All Woman
LAWRENCE...takes pride in her shoulder-length natural hair
LIKE having the menses and transitioning from primary to secondary school, the first relaxer is viewed as a rite of passage into adulthood for many young girls. Some who could not wait to be handed such a gift prior to their primary school graduation night can attest to throwing towels and pyjamas over their heads, flashing them from side to side as they would a flowing mane of hair....more
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Monday, November 02, 2009
An answered prayer he is to me My greatest blessing she'll always be. And so this day we'll pledge our love In front of family, friends and God above....more 28 comments
Monday, November 02, 2009
Dear Mrs Macaulay, Could you please advise me of possible steps I could take to get financial support from the mother of my son (12) who has been living in England for the past 11 years? The problem is, I do not know her whereabouts in England. However, her parents who live here in Jamaica know and they have kept all contact information from me. I will be most grateful if you could advise me accordingly....more 27 comments
Toni Thorne - Philanthropist, entrepreneur and inspiration
Monday, November 02, 2009
AT a time when youths are being bombarded with negative influences and unproductive choices, Toni Thorne, 22-year-old aspiring lawyer and CEO of Bajan company BoUik, shows us that enterprise and entrepreneurship can provide a substantial part of the solution. She describes BoUik as a "fashion line with a twist" and explains that the profits are used to fund her philanthropic interests - in particular the issue of HIV/AIDS....more 5 comments
Andrea Bryan is Grizzly's iron lady
Monday, November 02, 2009
HER warm, captivating smile cannot be missed, neither can her unmistakable friendly demeanour go unnoticed. But a few minutes with Andrea Bryan, general manager of Grizzly's Entertainment Limited, and you will undoubtedly find that her true strength lies in her strong resolve, and penchant for being an iron lady even when adversity knocks at her door....more 8 comments
Monday, November 02, 2009
WE started the series three weeks ago on the premise that experts say that writing things down helps sometimes - and many have advocated the use of journals to get pent-up feelings out. The letters then came flowing in - from those who wanted to say something to someone who broke their hearts; someone whose forgiveness they sought; to apologise to, or to say thanks. This week we present the final letters of the very popular 'Notes...' series....more 18 comments
Monday, November 02, 2009
MANY women who have been bitten by the love bug have found themselves acting foolishly when love seems to throw all reason out the door. Listed below are some of the crazy things women have been doing in an effort to impress the men in their lives, things that should be placed on your list of no-nos, whether you're deeply in or out of love....more 5 comments
Children get abduction-prevention training
Monday, November 02, 2009
NOW, more than ever, children need to learn to defend themselves and being cognisant of this, the Jamaica Self-Defence Academy (JSDA) has started offering self-defence training to children as young as four years old....more 2 comments
Monday, November 02, 2009
The word aloe is derived from the Arabic word Alloeh, which means shiny or bitter. The aloe is a succulent plant with a lot of water in its leaves and is part of the lily and onion family. There are many types of aloe plants and the best known of all is aloe barbadensis or aloe vera, which means true aloe....more 3 comments
Understanding sexual disorders — Part 3
Monday, November 02, 2009
Premature ejaculation Premature ejaculation occurs when the man is unable to hold his ejaculatory process for a sufficient length of time while the penis is inserted in the vagina. Some men even ejaculate even before the penis enters the vagina. Again, the disorder must present some amount of distress to one or both partners....moreMonday, November 02, 2009
Last Thursday, October 29, the Jamaica Observer held its first Fashion's Night Out Kingston. FNO was amazing for both shoppers and store owners, offering five hours of discounted shopping, as shoppers stormed the malls and the off-the-beaten-track boutiques. One thing is certain - there's nothing like retail therapy... not to mention a great sale....moreIs it OK to relax my hair while pregnant?
Monday, November 02, 2009
Dear Dr Mitchell, I just wanted to know, is it OK to relax/process my hair while pregnant, especially during the last few days? I'm two weeks away from giving birth. Also, I wanted to know the use of the basin that the nurses ask us to bring along when coming in for delivery....more 6 comments
Doubling up on birth control just as effective as emergency pill — doc
Monday, November 02, 2009
USING emergency contraceptive is a way to prevent pregnancy if you had sex without using birth control, if your birth control method failed, if you forgot to take your pill, if the condom broke or came off, if your diaphragm slipped, or if you were raped....more 3 comments
Monday, October 26, 2009
The mid-morning setting at the University of the West Indies chapel, Mona provided the perfect atmosphere for the marriage of Nicole Holness and Darren Downie on Saturday, August 22, 2009. The affair, a true celebration of love and friendship, was witnessed by the couple's closest relatives and friends....more 12 comments
Beverly Stewart's Soul successes
Monday, October 26, 2009
THEY say if at first you don't succeed, get up and try again, and this is exactly what Beverly Stewart did, when after being involved with at least four failed businesses, she started her own company a couple years ago....more 3 comments
Monday, October 26, 2009
As Miss Jamaica World 2009 Kerrie Baylis prepares for her departure, All Woman shares details of her fabulous wardrobe as well as her absolute necessities for the Miss World competition slated for Johannesburg, South Africa....more 39 comments
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