Fri | Nov 22, 2024

Something Extra | Friday

Published:Friday | November 22, 2024 | 12:10 AM
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Head of Leep Marketing Tanya Lee Perkins captivates in emerald green.
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Head of Leep Marketing Tanya Lee Perkins captivates in emerald green.
President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Christopher Samuda (centre), is joined by Heidi Lalor (left), vice president of the Equestrian Federation of Jamaica, and Nichole Case, treasurer of the JOA.
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President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Christopher Samuda (centre), is joined by Heidi Lalor (left), vice president of the Equestrian Federation of Jamaica, and Nichole Case, treasurer of the JOA.
Red Stripe’s head of corporate affairs, Dianne Ashton-Smith, stuns in a lime-green dress adorned with intricate beadwork and shimmering fringe. She pairs the dress with a sparkling clutch, green pumps, bold glasses and statement earrings.
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Red Stripe’s head of corporate affairs, Dianne Ashton-Smith, stuns in a lime-green dress adorned with intricate beadwork and shimmering fringe. She pairs the dress with a sparkling clutch, green pumps, bold glasses and statement earrings.
Olympic triple jump silver medallist Shaneka Ricketts (second right) is the rose among her fellow track and field Olympic medallists (from left): discus gold medallist Roje Stona; 100m silver medallist Kishane Thompson; and shot put bronze medallist Rajind
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Olympic triple jump silver medallist Shaneka Ricketts (second right) is the rose among her fellow track and field Olympic medallists (from left): discus gold medallist Roje Stona; 100m silver medallist Kishane Thompson; and shot put bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell, before entering the dining hall at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel.
Olympian Christine Day dons a black gown adorned with pearl embellishments from Dashing New Kingston.
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Olympian Christine Day dons a black gown adorned with pearl embellishments from Dashing New Kingston.
Joseth Brown, sales manager at Marathon Insurance Brokers Limited, is island chic in a floral maxi dress. Thrilled to support Jamaica’s athletes, she played a key role in supporting them throughout the Olympic season.
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Joseth Brown, sales manager at Marathon Insurance Brokers Limited, is island chic in a floral maxi dress. Thrilled to support Jamaica’s athletes, she played a key role in supporting them throughout the Olympic season.
Olympian Kaliese Carter turns heads at the Olympic Salute event in a white tulle gown from Dashing New Kingston.
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Olympian Kaliese Carter turns heads at the Olympic Salute event in a white tulle gown from Dashing New Kingston.
Krysan Burger exudes sophistication in a black sequinned dress.
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Krysan Burger exudes sophistication in a black sequinned dress.
Olympic Spirit awardee, the World under-20 triple jump record-holder, Jaydon Hibbert, chose a velvet tuxedo jacket paired with plaid pants.
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Olympic Spirit awardee, the World under-20 triple jump record-holder, Jaydon Hibbert, chose a velvet tuxedo jacket paired with plaid pants.
Long jumper and Olympic silver medallist Wayne Pinnock commands attention in a beige three-piece suit.
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Long jumper and Olympic silver medallist Wayne Pinnock commands attention in a beige three-piece suit.
Hurdler and men’s 110m hurdles bronze medallist Rasheed Broadbell shows his national pride in an all-black Max Brown suit accented with a touch of gold.
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Hurdler and men’s 110m hurdles bronze medallist Rasheed Broadbell shows his national pride in an all-black Max Brown suit accented with a touch of gold.
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With the curtains drawn on the 2024 Olympic Games and nations embracing the return of their athletic ambassadors, Jamaica follows suit, upholding this cherished tradition. In partnership with Red Stripe, the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) hosted a celebratory event dubbed ‘Olympic Salute: Beyond the Podium to the Stars’. Held on Saturday at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, the elegant black-tie dinner and awards ceremony saw athletes trading their tracksuits for formal attire. The evening was filled with resounding applause as the outstanding athletes were honoured. Something Extra brings you the highlights.