Lifestyle March 14 2026

Something Extra | Saturday

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  • Jaciane Ellis, marketing projects officer at National Commercial Bank, is our effortlessly stylish muse. Jaciane Ellis, marketing projects officer at National Commercial Bank, is our effortlessly stylish muse.
  • Enjoying a girls’ afternoon out are  Zoe Johnson (left) and her friend, Kaëla Kalisa. Enjoying a girls’ afternoon out are Zoe Johnson (left) and her friend, Kaëla Kalisa.
  • With a toast to a perfect festival crescendo, Gabrielle Hylton, marketing manager of the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival, is all smiles. With a toast to a perfect festival crescendo, Gabrielle Hylton, marketing manager of the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival, is all smiles.
  • Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green and his wife, Dr Kerida Green, soak up the brunch vibe. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green and his wife, Dr Kerida Green, soak up the brunch vibe.
  • Tina Hamilton (left), senior manager of True Pet Food, pairs up with Nicole Hall, senior manager, commercial marketing at CB Group Ltd, for a quick photo.
Tina Hamilton (left), senior manager of True Pet Food, pairs up with Nicole Hall, senior manager, commercial marketing at CB Group Ltd, for a quick photo.
  • Cheers all around as (from left) Paula Nesbeth Wright, CEO of Viniflex Jamaica Ltd; attorney-at-law Roxann C. Mars; and Dr Jhenelle Hew, strike a pose for the camera. Cheers all around as (from left) Paula Nesbeth Wright, CEO of Viniflex Jamaica Ltd; attorney-at-law Roxann C. Mars; and Dr Jhenelle Hew, strike a pose for the camera.
  • Sitting pretty is Lori Whyte, programme delivery officer at National Commercial Bank. Sitting pretty is Lori Whyte, programme delivery officer at National Commercial Bank.
  • left: Jahmilia Whitter, marketing projects officer, National Commercial Bank, stuns in an eye-catching maxi. left: Jahmilia Whitter, marketing projects officer, National Commercial Bank, stuns in an eye-catching maxi.
  • Brian Sang, general manager of The Jamaica Pegasus, pairs up with Minna Israel, special advisor to the vice chancellor on resource development at UWI, Mona, for a quick snapshot. Brian Sang, general manager of The Jamaica Pegasus, pairs up with Minna Israel, special advisor to the vice chancellor on resource development at UWI, Mona, for a quick snapshot.
  • Theola Bruce, manager, Sagicor Investments, soaks up the afternoon brunch. Theola Bruce, manager, Sagicor Investments, soaks up the afternoon brunch.

Toasting to a Boozy Brunch on Sunday, the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival wrapped up its 2026 edition, inviting guests to delight in delectable dishes by chefs Brian Lumley for Visa, Simon Levy of Roast Specialty Meats, Charissa Skyers of Pink Apron, and Lisa and Christopher Binns of Stush in the Bush. Set in the hills of St Andrew, attendees savoured both the flavours and the sweeping city views, fully embracing the brunch vibe. Something Extra has the second helping of highlights.