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Obstetrician-gynaecologist Dr Sara Lawrence Lewis, of Charis Women’s Wellness Centre, looks lovely in a green two-piece set she picked up from Style Savvy Boutique.
Nathaniel Stewart
Obstetrician-gynaecologist Dr Sara Lawrence Lewis, of Charis Women’s Wellness Centre, looks lovely in a green two-piece set she picked up from Style Savvy Boutique.
Bright smiles from these ladies as they soak up the night’s celebratory atmosphere. From left: Ann-Dawn Young Sang, president, American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica; Verona Carter, vice-president/general manager, Excelerate Energy Caribbean; and Terry-
Nathaniel Stewart
Bright smiles from these ladies as they soak up the night’s celebratory atmosphere. From left: Ann-Dawn Young Sang, president, American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica; Verona Carter, vice-president/general manager, Excelerate Energy Caribbean; and Terry-Ann Jaja, chief administrative officer, American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica.
Kamina Johnson Smith (right), minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade, joins Amy Tachco, charge d’Affaires, US Embassy Jamaica, in raising a toast.
Nathaniel Stewart
Kamina Johnson Smith (right), minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade, joins Amy Tachco, charge d’Affaires, US Embassy Jamaica, in raising a toast.
Among those a part of the receiving line of the evening are Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Ann Marie Chiappetta (left) and Defense Attaché to Jamaica Lieutenant Commander Luis Preciado.
Nathaniel Stewart
Among those a part of the receiving line of the evening are Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Ann Marie Chiappetta (left) and Defense Attaché to Jamaica Lieutenant Commander Luis Preciado.
Chantelle Richards, people and management manager at Pepsi, glows in a sleek powder-blue maxi, checking the boxes for elegance, ease, and just the right touch of glam.
Nathaniel Stewart
Chantelle Richards, people and management manager at Pepsi, glows in a sleek powder-blue maxi, checking the boxes for elegance, ease, and just the right touch of glam.
Senator Peter Bunting, People’s National Party’s candidate for Manchester Southern, and Senator Audrey Marks, minister with responsibility for efficiency, innovation and digital transformation and the Jamaica Labour Party’s candidate for Manchester N
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Senator Peter Bunting, People’s National Party’s candidate for Manchester Southern, and Senator Audrey Marks, minister with responsibility for efficiency, innovation and digital transformation and the Jamaica Labour Party’s candidate for Manchester North Eastern, share a light moment.
With a glass of Chandon, Sandrea Maynard, pro-vice chancellor for Global Affairs at The University of the West Indies, raises a toast to the evening.
Nathaniel Stewart
With a glass of Chandon, Sandrea Maynard, pro-vice chancellor for Global Affairs at The University of the West Indies, raises a toast to the evening.
Media personality Fae Ellington puts her own spin on the ‘garden chic’ dress code in custom African wear by local designer Valerie Robinson.
Nathaniel Stewart
Media personality Fae Ellington puts her own spin on the ‘garden chic’ dress code in custom African wear by local designer Valerie Robinson.
Yasmin Conroy (right), vice-consul, British High Commission, celebrates her birthday with her colleague and friend, Louise McCollin, political secretary.
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Yasmin Conroy (right), vice-consul, British High Commission, celebrates her birthday with her colleague and friend, Louise McCollin, political secretary.
The sweetest photo opportunity moment with Donna Marie Howe (left), managing director, Jamaica Bauxite Mining Company, and Julian Dixon, CEO of Jamaica Sotheby’s International Realty.
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The sweetest photo opportunity moment with Donna Marie Howe (left), managing director, Jamaica Bauxite Mining Company, and Julian Dixon, CEO of Jamaica Sotheby’s International Realty.
We couldn’t help but stop and stare at Karoline Smith, general manager at Sol Petroleum, who turned heads in a striking Sobelio fit, paired with a custom necklace from Barbados.
Nathaniel Stewart
We couldn’t help but stop and stare at Karoline Smith, general manager at Sol Petroleum, who turned heads in a striking Sobelio fit, paired with a custom necklace from Barbados.
Madison Dunstan, daughter of Senator Audrey Marks, tags along as her mom’s plus one and flashes a bright, cheerful smile for the camera.
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Madison Dunstan, daughter of Senator Audrey Marks, tags along as her mom’s plus one and flashes a bright, cheerful smile for the camera.
What’s a celebration without cake? This year’s sweet centrepiece, a full-size cake shaped like the United States flag, was baked by ROK Hotel for the annual presentation.
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What’s a celebration without cake? This year’s sweet centrepiece, a full-size cake shaped like the United States flag, was baked by ROK Hotel for the annual presentation.
Kimone Shepherd, a radiographer, stylist, and content creator, got creative with her look of the night, pulling pieces from both her own and her husband’s closet to put together a chic, urban ensemble.
Nathaniel Stewart
Kimone Shepherd, a radiographer, stylist, and content creator, got creative with her look of the night, pulling pieces from both her own and her husband’s closet to put together a chic, urban ensemble.
Anecia Levy, transformation manager at Pepsi, is a vision in a red SHEIN dress that hugs her silhouette perfectly.
Nathaniel Stewart
Anecia Levy, transformation manager at Pepsi, is a vision in a red SHEIN dress that hugs her silhouette perfectly.
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Raising a toast to celebrate the 249th anniversary of the United States of America’s independence, Charge d’Affaires Amy Tachco warmly welcomed friends, colleagues, and allies to the lawns of the US Embassy in St Andrew for an early Fourth of July soirée. The elegant ‘garden chic’ affair drew scores of Jamaican politicians, dignitaries, socialites, senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, civil society leaders, and private sector partners, each adding their own spin to the festive atmosphere. Something Extra has the social highlights.