Lifestyle December 29 2025

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Updated December 29 2025 1 min read

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  • Fae Ellington and Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis pose backstage during Christmas Comedy Cook-Up, where Ellington presented a citation to Ellis for his contribution to Jamaican stand-up comedy.

    Fae Ellington and Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis pose backstage during Christmas Comedy Cook-Up, where Ellington presented a citation to Ellis for his contribution to Jamaican stand-up comedy.
  • Life coach Nickeisha Powe paired a Fashion Nova jumper with a statement Zephiniah clutch. Life coach Nickeisha Powe paired a Fashion Nova jumper with a statement Zephiniah clutch.
  • Dr Sharon Wiles, United Nations Peace ambassador, took a break from her charity work out west to celebrate her birthday at Christmas Comedy Cook-Up held on Boxing Day at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Dr Sharon Wiles, United Nations Peace ambassador, took a break from her charity work out west to celebrate her birthday at Christmas Comedy Cook-Up held on Boxing Day at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.
  • Sisters Macenie St John (left) and Betty Hamilton (right) treated mom Shandia Hamilton to an evening of laughter. Sisters Macenie St John (left) and Betty Hamilton (right) treated mom Shandia Hamilton to an evening of laughter.
  • Singer and creative Kimanda Cunningham dons Zara pants, with a Topshop top and woven purse. Singer and creative Kimanda Cunningham dons Zara pants, with a Topshop top and woven purse.
  • Alton ‘Fancy Cat’ Hardware (left) and Sheranda Ferril pose for our camera backstage. Alton ‘Fancy Cat’ Hardware (left) and Sheranda Ferril pose for our camera backstage.
  • Tishauna Mullings, chief social innovator, NexxStepp, wears a white midi halter with a gold cuff bracelette and clear sandals. Tishauna Mullings, chief social innovator, NexxStepp, wears a white midi halter with a gold cuff bracelette and clear sandals.
  • Marcia Osborne, group HRD and administration manager, Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League, chose a festive red blazer dress with cape sleeves. Marcia Osborne, group HRD and administration manager, Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League, chose a festive red blazer dress with cape sleeves.
  • Kathy ‘Tan Deh Deh’ Grant poses for the camera in a white suit, a tan fedora, and a matching camisole and statement specs. Kathy ‘Tan Deh Deh’ Grant poses for the camera in a white suit, a tan fedora, and a matching camisole and statement specs.
  • Tena Wilson-Davis, accountant, chose a white jumpsuit paired with red and gold accessories. Tena Wilson-Davis, accountant, chose a white jumpsuit paired with red and gold accessories.

Laughter took centre stage at the annual Christmas Comedy Cook-up on Boxing Day, as the ballroom of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel filled with patrons eager for jokes, jabs and much-needed relief after a challenging year. Now in its 22nd staging, the show delivered a mix of sharp stand-up, crowd interaction and give-aways, while also supporting Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. Something Extra brings you the highlights.

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