Sat | Apr 4, 2026

Something Extra | Saturday

Published:Saturday | April 4, 2026 | 12:42 AM
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Deane Shepherd, chief executive officer and founder of The Special Events Group and Blueprint Events, is perfectly on brand, bringing the “blue” in Blueprint to life.
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Deane Shepherd, chief executive officer and founder of The Special Events Group and Blueprint Events, is perfectly on brand, bringing the “blue” in Blueprint to life.
Chef Jacqui Tyson (left), CEO and founder of From Thought to Finish, pairs up with Ingrid Banton, marketing officer at The Best Dressed Chicken, for a quick photo.
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Chef Jacqui Tyson (left), CEO and founder of From Thought to Finish, pairs up with Ingrid Banton, marketing officer at The Best Dressed Chicken, for a quick photo.
Nicole Hall-Noble, senior manager of commercial marketing at CB Foods, stuns in an oversized pinstriped suit, putting her own twist on business casual.
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Nicole Hall-Noble, senior manager of commercial marketing at CB Foods, stuns in an oversized pinstriped suit, putting her own twist on business casual.
Spotted are business duo Jahmar Smith (left) and Javed Simpson of J&J Luxe Events Ja.
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Spotted are business duo Jahmar Smith (left) and Javed Simpson of J&J Luxe Events Ja.
Shelly-Ann Weeks, author and activist, brings a vibrant energy in a striking red ensemble.
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Shelly-Ann Weeks, author and activist, brings a vibrant energy in a striking red ensemble.
Fresh off their panel on reimagining the modern wedding experience are (from left) Melanie Miller of By Melanie Miller; Aiesha Panton, creative director and founder of Pussbackfoot; Shikima Hinds, managing director of Events Concierge; and Kara-Ann Anderso
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Fresh off their panel on reimagining the modern wedding experience are (from left) Melanie Miller of By Melanie Miller; Aiesha Panton, creative director and founder of Pussbackfoot; Shikima Hinds, managing director of Events Concierge; and Kara-Ann Anderson, creative director and lead wedding planner of Petals & Promises.
Simone Raquel Williams, CEO and director of SimoneRaquelArt Ltd, arrives at the Art of Events in a bold red tailored suit with gold accents.
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Simone Raquel Williams, CEO and director of SimoneRaquelArt Ltd, arrives at the Art of Events in a bold red tailored suit with gold accents.
Elena Lynch (left) and Leisha Wong both of Elle Creative Ltd, step off stage and straight to a photo op with panel moderator and co-host Rushane ‘RushCam’ Campbell.
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Elena Lynch (left) and Leisha Wong both of Elle Creative Ltd, step off stage and straight to a photo op with panel moderator and co-host Rushane ‘RushCam’ Campbell.
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Blueprint Events staged the second edition of The Art of Events on Tuesday at the AC Hotel Kingston, bringing together event professionals, creatives, brands, and industry stakeholders under the theme ‘Designing Tomorrow, Inspiring Today’. Hosted by social media personality Rushane ‘RushCam’ Campbell and Kimberley Dunkley Watkins, the conference featured expert-led sessions spanning key areas of the industry, from foundational planning in Event 101 — The Event Planning Playbook, led by Elle Creative founders Elena Lynch and Leisha Wong, to the Power of Collaboration, featuring Kwesi Hopkinson, CEO and visionary of Scorch and Island E-Tickets, alongside industry experts PJ Wright, Simone Raquel Williams, Deane Shepherd, Fabeion Dennisor, and Nicole Hall-Noble. Something Extra has the social highlights.