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Dr Hillary Hines (right) and mom, Dr Hopelin Hines, share a stylish moment as they show their support at Anna’s Kicking Ass Karaoke Fundraiser.
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Something Extra | Friday

Every note carried a purpose at Anna’s Kicking Ass Karaoke Fundraiser last Sunday, as supporters rallied behind Anna-Maria Toby in her fight against Stage IV breast cancer. More than an afternoon of entertainment, the fundraiser rallied support for Toby, who is seeking to raise $5 million for specialised treatment in Florida. With karaoke, camaraderie and a cause worth singing for, the event struck a chord with supporters. Something Extra brings you the highlights.

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Assessing the just-wrapped event, Negril Universal Film Festival (NUFF) Founder Gareth Cobran said, “I am happy that all the preparation that we made was worth it”.
16 Oct, 2026 0

A ‘reel’ good time - NUFF delivers four days of film, fellowship and culture

The reviews are in. Audience members attending last weekend’s staging of the Negril Universal Film Festival (NUFF) gave the event an enthusiastic thumbs-up. Feasting on a curated showcase of feature…
Realtor Elizabeth Oliver (left) joins mother-daughter duo Shari Clarke and little Arya Soman at the second Pink Power weekly workout session.
15 Oct, 2026 0

Something Extra | Thursday

Jamaica Reach to Recovery (JR2R) brought the energy to Emancipation Park in New Kingston for the second instalment of its Pink Power weekly workout sessions. Held every Thursday throughout October,…
Jasinth Peddie, breast cancer survivor and member of Jamaica Reach to Recovery, encourages women to prioritise their breast health, seek support and embrace life after diagnosis.
14 Oct, 2026 0

I was not backing down –Jasinth Peddie

Just a week before her 58th birthday, Jasinth Peddie received news that would change how she viewed her health and her life. Now 60, the trust and pension funds officer reflects on her breast cancer…
Coming together for a photo are (from left) Heatha Miller-Bennett, member of parliament for Hanover Western, Lennox Fray, councillor, Hopewell division, and Andria Dehaney Grant, deputy mayor of Lucea.
14 Oct, 2026 0

Something Extra | Wednesday

Princess Grand Jamaica rolled out the red carpet for the 33rd World Travel Awards Caribbean and Americas Gala Ceremony on Sunday night, without actually laying one on the floor. Truth be told, it…
Their wedding celebrations spanned two countries, beginning with a traditional Ghanaian ceremony in Brampton, Ontario, on June 1, 2024, and continuing in Jamaica the following year.
13 Oct, 2026 0

Island Wedding |The Nuamahs celebrate love in Portland

After a decade of friendship, love and shared milestones, Abigail Abu and Ian Nuamah chose the picturesque Trident Castle in Port Antonio, Portland, for their destination wedding last September. But…
‘Bombshell Weekend’ creator and executive producer Petegay Gentles (left) celebrates the series’ partnership with official beverage partner Red Stripe Flavours alongside Junior Brand Manager Laurice Griffiths.
13 Oct, 2026 0

Something Extra | Tuesday

‘Bombshell Weekend’, an eight-episode digital reality series featuring 20 Jamaican content creators, premiered at Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records in Marketplace, St Andrew, last Thursday. Created…
Robert Glasper delivers a direct and powerful message on the red carpet for ‘14th’.
12 Oct, 2026 0

Something Extra | Monday

The premiere of Ava DuVernay’s 14th brings together film and conversations about citizenship, equal protection and the legacy of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. A companion to…
A firm believer in the power of perspective, Sonita Abrahams Burrowes sees each day as an opportunity to choose happiness, health and contentment, viewing even life’s setbacks as lessons that can guide a change in direction.
11 Oct, 2026 0

Sonita Abrahams Burrowes: Grounded in 50 years of yoga

As she lies on the mat, taking deep, intentional breaths during a 12-minute sound bath at the close of a session at Afya Yoga Studio, Sonita Abrahams Burrowes wears a familiar, satisfied smile. It is…
Norway resident contract manager Nickosha Arnold-Johansen (left) and her Switzerland-based twin, public relations manager and stylist Noella Arnold-Arnold are back on The Rock for the buzzed-about film festival’s opening night.
11 Oct, 2026 0

Sunday Social

Rebranded the Negril Universal Film Festival (NUFF), the Gareth-Cobran-created valentine to Afro-centric films, including shorts, features, and documentaries returned for its seventh staging on the…