Wed | Jan 21, 2026

Sunday Social | Sugarcane Ball

Published:Sunday | February 23, 2025 | 7:34 PM
Michelle Bovell oozed confidence as she entered the foyer of the Round Hill Hotel and Villas dressed in a red dress for the ‘Old Havana’ theme at the annual Sugarcane Ball.
Michelle Bovell oozed confidence as she entered the foyer of the Round Hill Hotel and Villas dressed in a red dress for the ‘Old Havana’ theme at the annual Sugarcane Ball.

National Commercial Bank’s Audrey McIntosh (left), head of private banking, makes a statement in an emerald green tiered tulle dress, while Dr Karrian Hepburn Malcolm, head of wealth, added a touch of whimsy dressed in a floral New York and Company dres
National Commercial Bank’s Audrey McIntosh (left), head of private banking, makes a statement in an emerald green tiered tulle dress, while Dr Karrian Hepburn Malcolm, head of wealth, added a touch of whimsy dressed in a floral New York and Company dress.
Richard Burrowes (left), president of Rosehall Development, poses with Sareika Jamieson, who embraces the ‘Old Havana’ theme in a halter silk dress.
Richard Burrowes (left), president of Rosehall Development, poses with Sareika Jamieson, who embraces the ‘Old Havana’ theme in a halter silk dress.
Kerry-Ann Quallo Casserly, chairperson of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association Montego Bay Chapter, captured attention in this stunning Cinderella bodice, gold and black gown.
Kerry-Ann Quallo Casserly, chairperson of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association Montego Bay Chapter, captured attention in this stunning Cinderella bodice, gold and black gown.
 Coldwell Banker Global Luxury’s Nicola Delapenha exuded grace in a silver high-low gown as she poses alongside her husband, Stuart Delapenha.
 Coldwell Banker Global Luxury’s Nicola Delapenha exuded grace in a silver high-low gown as she poses alongside her husband, Stuart Delapenha.
Blue is Tatiana Answer’s colour. The chief executive officer of Hedged captured attention in a beautiful halter gown with a thigh-high slit.
Blue is Tatiana Answer’s colour. The chief executive officer of Hedged captured attention in a beautiful halter gown with a thigh-high slit.
Nadine Spence, Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce second vice president and Sixt Rent-A-Car’s managing director, dons a white ruffle dress.
Nadine Spence, Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce second vice president and Sixt Rent-A-Car’s managing director, dons a white ruffle dress.
All eyes were on Boo Randle, who is wearing a two-toned Saulee-designed gown.
All eyes were on Boo Randle, who is wearing a two-toned Saulee-designed gown.
The happiness was evident on Hanover Charities’ chair Katrin Casserly and hotelier Josef Forstmayr’s faces at the Hanover Charities annual Sugarcane Ball at Round Hill Hotel and Villas.
The happiness was evident on Hanover Charities’ chair Katrin Casserly and hotelier Josef Forstmayr’s faces at the Hanover Charities annual Sugarcane Ball at Round Hill Hotel and Villas.
Arielle Goren Goldstone (centre) poses for a sweet snap with sons Oliver Goldstone (left) and Julius Goldstone.
Arielle Goren Goldstone (centre) poses for a sweet snap with sons Oliver Goldstone (left) and Julius Goldstone.
Manuela Goren, president at Tikkun Jamaica and her husband James Goren, honorary consul at the Consulate of the Federative Republic of Brazil, pose for the camera, cigars in hand.
Manuela Goren, president at Tikkun Jamaica and her husband James Goren, honorary consul at the Consulate of the Federative Republic of Brazil, pose for the camera, cigars in hand.
Joan Lee (left), real estate agent at Jamaica Sotheby’s International Realty and Gail Moe surely turned heads at the annual Sugarcane Ball.
Joan Lee (left), real estate agent at Jamaica Sotheby’s International Realty and Gail Moe surely turned heads at the annual Sugarcane Ball.
Anetta Mahoney wears her own design, the Anetta Mahoney.
Anetta Mahoney wears her own design, the Anetta Mahoney.
Fashionable as ever, Paula Kerr-Jarrett Wegman did not disappoint wearing a red dress suited for the ‘Old Havana’ theme.
Fashionable as ever, Paula Kerr-Jarrett Wegman did not disappoint wearing a red dress suited for the ‘Old Havana’ theme.
Capturing the camera’s attention, fitness professional Rose Tavares-Finson stunned in a vibrant strapless high-low dress while posing with her husband, Senator Tom Tavares-Finson, president of the Senate.
Capturing the camera’s attention, fitness professional Rose Tavares-Finson stunned in a vibrant strapless high-low dress while posing with her husband, Senator Tom Tavares-Finson, president of the Senate.
All dressed up is Lyn Aust, co-chair of the Sugarcane Ball, wearing a Terry John Old Havana-themed dress
All dressed up is Lyn Aust, co-chair of the Sugarcane Ball, wearing a Terry John Old Havana-themed dress
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith matched husband, Jason Smith, in white.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith matched husband, Jason Smith, in white.
Julianna Ford stole the spotlight in a Zimmermann Wonderland ruffle dress.
Julianna Ford stole the spotlight in a Zimmermann Wonderland ruffle dress.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

Last weekend, the 2025 Hanover Charities Sugarcane Ball transformed Hanover's fabulous Round Hill Hotel into an enchanting 'Old Havana' escape.

 

Sold out and bursting with energy, this landmark 68th-anniversary celebration truly epitomised the crème de la crème in charity events. Hundreds of supporters turned out in dazzling ensembles. Women arrived in the season's most fashionable pieces while the men kept pace with impeccable style.

 

Together, they lit up the night, proving once again that the Sugarcane Ball is the ultimate one-night charity event that fuses glamour, generosity, and a spirit of timeless celebration.