Byron battles cancer of the bladder
When the leader of Jamaica's most popular band Byron Lee was stricken with cancer of the bladder in October last year, his 50-year music career was put on hold. But, when a man discovers blood in his urine, it is not to be taken lightly. After he visited urologist...
Adam Stewart - The next generation of CEOs
Flair spoke with our 2006 eligible bachelor about the pace of his climb to the top and his plans for Sandals Resorts International.Barbara Ellington: Describe your first job with the company.Adam Stewart: It was the best job ever, at 16, I got the job...
Two Jamaicans among 100 black screen icons
Jamaican playwright/ director Trevor Rhone and actor/musician Jimmy Cliff have been nominated among the 100 Black Screen Icons in film and television spanning over the last 100 years. The two are the only Jamaicans who have been nominated.
Practical points about probate
Last week, we highlighted some practical points to note when preparing a will. The next logical question is, "what should one do when a loved one dies and leaves behind a will?" It will be necessary for the executors to apply for a grant of probate in order...
What makes your phone so smart
The term 'smartphone' may simply be defined as a full-featured mobile phone with personal computer-like functions. Or better yet, a cellular phone that's almost a computer. There are quite a few of these phones available on the market. You have the Palm Treos...
Too much partying
I went to a party the other night (don't get excited is work mi working 'cause I have no life). Anyway, the invite said 9:00 p.m. p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Of course, when I got there at about 9:40, I was in a group of 10 and the security guards.
Do people really want change?
Despite their profession, some of our local taxi men are either well read or keep up with current affairs better than some 'intellectuals'.So, while I was grabbing a ride to Constant Spring one evening, Joe started to talk about governments, their negative policies and how ....
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