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Published:Friday | October 6, 2023 | 12:07 AM
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Posing for the camera while rocking all-black and a statement clutch is Nashauna Lalah, general manager of the Honey Bun Foundation.
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Posing for the camera while rocking all-black and a statement clutch is Nashauna Lalah, general manager of the Honey Bun Foundation.
Celebrating a good time! From left: Courtney Campbell, president and president and chief executive officer of the VM Group; Natalie Bennett, chief executive officer (acting) of VM Pensions Management and Kamesha Blake, executive director of the Jamaica Man
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Celebrating a good time! From left: Courtney Campbell, president and president and chief executive officer of the VM Group; Natalie Bennett, chief executive officer (acting) of VM Pensions Management and Kamesha Blake, executive director of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
Familiar faces were spotted on this night of celebration. From left: Tanikie McClarthy Allen, senior director, public affairs and sustainability, J. Wray and Nephew Limited; Jean-Philippe Beyer, managing director of J. Wray & Nephew Limited; Mark Golding,
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Familiar faces were spotted on this night of celebration. From left: Tanikie McClarthy Allen, senior director, public affairs and sustainability, J. Wray and Nephew Limited; Jean-Philippe Beyer, managing director of J. Wray & Nephew Limited; Mark Golding, opposition leader with his wife, Sandra Golding; and Claudia Porges Beyer, wife of J. Wray & Nephew Limited Managing Director Jean-Philippe Beyer.
Posing in black and white are Neil Crooks (left) and Nicole Minotti.
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Posing in black and white are Neil Crooks (left) and Nicole Minotti.
Patrick Boyne (left), director of Versachem International and Dahlia Dwyer Hodelin of Jamaica Bauxite Mining, strikes a pose on the red carpet at the JMEA M&E Awards Gala.
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Patrick Boyne (left), director of Versachem International and Dahlia Dwyer Hodelin of Jamaica Bauxite Mining, strikes a pose on the red carpet at the JMEA M&E Awards Gala.
Richard Pandohie (centre), chief executive officer of Seprod, pose with Lisa Hanna (right), member of parliament for St Ann South Eastern and Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade.
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Richard Pandohie (centre), chief executive officer of Seprod, pose with Lisa Hanna (right), member of parliament for St Ann South Eastern and Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade.
In celebratory mode is CEO of Seprod and best-dressed male of the night, Richard Pandohie.
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In celebratory mode is CEO of Seprod and best-dressed male of the night, Richard Pandohie.
Walking the red carpet dressed in blue is Theresa Lindo, managing director of Pure National Limited.
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Walking the red carpet dressed in blue is Theresa Lindo, managing director of Pure National Limited.
Dressing on brand in the colour blue is Luz Tejada, Pepsi-Cola Jamaica’s commercial manager.
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Dressing on brand in the colour blue is Luz Tejada, Pepsi-Cola Jamaica’s commercial manager.
Making a statement in pink tulle is Dianne Ashton-Smith, Red Stripe’s head of corporate affairs.
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Making a statement in pink tulle is Dianne Ashton-Smith, Red Stripe’s head of corporate affairs.
Jacqueline Donaldson, vice-president, group corporate services, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, takes a moment to pose as she walked the red carpet.
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Jacqueline Donaldson, vice-president, group corporate services, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, takes a moment to pose as she walked the red carpet.
Michael McMorris (left), chairman, VM Group and Courtney Campbell, president and chief executive officer,were in attendance at the event.
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Michael McMorris (left), chairman, VM Group and Courtney Campbell, president and chief executive officer,were in attendance at the event.
It’s all smiles from the chief executive officer of National Rums of Jamaica and best-dressed female of the night, Martha Miller.
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It’s all smiles from the chief executive officer of National Rums of Jamaica and best-dressed female of the night, Martha Miller.
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The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) recently hosted its Manufacturers and Exporters (M&E) Awards Gala at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St Andrew. The celebration acknowledged the outstanding accomplishments of the nation’s distinguished manufacturers and exporters who have played a pivotal role in Jamaica’s economic growth. A total of 23 exceptional companies and outstanding individuals were recognised. Notably, J. Wray and Nephew received one of the night’s top honours, the Governor General Award for Exporter of the Year. Something Extra brings you the social highlights.