Lifestyle July 13 2026

Something Extra | Monday

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  • Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, puts a stylish spin on double denim, pairing an embellished jacket with matching jeans and comfortable low-top sneakers.

  • Indira Santokie-Fearon, HR manager at National Self-Serve Wholesale Limited, balances kiwi green and white wide-leg trousers with a coordinating green halter top.

  • Veronica Sewell-Morgan, principal of Charles Chin Loy Basic School, proudly showcases her patriotism in a sheer kaftan cover-up inspired by the colours of the Jamaican flag.

  • Howard Shearer (left), son of former prime minister Hugh Shearer, shares a warm greeting with Lenford Salmon, executive director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission.

  • Dr Kemisha Anderson, director of public assistance at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, dons an all-black outfit with a caged yoke neckline.

The spirit of Jamaica was on full display at the Jamaica Festival Song Presentation Show on Saturday as supporters, government officials and cultural stakeholders gathered at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre to cheer on the nine finalists competing for this year’s Festival Song title. 
Something Extra brings you the highlights.