Pharmacy's Janet Genus' 50th birthday party. - photo by Janet Silvera

Pat Clarke (centre), public relations manager at Breezes Runaway Bay, with contestants in the upcoming Miss Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) competition, who were hosted at the hotel recently. The competition will be on December 11, and the women will be judged on deportment, personality and how knowledgeable they are about the Bank of Jamaica. The competition will be the main entertainment event at the BOJ's Christmas party. - Contributed

From left: Fashion designer Courtney Washington, Carol Campbell, Vivette Smith, Clive Thompson and Everyln Sammuels (in front), at the Fashion Meets Art show, held at 44 Lady Musgrave Road on December 6. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

Goldeneye's Kathy Snipper (left) and the talented 007 Grace Jones at the Usain Bolt 9:58 SuperParty at Richmond Estate in St Ann last Saturday night. - photo by Janet Silvera