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Nikki Russell (left) gave her mother, Sonia McKenzie, a birthday and post-Mothers’ Day gift to see her favourite artiste live.
Nathaniel Stewart
Nikki Russell (left) gave her mother, Sonia McKenzie, a birthday and post-Mothers’ Day gift to see her favourite artiste live.
Pershard Williams, chief executive officer of Blaize Petroleum, and his wife, Angela, manager, Blaize Petroleum, matched in breezy whites.
Nathaniel Stewart
Pershard Williams, chief executive officer of Blaize Petroleum, and his wife, Angela, manager, Blaize Petroleum, matched in breezy whites.
Paul Issa (centre), chairman, Issa Trust Foundation, with children Gideon (left) and Abra.
Nathaniel Stewart
Paul Issa (centre), chairman, Issa Trust Foundation, with children Gideon (left) and Abra.
Voice Box founder Tessanne Chin (centre) with Kanna Coore (left) and Danielle Savory.
Nathaniel Stewart
Voice Box founder Tessanne Chin (centre) with Kanna Coore (left) and Danielle Savory.
Hosts for the evening – The Mitchells – Tami Chin (left) and Wayne Marshall, wow backstage, Tami in an off-the-shoulder patterned gown and Wayne in a three-piece suit.
Nathaniel Stewart
Hosts for the evening – The Mitchells – Tami Chin (left) and Wayne Marshall, wow backstage, Tami in an off-the-shoulder patterned gown and Wayne in a three-piece suit.
Dr Ana Malabia (left) and Dr Daniela Gonzalez, veterinarians at Dolphins Cove, were off the clock and having fun, ditching their wetsuits for chic resort wear.
Nathaniel Stewart
Dr Ana Malabia (left) and Dr Daniela Gonzalez, veterinarians at Dolphins Cove, were off the clock and having fun, ditching their wetsuits for chic resort wear.
Reggae and dancehall superstar Orville ‘Shaggy’ Burrell (right) poses with Magnolia Vanegas, Pepsi Cola Jamaica’s field marketing manager, who showed her island pride in a Jamaican flag-coloured maxi.
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Reggae and dancehall superstar Orville ‘Shaggy’ Burrell (right) poses with Magnolia Vanegas, Pepsi Cola Jamaica’s field marketing manager, who showed her island pride in a Jamaican flag-coloured maxi.
Member of Parliament for St Mary Western Robert Montague (left) and Kadian Bullock smile for the camera.
Nathaniel Stewart
Member of Parliament for St Mary Western Robert Montague (left) and Kadian Bullock smile for the camera.
Reggae superstar Maxi Priest (left) greets Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness backstage at the Issa Trust Foundation For the Children benefit concert. A relaxed Holness paired his denim-on-denim look with Clarks.
Nathaniel Stewart
Reggae superstar Maxi Priest (left) greets Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness backstage at the Issa Trust Foundation For the Children benefit concert. A relaxed Holness paired his denim-on-denim look with Clarks.
Sprint legend Usain Bolt showed his support at For the Children.
Nathaniel Stewart
Sprint legend Usain Bolt showed his support at For the Children.
Inset: Julian Dixon, chief executive officer, Jamaica Sotheby’s International Realty, pairs a white halter midi with trending mesh ballet flats.
Nathaniel Stewart
Inset: Julian Dixon, chief executive officer, Jamaica Sotheby’s International Realty, pairs a white halter midi with trending mesh ballet flats.
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On Saturday, Couples Sans Souci in St Ann came alive with the For the Children charity event, hosted by the Issa Trust Foundation. With performances from reggae and dancehall superstar Shaggy and soulful songbird Lila Iké, the star-studded affair drew a dazzling crowd in support of a great cause – raising funds for the construction of the Mary Issa Paediatric and Adolescent Health Centre in Richmond, St Ann. Something Extra brings you the highlights.