Lifestyle January 27 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

Updated January 27 2026 1 min read

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  • Fresh off her recent Doctor of Letters honour, Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths (left) catches up with reggae songbird Etana.

    Fresh off her recent Doctor of Letters honour, Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths (left) catches up with reggae songbird Etana.

  • Kari Douglas, chief executive officer and qualifying director for Easton Douglas Consultants Ltd, opts for a cute look, pairing an olive-green midi dress with a tailored beige blazer. Kari Douglas, chief executive officer and qualifying director for Easton Douglas Consultants Ltd, opts for a cute look, pairing an olive-green midi dress with a tailored beige blazer.
  • Shelly-Ann Weeks, executive director of the HerFlow Foundation, swipes right on the perfect little black dress. Shelly-Ann Weeks, executive director of the HerFlow Foundation, swipes right on the perfect little black dress.
  • Joan McKenzie, educator and actress, nails this classic denim look. Joan McKenzie, educator and actress, nails this classic denim look.
  • Soaking up the evening’s launch are Frankie Campbell (centre), flanked by Peter Ashbourne (left) and Dorett Fielding. Soaking up the evening’s launch are Frankie Campbell (centre), flanked by Peter Ashbourne (left) and Dorett Fielding.
  • Above: Nickeria Smickle, founder and CEO of A-List Marketing, is all smiles. Above: Nickeria Smickle, founder and CEO of A-List Marketing, is all smiles.
  • Reigning Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Brithney Clarke flashes her signature smile. Reigning Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Brithney Clarke flashes her signature smile.
  • Right: Josef ‘Joe’ Bogdanovich, CEO of Downsound Entertainment, is definitely the life of the party. Right: Josef ‘Joe’ Bogdanovich, CEO of Downsound Entertainment, is definitely the life of the party.
  • Opposition senators Dr Maziki Thame and Allan Bernard pair up for a quick photo opportunity. Opposition senators Dr Maziki Thame and Allan Bernard pair up for a quick photo opportunity.
  • Briefly pausing her hosting duties for a quick photo is hostess with the ‘mostest’, Debbie Bissoon. Briefly pausing her hosting duties for a quick photo is hostess with the ‘mostest’, Debbie Bissoon.

With Reggae Month just around the corner, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport unveiled its line-up of activities for February at the official launch held last Wednesday at the J. Wray and Nephew Limited head office in New Kingston. The event also welcomed reggae artiste Etana, named the first official ‘Reggae Month Ambassador’. The countdown to Reggae Month is on, and Something Extra was there to capture all the social highlights.