Lifestyle September 19 2026

Something Extra | Saturday

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  • Veta Ann Patten of Veta Designs LLC pairs up with O’Brian Heron, president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, for a quick snap.

    Veta Ann Patten of Veta Designs LLC pairs up with O’Brian Heron, president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, for a quick snap.

  • Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International, and Tova Hamilton, minister of state in the Ministry of Tourism, pause for a photo. Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International, and Tova Hamilton, minister of state in the Ministry of Tourism, pause for a photo.
  • Shanae Warburton (left) and Shakarita Porter make an entrance in eye-catching looks from The Clothing Finery. Shanae Warburton (left) and Shakarita Porter make an entrance in eye-catching looks from The Clothing Finery.
  • Sandals Dunn’s River General Manager Kevin Clarke (left) and Director of Sales, Groups and Conventions Carnel Smith soak up the good vibes. Sandals Dunn’s River General Manager Kevin Clarke (left) and Director of Sales, Groups and Conventions Carnel Smith soak up the good vibes.
  • Tiana Edwards of Atlanta is all smiles in Cult Gaia at JAPEX’s closing party. Tiana Edwards of Atlanta is all smiles in Cult Gaia at JAPEX’s closing party.
  • Rachel McLarty, Sandals Resorts International’s corporate director of communications and public relations, proves yellow is definitely her colour. Rachel McLarty, Sandals Resorts International’s corporate director of communications and public relations, proves yellow is definitely her colour.
  • Natalie Chung, project manager at CGR Communications Ltd, lets her vibrant prints do the talking Natalie Chung, project manager at CGR Communications Ltd, lets her vibrant prints do the talking
  • Marsha-Ann Donaldson, corporate director of weddings and romance at Sandals Resorts International, makes her rounds in a striking multi-coloured number. Marsha-Ann Donaldson, corporate director of weddings and romance at Sandals Resorts International, makes her rounds in a striking multi-coloured number.

If Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2026 was all business by day, its closing party at Sandals Dunn’s River in St Ann was pure Jamaican pleasure by night. The resort pulled out the stops for a fitting finale to the island’s premier tourism tradeshow, with entertainment, tempting food stations and a festive atmosphere that kept delegates mixing and mingling well after the meetings ended. Sandals Resorts International executive chairman Adam Stewart made the rounds, warmly welcoming guests, while newly installed Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association president O’Brian Heron showed he certainly understood the assignment. Here are the social highlights from Wednesday night.