Gear up for Beijing
Jamaicans beamed with pride on Friday as we watched our athletes hold our national flag and walk into the Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest) in China. On August 14, our first set of athletes take to the track in the 100m heats and hurdles...
Our Olympian women
Today, Flair pays tribute to some of our most outstanding female athletes who are now flying the flag high in Bejiing, China. Sherone Simpson is just two days shy of her 24th birthday which she will celebrate on Wednesday in Beijing, China.
KELLY'S WORLD - Jamaicans all over
Last week, three incidents reminded me about some of the things that sum up Jamaicans. First of all, we make news whether for the right or wrong reasons (wherever we go). Then we are supremely creative and when we plan, it comes out beautifully. And some a wi salt bad...
SINGULAR SUBJECTS - Those violent words of 'endearment'?
The Soloist - Girls, let's talk seriously. I don't know about you, but I am certainly tired of the violent terms used to describe the sex act; or lovemaking for that matter. No, delete that. There could be absolutely no love intended from the way many men refer ...
Drama on the streets
The Women's Resource and Outreach Centre (WROC) will be taking theatre to the street corners in Kingston in the near future as they recently launched their Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) community outreach...
LAWS OF EVE - Unable to sell the family home ... although I am the sole owner
A reader wrote to say that she was the sole registered owner of property which is the family home, and had devised that entire property to her only child under her will. In this article, I want to explore the consequences of the reader's actions in light of the provisions...
Fe-mail ties - Real-life queens
When last did you meet a queen? Sure, we know of queens in folklore and fables, and in mythical tales told in dream spaces, too often reserved for children. In history, we've also heard of conquering lionesses - from Nanny of the Maroons of Jamaica, to Nana Yaa Asantewaa...
The detox diet
Detox diets are becoming increasingly popular. Because of health reasons, and as people become more health conscious, various types of detox dieting are considered. Detox diets are expected to eliminate toxins or other contaminants from the body...
Coping with breast cancer
Dr Jennifer Mamby-Alexander is a cancer survivor. This week, we present the first of a three-part series in which she gives advice on how to cope having been there herself.
'Summerproof' your hair
Summer and heat are like peas in a pod, you won't normally experience one without the other. During this time of year, there is always the urge to have a great time with family and friends and normally, these activities entail being outside under the burning sun...
Flair couple
A host of family and friends witnessed the exchange of vows between Gordon Leon McKenzie Palmer, MD, and Tiffany Leigh Allen at a truly spectacular ceremony at the Meadowbrook United Church.
Speed dating
People are willing to try almost anything in the name of love. And it wouldn't hurt if they were to clock a record time doing it. Speed dating, which is basically timed dating, is not a new concept, especially in major cities...
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