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Above: Rosemarie Voordouw, associate counselling psychologist, brightens her monochrome maxi with a bold red clutch.
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Above: Rosemarie Voordouw, associate counselling psychologist, brightens her monochrome maxi with a bold red clutch.
Right: Rene Williams embodies effortless elegance for the cultural affair.
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Right: Rene Williams embodies effortless elegance for the cultural affair.
Michael Roofe, chairman of the Calabar Old Boys’ Association, and his wife, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, permanent secretary in the Ministry of National Security, strike a coordinated note in complementary shades of light red.
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Michael Roofe, chairman of the Calabar Old Boys’ Association, and his wife, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, permanent secretary in the Ministry of National Security, strike a coordinated note in complementary shades of light red.
Cultural activist Professor Dr Shirley J Thompson, composer, made her presence felt with a striking statement necklace.
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Cultural activist Professor Dr Shirley J Thompson, composer, made her presence felt with a striking statement necklace.
Marjorana Clarke, executive officer at the Ministry of Education, embraces florals, pairing her floral maxi with Rose Bridget sandals.
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Marjorana Clarke, executive officer at the Ministry of Education, embraces florals, pairing her floral maxi with Rose Bridget sandals.
Elizabeth Buchanan-Hind, executive director of the Rex Nettleford Foundation, is every bit the belle of the evening in Greta Constantine by Jamaican-Canadian design duo Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong.
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Elizabeth Buchanan-Hind, executive director of the Rex Nettleford Foundation, is every bit the belle of the evening in Greta Constantine by Jamaican-Canadian design duo Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong.
Celia Davidson Francis, specialist consultant at the Rex Nettleford Foundation, sharpens her look with pointed-toe leopard-print footwear.
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Celia Davidson Francis, specialist consultant at the Rex Nettleford Foundation, sharpens her look with pointed-toe leopard-print footwear.
Collie Richards keeps it relaxed in a striped shirt dress.
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Collie Richards keeps it relaxed in a striped shirt dress.
Minna Israel shares the frame with Brian Sang, general manager of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.
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Minna Israel shares the frame with Brian Sang, general manager of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.
Elizabeth Buchanan-Hind (left), executive director of the Rex Nettleford Foundation, joined Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams, her husband, Leo Williams (right), and daughter, Adisa Williams (second right), for the annual Rememberi
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Elizabeth Buchanan-Hind (left), executive director of the Rex Nettleford Foundation, joined Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams, her husband, Leo Williams (right), and daughter, Adisa Williams (second right), for the annual Remembering Rex celebration.
Dr Trudy-Ann Barrett, vice-principal for academic affairs at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, wears a vibrant shirt dress at the Rex Nettleford Foundation’s Remembering Rex celebration at the Little Theatre on Tuesday.
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Dr Trudy-Ann Barrett, vice-principal for academic affairs at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, wears a vibrant shirt dress at the Rex Nettleford Foundation’s Remembering Rex celebration at the Little Theatre on Tuesday.
Marcia Osborne, group HR and administration manager at the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League, arrived ready for an evening of refined entertainment.
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Marcia Osborne, group HR and administration manager at the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League, arrived ready for an evening of refined entertainment.
Justice Hilary Phillips proved that sometimes all you need is a statement clutch.
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Justice Hilary Phillips proved that sometimes all you need is a statement clutch.
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On Tuesday evening, the Rex Nettleford Foundation honoured the extraordinary legacy of Rex Nettleford with Remembering Rex at the Little Theatre. The tribute performance by the National Dance Theatre Company and the University Singers celebrated a life of scholarship, artistry and advocacy, while continuing his mission to cultivate leadership in culture, the arts, politics and trade unionism.

The evening also featured the presentation of the Rex Nettleford Distinguished Award to Principal Dancer and Ballet Mistress Kerry-Ann Henry, alongside several scholarships.

Something Extra brings you the highlights.