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Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM
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The world's fastest man was a big hit this year in Trinidad as he attended fête after fête for the carnival season. Fully decked out in his tribe costume, the superstar athlete paused for a minute to acknowledge our lens.
Adopted Jamaican but Trini by birth, Christine Nanton flashed her pearly whites our way when we caught up with her on the road march last week. Photos by Sleek
Hundreds of patrons flocked the streets of New Kingston yesterday in support of the Kingston City Run-and-Half Marathon, including new running club, Sonic Steppers. After the 5.64K race, club members Kurt Gordon (right) and Martina Chriatian were presented with the Top Male and Top Female runners' trophies. - Photo by Craig Harley
John and Aida Issa welcome HRH Prince Edward to their home last Monday, where he and HRH Countess Sophie enjoyed an intimate private dinner. The Earl and Countess of Wessex were on the island in support of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Programme. - Photos by Colin Hamilton/freelance photographer
HRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex dance with members of the Cari-Folk Singers at dinner at the home of John and Aida Issa.
The charmingly fab Theresa Roberts (right), Jamaica-born British socialite and Tryall habitué who has the largest international collection of Jamaican art, was caught in a tête-à-tête with British Prime Minister David Cameron (centre) and the celebrated designer Christopher Childs at a reception recently.
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The carnival highlights are still pouring in from Trinidad as soca lovers remain on a high from the fêtes over in the twin-island republic, and #teamblue has embarked on a new expedition, so follow the #roadtocarnival journey. Also, the Earl and Countess of Wessex were fêted by the Issas, and we have those moments. Runners came out in full force in support of the Kingston City Run 5K-and-half marathon yesterday. Take a look at today's EXTRA scenes!