Lifestyle February 16 2026

Something Extra | Monday

Updated February 16 2026 1 min read

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  • Senator Abka Fitz-Henley dons a purple suit from Spokes Apparel as he pauses for a snap with Nicole Ebanks, advisor in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. Ebanks is wearing a black and white tuxedo dress from Ignite Boutique. Senator Abka Fitz-Henley dons a purple suit from Spokes Apparel as he pauses for a snap with Nicole Ebanks, advisor in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. Ebanks is wearing a black and white tuxedo dress from Ignite Boutique.
  • Dapper in this three-piece suit from Statement Pieces by Chris is Floyd Green, minister of agriculture, fisheries, and mining and member of parliament for St Elizabeth South Western. Dapper in this three-piece suit from Statement Pieces by Chris is Floyd Green, minister of agriculture, fisheries, and mining and member of parliament for St Elizabeth South Western.
  • In complementary red, Dr Dayton Campbell, member of parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, suits up for the occasion in a MaxBrown International original, while Shaydia Sirjue, stuns in a Missacc dress and matching fascinator.  In complementary red, Dr Dayton Campbell, member of parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, suits up for the occasion in a MaxBrown International original, while Shaydia Sirjue, stuns in a Missacc dress and matching fascinator.
  • Member of Parliament for St Elizabeth North Eastern Zuleika Jess is positively pretty in her pink dress with a fascinator to match. Member of Parliament for St Elizabeth North Eastern Zuleika Jess is positively pretty in her pink dress with a fascinator to match.
  • They might be on opposing sides, but they bear the same last name. Member of Parliament for St Catherine North Western Damion Crawford is all smiles alongside Member of Parliament for Manchester Central Rhoda Moy Crawford. They might be on opposing sides, but they bear the same last name. Member of Parliament for St Catherine North Western Damion Crawford is all smiles alongside Member of Parliament for Manchester Central Rhoda Moy Crawford.
  • Walking the red carpet in a baby-blue suit is former councillor Kari Douglas, who is also a real estate dealer, valuation surveyor, and chief executive officer of Easton Douglas Consultants Limited. Walking the red carpet in a baby-blue suit is former councillor Kari Douglas, who is also a real estate dealer, valuation surveyor, and chief executive officer of Easton Douglas Consultants Limited.
  • Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, member of parliament for St Catherine Central and minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, brings her vibrant fashion sense to the opening of Parliament. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, member of parliament for St Catherine Central and minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, brings her vibrant fashion sense to the opening of Parliament.
  • President of the Senate Tom Tavares-Finson (right) is joined at the opening of Parliament by his lovely wife, Rose. President of the Senate Tom Tavares-Finson (right) is joined at the opening of Parliament by his lovely wife, Rose.
  • Alando Terrelonge, minister of state in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and member of parliament for St Catherine East Central, pauses for a photo-op in his coffee-coloured suit from Hugo Boss. Alando Terrelonge, minister of state in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and member of parliament for St Catherine East Central, pauses for a photo-op in his coffee-coloured suit from Hugo Boss.
  • Making a style statement in prints for the occasion is Natalie Neita Garvey, member of parliament for St Catherine East Central. Making a style statement in prints for the occasion is Natalie Neita Garvey, member of parliament for St Catherine East Central.
  • Senator Sherene Golding Campbell is poised in an elegant green midi dress from EtAl. Senator Sherene Golding Campbell is poised in an elegant green midi dress from EtAl.
  • Stunningly suited in lilac is Member of Parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell. Stunningly suited in lilac is Member of Parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell.
  • Dressed in black, Krystal Lee, minister of state in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and member of parliament for St Ann North Western, strikes a pose for the camera. Dressed in black, Krystal Lee, minister of state in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and member of parliament for St Ann North Western, strikes a pose for the camera.

On Thursday, dignitaries, senators, parliamentarians from both the Government and Opposition and their supporters convened at George William Gordon House for the ceremonial opening of Parliament.

While the official programme unfolded inside, Something Extra focused on the style statements unfolding outside. From tailored suits to bold accessories and confident colour choices, we were on the ground capturing the fashion moments that drew attention on the walk to Gordon House.

EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this story misidentified Shaydia Sirjue. We regret the error.