Lifestyle February 21 2026

Something Extra | Saturday

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  • Pairing up for a quick photo are Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon and Stacey Silvera, embracing the theme in Asian-inspired designs.

    Pairing up for a quick photo are Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon and Stacey Silvera, embracing the theme in Asian-inspired designs.

  • From left: Shifu Huang, CEO of Caribbean Solar Life; Yangsen Li, CEO of LCH Developments; business man Yucheng Tao; Culture Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange; and Ziping Chen, chairman of the Fujian Association of Jamaica, pause the festivities for a quic From left: Shifu Huang, CEO of Caribbean Solar Life; Yangsen Li, CEO of LCH Developments; business man Yucheng Tao; Culture Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange; and Ziping Chen, chairman of the Fujian Association of Jamaica, pause the festivities for a quick snap.
  • Bringing the flair in a look she copped from Fitz Clothing is Shantel Hill-Afonso, marketing manager at Sunshine Snacks. Bringing the flair in a look she copped from Fitz Clothing is Shantel Hill-Afonso, marketing manager at Sunshine Snacks.
  • Commanding attention in bold reds are Shanice Bailey (left) in Rhea Imani and Thara Johnson-Reid in Massimo Dutti. Commanding attention in bold reds are Shanice Bailey (left) in Rhea Imani and Thara Johnson-Reid in Massimo Dutti.
  • Sharon Hislop-Holt, manager of commercial development and marketing at MBJ Airports Limited, stuns on the red carpet, her sleek low bun finished with hairsticks. Sharon Hislop-Holt, manager of commercial development and marketing at MBJ Airports Limited, stuns on the red carpet, her sleek low bun finished with hairsticks.
  • Lyndsey McDonnough, co-managing director at Market Me Consulting, rocks the cutest all-black Staud dress with a standout Cult Gaia bag. Lyndsey McDonnough, co-managing director at Market Me Consulting, rocks the cutest all-black Staud dress with a standout Cult Gaia bag.
  • Chevaughne Miller, marketing and sales director at Caribbean Solar Life, swipes right on the perfect dress to complement her silhouette. Chevaughne Miller, marketing and sales director at Caribbean Solar Life, swipes right on the perfect dress to complement her silhouette.
  • Tom Tyler, co-chairman of Caribbean Producers Jamaica, has his ladylove Tiffany, principal of Swizz Beads, as his plus-one, capturing the moment inside the Mayberry cabana. Tom Tyler, co-chairman of Caribbean Producers Jamaica, has his ladylove Tiffany, principal of Swizz Beads, as his plus-one, capturing the moment inside the Mayberry cabana.
  • Carla Dear shares the lens with her husband, Ian Dear, founder, chairman, and CEO of Margaritaville Caribbean Group. Carla Dear shares the lens with her husband, Ian Dear, founder, chairman, and CEO of Margaritaville Caribbean Group.
  • Nicole Pandohie shares an exciting evening with her husband, Richard Pandohie, CEO and managing director of Seprod Group. Nicole Pandohie shares an exciting evening with her husband, Richard Pandohie, CEO and managing director of Seprod Group.
  • We can’t help, but stop and stare at Angelie Spencer, wearing a patterned floor-length kaftan paired with a wide-brim fedora. We can’t help, but stop and stare at Angelie Spencer, wearing a patterned floor-length kaftan paired with a wide-brim fedora.
  • Stopping by the Mayberry Cabana, comedian and recording artiste Nicole Arbour lights up the night in a bold red look Stopping by the Mayberry Cabana, comedian and recording artiste Nicole Arbour lights up the night in a bold red look

Beneath a canopy of red lanterns at The Pinnacle in Montego Bay, patrons gathered on Sunday for the Chinese Spring Festival as the Chinese community welcomed the Year of the Horse and marked 172 years of Chinese presence on the island. Festival chair Yangsen Li described the evening as a “homecoming”, reflecting on the journey of Chinese ancestors who arrived in 1854 and helped shape Jamaica’s cultural and commercial life. The celebration featured lion dances, martial arts, a horse processional by Chukka Caribbean Adventures and a performance by Tessanne Chin. Senior government officials and Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica Wang Jinfeng were also in attendance. Something Extra has the social highlights.