The Gleaner used the occasion of the 'Downtown Comes Alive' promotion to shop for orphans at the Missionaries of the Poor's Bethlehem Home located in downtown Kingston. Leading The Gleaner's shoppers, which included artiste Latifa 'Tifa' Brown, was its Deputy Managing Director, Christopher Barnes. The gifts will be presented to the home in time for Christmas.

Michael Ammar (right), owner of Ammars, injects a little humour into the conversation as he helps Christopher Barnes (left), The Gleaner's deputy managing director, and Terry-Anne Wilson, corporate affairs officer, to make the right choice of children's items for the Bethlehem Home. - photos by Norman Grindley/Chief Photographer

Above: Mayor of Kingston Desmond McKenzie (left) points out the features of a shirt to Senator Dwight Nelson, Minister of National Security, and Christopher Barnes, The Gleaner's deputy managing director. The three were taking part in Wednesday's 'Christmas in the City: Downtown Comes Alive' shopping spree. They were at Ammar's on King Street.

Female dancehall deejay Tifa (right) examines two bags while shopping at Matar Hanna during the 'Christmas In The City: Downtown Comes Alive' promotion on Wednesday. Tifa was at the store purchasing gifts for orphans at the Missionaries of the Poor's Bethlehem Home located in downtown Kingston. - photo by Marlon Vickerman

Vendors on Beckford Street in downtown Kingston in the 'Christmas in the City: Downtown Comes Alive'.