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Published:Monday | August 7, 2023 | 12:07 AM
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St Thomas Eastern Member of Parliament Dr Michelle Charles, colour blocking in green and pink, poses with her son, YouTuber and influencer, Chad Luchey.
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St Thomas Eastern Member of Parliament Dr Michelle Charles, colour blocking in green and pink, poses with her son, YouTuber and influencer, Chad Luchey.
United States Ambassador to Jamaica N. Nick Perry and wife, Joyce, added a splash of green to her square-neck black dress.
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United States Ambassador to Jamaica N. Nick Perry and wife, Joyce, added a splash of green to her square-neck black dress.
German Ambassador to Jamaica Jan Hendrik van Thiel was razor sharp in a classic suit. Gut gemacht, ambassador!
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German Ambassador to Jamaica Jan Hendrik van Thiel was razor sharp in a classic suit. Gut gemacht, ambassador!
Kenneth Benjamin (right), founder and chairman of the Guardsman Group of Companies, and the lovely Aloima Suarez.
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Kenneth Benjamin (right), founder and chairman of the Guardsman Group of Companies, and the lovely Aloima Suarez.
Dr Akshai Mansingh (left) and wife, Professor Gunjan Mansingh, joined the King’s House celebration.
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Dr Akshai Mansingh (left) and wife, Professor Gunjan Mansingh, joined the King’s House celebration.
Ambassador Dushyant Savadia (right), founder and chief executive officer, Amber Group, and wife, Ekaterina Savadia.
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Ambassador Dushyant Savadia (right), founder and chief executive officer, Amber Group, and wife, Ekaterina Savadia.
Richard Pandohie (left), chief executive officer, Seprod Group, and his wife, Nicole Maraj-Pandohie, director of the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen.
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Richard Pandohie (left), chief executive officer, Seprod Group, and his wife, Nicole Maraj-Pandohie, director of the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen.
Jean Lowrie-Chin (left), founder and executive chair of PRO Communications Limited, and husband, PROComm Director Hubert Chin, showed national pride with their accessories.
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Jean Lowrie-Chin (left), founder and executive chair of PRO Communications Limited, and husband, PROComm Director Hubert Chin, showed national pride with their accessories.
Mr Festival Eric Donaldson shows his national pride with a Rastafarian-coloured tam and scarf.
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Mr Festival Eric Donaldson shows his national pride with a Rastafarian-coloured tam and scarf.
Nadeen Matthews-Blair, chief executive officer, NCB Foundation, donned a green and gold accordion-patterned tie-dye dress.
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Nadeen Matthews-Blair, chief executive officer, NCB Foundation, donned a green and gold accordion-patterned tie-dye dress.
Brown goes well with navy and green, too, as the Mitchells,Tami Chin Mitchell, (right) and Wayne Mitchell show.
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Brown goes well with navy and green, too, as the Mitchells,Tami Chin Mitchell, (right) and Wayne Mitchell show.
Dr Sandra Swaby (left) and manager husband Garth Swaby.
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Dr Sandra Swaby (left) and manager husband Garth Swaby.
Professor Verene Shepherd didn’t just have the attention of those in the frame. She was crown-to-sole perfection.
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Professor Verene Shepherd didn’t just have the attention of those in the frame. She was crown-to-sole perfection.
Governor General of Jamaica Sir Patrick Allen raises a toast to his guests.
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Governor General of Jamaica Sir Patrick Allen raises a toast to his guests.
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The Governor-General Independence Reception kickstarted Jamaica 61 national celebrations in fine style. Guests, adorned in the hues of the island’s flag and their own personal touches, gathered at King’s House for the prestigious ‘Emancipendence’ opener. Something Extra brings you the highlights.