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Patterns and prints are the order of the day for Chief Justice of Jamaica Bryan Sykes and his wife, Dr Annette Crawford-Sykes.
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Patterns and prints are the order of the day for Chief Justice of Jamaica Bryan Sykes and his wife, Dr Annette Crawford-Sykes.
Celebrating her 75th birthday on Independence day is the jovial Georgia Byles.
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Celebrating her 75th birthday on Independence day is the jovial Georgia Byles.
As a true ‘Gala girlie’, Simone Clarke, communications specialist and CEO of SimSpeak Communication, reps a black and gold custom fit by fashion designer Lucien Harrison.
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As a true ‘Gala girlie’, Simone Clarke, communications specialist and CEO of SimSpeak Communication, reps a black and gold custom fit by fashion designer Lucien Harrison.
Matching in black and yellow are Opposition Leader Mark Golding and his beautiful wife, Sandra. Photos by Antoine Lodge/photographer
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Matching in black and yellow are Opposition Leader Mark Golding and his beautiful wife, Sandra. Photos by Antoine Lodge/photographer
Lady Patricia Allen is all dressed up in yellow, smiling happily as she makes her way to her seat.
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Lady Patricia Allen is all dressed up in yellow, smiling happily as she makes her way to her seat.
Minister of Education Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon radiates excitement as she steps out in her black, green, and touch-of-gold jumpsuit, locally made by Rosie Malcolm.
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Minister of Education Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon radiates excitement as she steps out in her black, green, and touch-of-gold jumpsuit, locally made by Rosie Malcolm.
This Tamia Carey off-the-shoulder jumpsuit, complete with matching accessories, is the perfect match for Joy Roberts, executive director at Jamaica Vacations Ltd.
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This Tamia Carey off-the-shoulder jumpsuit, complete with matching accessories, is the perfect match for Joy Roberts, executive director at Jamaica Vacations Ltd.
Juliet Holness, speaker of the House of Representatives, adds a bit of charm to this yellow dress with the whimsical touch of a pineapple-shaped bag.
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Juliet Holness, speaker of the House of Representatives, adds a bit of charm to this yellow dress with the whimsical touch of a pineapple-shaped bag.
Nicky-Ann Marshall, accountant at the Ministry of National Security, makes this white maxi dress uniquely her own by sewing vibrant African patterns along the sides.
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Nicky-Ann Marshall, accountant at the Ministry of National Security, makes this white maxi dress uniquely her own by sewing vibrant African patterns along the sides.
Attending their first Grand Gala are Talitha Thomas (right), project consultant at the Ministry of National Security, and her grandma, Rosemarie Cornish.
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Attending their first Grand Gala are Talitha Thomas (right), project consultant at the Ministry of National Security, and her grandma, Rosemarie Cornish.
All eyes were on Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman, chief of defence staff for the Jamaica Defence Force, who stands poised in a look from S.A.M.J.S Collections in Constant Spring.
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All eyes were on Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman, chief of defence staff for the Jamaica Defence Force, who stands poised in a look from S.A.M.J.S Collections in Constant Spring.
In true Jamaican spirit, Miss St Catherine Festival Queen Afiya Birch-Gentles went custom, adding vibrant touches of the Jamaica flag to her maxi skirt.
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In true Jamaican spirit, Miss St Catherine Festival Queen Afiya Birch-Gentles went custom, adding vibrant touches of the Jamaica flag to her maxi skirt.
Newly crowned Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Brithney Clarke swipes right on a custom look by Lucien Harrison.
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Newly crowned Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Brithney Clarke swipes right on a custom look by Lucien Harrison.
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness happily waves to the crowd during the ceremonial arrival.
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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness happily waves to the crowd during the ceremonial arrival.
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Jamaica’s 63rd Independence celebrations took over the National Stadium on Wednesday afternoon for the vibrant annual Grand Gala. Decked out in black, green, and gold, Jamaicans of all ages poured into the venue, united by the joy and pride of their heritage. Our Something Extra lens was there to highlight some of the standout styles and moments that perfectly captured the spirit of the day.